Risk Assessment Water Skiing & Wakeboarding March 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 |
User Staff Public |
CBW Covid 19 policy – Activity not permitted
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Review if changes to Government policy |
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1x5=5 |
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Boat ride out |
Falling out of boat |
User Staff |
Remain seated at all times Hold on |
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1x5=5 |
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Injury from boat and/or engine when putting water skier in the water/ recovering water skier |
Bruising Cuts |
User |
Switch off engine when putting water skier in the water/picking up Use a lookout Operate in calm seas only |
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1x1=1 |
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Bruising and strains |
Novice water skier/ wake boarder Incorrect body positioning |
User |
Brief participants in correct body positioning and to let go of the rope if uncomfortable Wear wetsuit, impact vest Helmet on request or instructor’s discretion |
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3x3=9 |
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Choking |
Falling forward leading to large intake of water |
User |
Brief participants to keep mouth shut and breathe through nose |
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3x2=6 |
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Other boats in the area |
Water skier being run over by other boats |
User |
Position CBW boat between water skier and any other vessels Operate away from other vessels as far as reasonably possible |
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3x3=9 |
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Entanglement |
Water skier entangled in rope when being recovered |
User |
Use a lookout to ensure water skier does not become entangled in rope Powerboat driver with appropriate training |
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2x2=4 |
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Drowning |
Head injury Lack of confidence Poor swimming ability |
User Staff |
First aid training Safety boat If secondary drowning suspected access A+E |
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2x5=10 |
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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 teams to be informed of any issues Users to any medication be needed during the session e.g. asthma inhaler |
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1x5=5 |
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Climatic reaction |
Sunburn Heat stroke Hypothermia Hyperthermia Dehydration |
User Staff |
Briefing participants /staff on the need for skin protection, appropriate hydration, and reducing exposure Safety boat to carry spare warm clothing and drinks. |
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2x3=6 |
