Risk Assessment Quad bike - February 2021
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Hazards |
Probable injury or Reason |
Person at risk |
Current control measures |
Action required |
Actioned by/date |
Probability x severity = impact |
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Covid 19 |
Infection spread, risk of illness / death |
Staff |
Hygiene clean before use. |
Review if changes to Welsh Government policy |
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1x5 =5 |
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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 |
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2x4=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 |
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2x4=8 |
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Re-fueling |
Fire Burns Environmental hazard |
Staff Public |
Fire extinguisher on hand when refueling No smoking Spill kit |
Eye protection to be worn |
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1x3=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 |
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1x5=5 |
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Towing |
Trapped fingers Impact from towed boat Broken bones |
Staff Public |
Adequate marshalling |
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2x4=8 |
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Swamping by seawater |
Damage to quad and further hazards to user |
Staff |
Quad to be kept clear of water |
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2x2=4 |
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Young driver |
Crush, Cuts Severe injury |
Staff Public |
No member of staff / volunteer under 16. |
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2x4=8 |
