Hazards | Probable injury or Reason | Person at risk | Current control measures | Action required | Actioned by/date | Probability x severity = impact |
Moving machinery parts / electric winch | Cuts/burns
Severe injury |
Staff
Public |
Staff only to operate quad
All staff briefed pre-season by Centre Manager Feet/hands to be kept clear of any moving parts No passengers |
2×4=8 |
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Moving vehicle, collision | Crush
Cuts Severe injury |
Staff
Public |
Staff to be aware of surroundings and use appropriate speed
Staff to ensure all round visibility when maneuvering |
2×4=8 |
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Re-fueling | Fire
Burns Environmental hazard |
Staff
Public |
Fire extinguisher on hand when refueling
No smoking Spill kit |
1×3=3 |
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Overturning/falling off quad | Cuts, bruises, broken bones
Death |
Staff | Staff all briefed on risks
Staff to exercise caution operating on steep gradient, esp. of slipway edges. Safe speed for operation |
1×5=5 |
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Towing | Trapped fingers
Impact from towed boat Broken bones |
Staff
Public |
Adequate marshalling |
2×4=8 |
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Swamping by seawater | Damage to quad and further hazards to user | Staff | Quad to be kept clear of water |
2×2=4 |
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Young driver | Crush, Cuts
Severe injury |
Staff
Public |
No member of staff / volunteer under 16. | 2×4=8 |