Children & Young People’s Services RISK ASSESSMENT

Premises / Location:

Work Activity: Surfing

Assessor(s): Pages 2

Date: Review date:

1. What could go
wrong / factors to
consider / 2. Who
might be
harmed ? / 3. Control measures at present / 4. Further action required (if any)
Travel to destination
Lifting and carrying; loading and unloading trailer
Slips and trips
Head injury – board, rocks, other surfers
Weather changes – wind, tides
Adverse weather
Drifting offshore/offshore wind
Drowning
Use of surf boards
Foot injury
Jelly fish and weaver fish / Pupils
Staff
Other facility users / See Generic – Transportation risk assessment
Provide supervision and instruction by qualified person
Regular servicing and safety checks of equipment by competent person
Ensure responsible adult is present on shore
Ensure slipway and pontoon are kept clear and clean
Provide full training and briefing for all users
Define and stay within appropriate sailing location
Provide full training and instruction for all users
Consider use of “soft boards”
Provide full training and briefing for all users
Check weather forecasts daily
Obtain detailed weather forecasts and call off event if unsuitable
Check tide times in coastal areas
Issue advice on appropriate clothing and footwear
Provide sun cream
Provide adequate food and drink
Establish emergency procedures and provide contact numbers
Provide full training and briefing for all users
Check weather forecasts daily
Ensure safety boat available for pickup
Provide full training and briefing for all users
Ensure lifejackets worn at all times
Practise person overboard drill
Ensure emergency procedures in place
Provide supervision by competent person
Ensure all users can swim and are water confident
Provide full training and briefing for all users
Ensure appropriate footwear is worn
Provide full training and briefing for all users
Ensure appropriate clothing and footwear is worn
Ensure adequate first aid arrangements are in place

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