| Hazards | Probable injury or Reason | Person at risk | Current control measures | Action needed | Actioned by/date | Probability x severity = impact |
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Covid 19 |
Risk of infection | User
Staff Public |
Refer to CBW policy. | Review changes Government / NHS advice. |
1 x 5 = 5
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Slips, trips and falls |
Cuts and bruises
Chains, ropes, steps, slipways, stones, seaweed |
User
Staff Public |
Briefing
Help to handle board. Suitable footwear Students under staff supervision |
2×2=4
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| Injury lifting, carrying, dropping or falling from board | Improper technique
Lack of instruction Back muscle injury Damage to feet Knee paddling in water depth <1m/3ft |
User
Staff Public |
Brief lifting technique.
Carry in pairs if necessary Staffed prepared for session. |
2×2=4
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| Members of the public | Getting in the way whilst carrying the board.
Consideration for other beach and water users |
User
Staff Public |
Try and be wary of public
Good group management. Sessions delivered away from busy areas |
4×1=4 |
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Change in/adverse weather conditions
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Loss of confidence
Inability to paddle and control board Blown onto rocks |
User
Staff |
Dynamic assessment of weather conditions, cancel or postpone if risk considered unmanageable.
Brief customers on activity area Appropriate clothing for conditions Safety boat on station.
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2×3=6 |
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Collisions |
Boats
Other water users and paddle boarders Rocks |
User
Staff Public |
Briefing ref other water users.
Group management. Teach 2m spacing from one another/other water users. Helmets on request or instructor’s discretion |
2×2=4 |
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| Separation from instructor/ equipment | Loss of confidence
Bad weather |
User | Ensure good group management
Teaching ratio 6:1 maximum. Use of leashes when on water Stay in CBW operating area |
2×1=2 |
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| Entanglement | Leg leash/moorings/anchors/anglers/ swimmers | User
Staff |
Keep group from moorings/busy areas/boat channels/bathing areas |
1×4=4 |
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Illness |
Any pre-existing illness or injury that could cause problems | User
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Pre-session forms
Safety boat / instructor to be informed User / instructor to take medication during session e.g. inhaler |
1×5=5 |
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Drowning |
Head injury
Lack of confidence Poor swimming ability |
User
Staff |
PFD for under 18 and at instructor’s discretion
Wear leash on the water Check waiver forms At risk students employ smaller ratios and PFD Instructor’s close attention at all times If secondary drowning suspected access A+E |
2×5=10 | ||
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Waves and boat wake |
Falling, impact with equipment, shallow water | User
Staff Other water users |
Safety boat / Instructor vigilance
Shallow water paddling – go to knees No breaking waves and <2ft swell 360° awareness |
4×2=8 |
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| Equipment failure | Splinters, cuts, bruises, separation from equipment | User
Staff |
Daily equipment check. |
1×1=1 |
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| Climatic reaction | Sunburn
Heat stroke Hypothermia Hyperthermia Dehydration |
User
Staff |
Briefing for skin protection, hydration, and /or reducing exposure time. |
2×3=6 |