Bounceroos Bouncy Castles
Bounceroos bouncy castles
Company/ Client:Event Address:
Post Code:
Completed by: / C Parker
Signed:
Completion date: / 18//06/2011
Review date: / 18/10/14 or unless circumstances appear to have changed from the findings of this original Risk Assessment.
Risk Assessment Matrix
Likelihood
Severity / Certain / Very Likely / Likely / May happen / Unlikely
(5) / (4) / (3) / (2) / (1)
Death / (5) / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5
Major injury / (4) / 20 / 16 / 12 / 8 / 4
Over three day injury / (3) / 15 / 12 / 9 / 6 / 3
Minor injury
(treatment off site) / (2) / 10 / 8 / 6 / 4 / 2
Minor injury
(first aid on site) / (1) / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Score / Priority / Action
1-4 / LOW / This represents a low risk, although control measures must be maintained.
5-10 / MEDIUM / Action requires soon to control.
Interim measures may be necessary in the short term.
12-25 / HIGH / Action required urgently to control risks.
Further resources may be needed.
Risk Rating Table
Item Number / Hazardous, Hazardous Event / People affected / Existing and further controls used to reduce the risk / Assessment of Risk
Likelihood (L)
x
Severity (S)
=
Risk (R)
L / S / R
1 / Over enthusiastic participants, including climbing and sitting on the walls / Participants / Parent supervision and adult supervision by bouncy castle attendant. / 1 / 1 / 1
2 / Participants jumping off the unit / Participants / Additional safety mats in front of units exit, parent supervision and adult supervision by bouncy castle attendant. / 1 / 1 / 1
3 / General collisions between participants or larger participants colliding with smaller participants / Participants / Participants put into groups of similar size, parent supervision and adult supervision by bouncy castle attendant. Bouncy castle not used in extreme wet conditions, unit dried appropriately by attendant paying particular attention to the foot of the unit. / 1 / 1 / 1
4 / Tripping over the anchorage points/spare equipment/electrical cables/fan blower / Participants, parents, guardians and the attendant / All anchor points inserted in the ground with a minimal level protruding above ground approx. 25mm. Safety fencing used where applicable. Where possible electrical cables if any will not cross any public footpaths. If unavoidable cables will be erected overhead or sufficiently covered and secured where possible. All spare equipment fire extinguishers stored safely. / 1 / 1 / 1
5 / Petrol/electric blower generators risk of fire or burning / Participants, parents, guardians and attendants / Safety fencing erected around blower/generator. All spare fuel stored in a suitable container and in a safe location. Fan switched off during refuelling. All electrical units/leads PAT tested and an RCD used for all electrical items at all times. / 1 / 4 / 4
6 / All electrical items including fan blower and extension leads / Participants, parents, guardians and attendants / All electrical items PAT tested and an RCD used for all items at all times. / 1 / 5 / 5
7 / Sudden deflation of bouncy castle / Participants and attendants / Non return valve fitted in the fan blower units, no shoes or sharp articles of jewellery to be worn by participants, visual/auditory awareness by attendant and auditory/kinaesthetic action taken by attendant when and if required. / 1 / 1 / 1
8 / Ascent of the bouncy castle from the ground / Participants, parents, guardians and attendants / All anchor points are used and are checked for security before and during the use of the bouncy castle at reasonable intervals by attendant. All ropes used to secure the top cover are checked before and during the use of the bouncy castle at reasonable intervals by attendant. Wind levels monitored/measured by attendant using and anemometer and the bouncy castle not used or deflated at wind speeds of 25mph or more. / 1 / 5 / 5
Actions Required:
Ensure that the operators/attendants ensure that all the above existing and further controls used to reduce the risks are completed before and during the entire operation of the bouncy castle.
The operator must ensure that the valid test and public liability insurance are both valid for this event and no limitations apply apart from the existing limitations of the policy itself.
The operator must ensure compliance at all times with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, (COSHH) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, Electricity at Work Act 1989, Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999, (RIDDOR) Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995, (PUWER) Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, IEE Inspection and Testing of Portable Appliances best practice guide and the Safe Use and Operation of play inflatables, including bouncy castles EIS7 Best Practices Information Sheet.
Are all the above ‘Risks’ acceptable for this event:Yes/No