Hazards Probable injury or Reason Person at risk Current control measures Action required Actioned by/date Probability x severity = impact
 

Covid 19

Infection spread, risk of illness / death Staff

Customer

Public

 

Refer to CBW policy.

 

Review changes to Government / NHS advice    

1×5=5

 

Slips, trips and falls

Cuts and bruises

Chains, mooring lines, ropes.

Customer

Instructor

 

Good briefing

Suitable footwear.

Students under staff supervision

     

2×2=4

 

             
 

Collisions

 

Cuts/bruises

Customer

Instructor

Public

Instructor in boat at all times.

All onboard maintaining look out.

     

1×5=5

 

Illness

 

Any pre-existing illness or injury.

Customer

 

Pre-session forms to be checked by instructor.

Customers to take any medication that may be needed during the session e.g. asthma inhaler

     

1×5=5

 

Man overboard

 

Falling overboard

Customer

Instructor

 

Advice and instruction to keep a hold when moving around the boat.

Brief MOB procedures.

     

2×2=4

 

Climatic reaction

Sunburn

Heat stroke

Hypothermia

Hyperthermia

Dehydration

Customer

Instructor

 

Briefing participants /staff on the need for skin protection, appropriate hydration, and reducing exposure

Carry spare warm clothing and water

     

 

2×3=6

 

Drowning

Head injury

Poor swimming ability

Failed lifejacket.

Customer

Instructor

 

 

Instructors to ensure competency for conditions and craft

Tested Lifejacket to be worn.

If secondary drowning suspected access A+E

     

 

1×5=5

 

Trapped fingers

Injury coming alongside

Using winches

Customer

Instructor

 

Briefing of hazard.      

2×2=4

 

Boom

Cuts, bruises, concussion

Serious head injury

 

Customer

Instructor

 

Briefing

Reef sails in stronger wind.

Good notice prior to tacking / gybing.

 

     

 

1×5=5

 

Fire

 

Serious injury

 

Customer

Instructor

 

Fire extinguisher carried in safety pack

Marine VHF Radio carried to request assistance

No smoking

Refueling ashore only

     

1×5=5