Risk Assessment Sheet - Zorb

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1 isk Assessment Sheet - Zorb Hazard Effec t Possible Cause Notes PS PL F Action Seams parting, tears in the walls of unit or inadequate pressure in the unit 2,3 Improper maintenance When units are packed away they should be rolled tightly and secured round with adequate straps and not dragged over rough surfaces Annual inspection tests as is a standard Leisure Matters company policy, together with regular checks upon inflation at each event No or poor electrical supply to blower 5 Improper maintenance All blowers and leads to be stored in a dry place Annual electrical PAT Tests on all electrical equipment Event/site dangers N/A Site not cleared by previous event organiser May cause damage to either equipment or individuals using the equipment On arrival at event, site area to be checked for foreign bodies eg: glass, metal, dog excrement etc and cleared where possible or request an alternative position at event to overcome the problem. Unit lifted by wind 2,3 egular wind speed checks Possible damage to equipment, user or both Wind speed to be checked regularly and rolling to be stopped and Zorbs anchored if in excess of 25mph. The operator s decision to be final. Unit moving fast 3 Possible minor sprains Adequate Operator instructions

2 Hazard Effec t Possible Cause Notes PS PL F Action Stepping out of hole whilst unit moving 3 Participants possibly pulling arm/leg if they run over the hole of the ball whilst it is moving Possible minor sprains Numbers using the unit Over enthusiastic participants 2,3 Improper supervision No more than one person to ride in the Zorb at any one time and numbers to be strictly adhered too. 3 Participants possibly loosing footing inside unit if fast moving Personal effects 1,7 Possible participant injuries Equipment to be supervised at all times and action to be taken if instructions are ignored by the public and the operator s decision to be final. Equipment usage instructions to be clearly displayed. Operator to receive suitable training Possible minor sprains Participants to receive suitable instructions prior to starting and equipment to be supervised at all times and action to be taken if instructions are ignored by the public and the operator s decision to be final. Equipment usage instructions to be clearly displayed. Operator to receive suitable training. Injuries/cuts could be sustained Participants must tie back hair, remove glasses, sharp objects, food, mobile phones, loose change in pockets, hearing aids, jewellery, plastic hair bands.

3 Hazard Effec t Possible Cause Notes Operating safety Inadequate supervision Possible participant/public injury Where possible have a designated rolling area, either indoors or out on a reasonably level surface (but not on tarmac). PS PL F Action The operator to communicate/stop rolling session with use of a whistle. Operator to stay with a participant who wishes to stop during a rolling session. NO OLLING 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12 In an emergency the session should be stopped completely with the whistle, the operator to move the problem out of the way and then the session to be restarted. Inadequate supervision Possible further illness/injury Equipment usage instructions to be clearly displayed. Operator to receive suitable training. Participants to sign a disclaimer and will not be allowed to roll if any of the following apply: Feel unwell, are pregnant, are over 16st, recovering from injury/surgery, impaired vision, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, heart condition, epilepsy, neck or spinal injury, high blood pressure or acting in a rough, rowdy or aggressive manner. The operator s decision is final.

4 Effect Code 1 Cuts / Abrasions 2 Broken / Dislocated bones 3 Sprains / Strains 4 Unconsciousness 5 Electrocution 6 Burns / Scolds 7 Flying / Falling objects 8 Contagious Diseases 9 Crushing / Trapping 10 Drowning 11 Spinal Injuries 12 Personal health situations possibly leading to illness e.g. thermal shock causing heart attack or working conditions leading to epilepsy 13 Asphyxia 14 Absorbing harmful substances (e.g. through the skin, orifices, swallowing) 15 Noise injuries Potential Severity ating (PS) 1 Negligible injuries

5 2 Minor injuries (singular or repetitive) 3 Major injuries 4 Fatal injuries 5 Multiple fatalities 6 Catastrophic fatalities Definition Minor Injury Major Injury May require the application of routine first aid, leads to discomfort or minor illness equires hospital treatment, or is life threatening, or reportable under IDDO Probable Likelihood ating (PL) 1 Highly improbable 2 emotely possible 3 Occasionally 4 Fairly Frequent 5 Frequent or regular 6 Almost a certainty

6 PS x PL = isk Factor (F)