POSITION OF PERSON COMPLETING REPORT: IN CONSULTATION WITH: David Radolovic POSITION: HSR/ Program Coordinator

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1 YMCA CENTRE: Parks Recreation Centre ASSESSMENT DATE: 04/08/2015 PROGRAM / AREA: Climbing Wall TASK / ITEM: Climbing Wall PERSON COMPLETING REPORT: Anthony Bates POSITION OF PERSON COMPLETING REPORT: Camping Manager/ Leader IN CONSULTATION WITH: David Radolovic POSITION: HSR/ Coordinator SECTION 1 Risk Assessment 1. Identify and assess the risks / list current risk rating and control measures 2. Enter a residual risk rating (what is the level of risk with controls in place) 3. List any proposed Control Measures to make the task or activity safer 4. Determine persons responsible and the due date AREA / TASK OR ACTIVITY POTENTIAL HAZARDS & CONSEQUENCES Client is seriously injured due to equipment failure (without controls in place) 5C Catastrop hic CURRENT CONTROL MEASURES (what controls are in place to make the task / activity safer) Pre session checks on harnesses and hardware by trained competent staff Monthly equipment checks on all activity equipment (cyclical maintenance) Annual external checks on activity infrastructure RESIDUAL (with controls in place) 5D Catastrophi c PERSON RESONSIBLE (for implementing controls) / Coordinator/ Maintence officer Anaphylaxis 4C Major Bites or stings Client s medical conditions known prior to activity Relevant medication taken to activity On activity set up check area for ant / wasp nests/spiders First aid kit at activity 2D, Minor 1C Insignifican / Coordinator YMCA VIC ASSESSMENT FORM Page 1 of 6

2 t AREA / TASK OR ACTIVITY POTENTIAL HAZARDS & CONSEQUENCES Slips trips and falls around activity (without controls in place) 3A Almost Certain, CURRENT CONTROL MEASURES (what controls are in place to make the task / activity safer) Clear around activity and belaying area Install Mats around crate area RESIDUAL (with controls in place) 2D, Minor PERSON RESONSIBLE (for implementing controls) / Coordinator/ Maintence officer Supporting beams failing / deforming Catastrop hic 5C Engineers report pre installation with calculations based on intended usage Installation to comply with engineers recommendations Regular engineers reinspections Regular activity equipment maintenance Rare Catastrophi c 5E / Coordinator/ Maintence officer Belayers fingers caught in Belay devices and ropes Belayer - Rope burns from belaying Fall from height > 2 m Major 4C Instructor briefing about where to stand and not to put fingers near the post. Instruct clients to pass the rope through their hands. Give Gloves if needed Ensure client wears properly fitted chest and sit harness Ensure client wears a correctly fitted helmet Belay team is briefed and correct belay technique is demonstrated prior to climber leaving the ground Belay team assisted and supervised at all times. minor 2D Rare minor Rare, 3E Oficer YMCA VIC ASSESSMENT FORM Page 2 of 6

3 / / / Lower leg injury through slipping off holds Ankle/wrist injuries through falling Hits head on rocks or wall surface Climber getting loose clothing / harness strap / hair / skin caught in belay device Climber falling and getting fingers caught in ropes or carabineers Noisy environment causing difficult communication Instructor receives injury from client with behavioural issues, eg blow or strike minor 2C Almost Certain Minor 2A moderate 3D Almost Certain Minor 2A Clients briefed on correct climbing technique and shown demonstration Supervised and given further instruction as required Clients briefed on correct climbing technique and shown demonstration Supervised and given further instruction as required Client wears properly fitted climbing helmet Instructed on correct descent technique Asked to wear Tight clothing Have Harness loops tidy Long pants suggested. Hair tied back Instructor briefing on the best place to place your hands Speech slower and more clearly Briefing for a quiet space whilst climbers operating Leader understands their responsibilities and has effective control of clients at all times Activity instructor is aware of any behavioural issues that could lead to a compromise of safety (personal + others) Extra staff are rostered to assist with the activity where the hazard is recognised as a potential threat Clients are briefed on safety and behavioral expectations Rare Minor, Minor 2D Rare Minor insignifican t 1D minor 2D Insignifican t 1C 2D, Minor / Coordinator YMCA VIC ASSESSMENT FORM Page 3 of 6

4 / Climber falling on the other climber Instructor falls from ladder/ top of wall setting up activity Repetitive strain injury from setting up ropes/ fitting harnesses/ tying knots Pinch injury or strain from operating self locking carabiners Strain/ sprain from lifting/ carrying activity boxes and lowering wall panels Instructor sprain or strain injury from belaying clients Donkey belay methods people slipping on smooth Gym floor minor 2C Ensure minimum spacing between ropes of (say 5 metres apart) Instructor wears harness and attatches to rope to ascend up ladder Instructor wears harness and attaches to lanyards/ manulink when at height Instructors are trained in safe work practice and avoid this task if carrying an injury Instructors are trained to operate equipment safely Two instructors carry boxes together/lower wall panels together at all times Instructors are well rested and do not exceed running two sessions of the activity per day. Eliminate this as the preferred belay method (installed permanent anchors) s Coordinator s s YMCA VIC ASSESSMENT FORM Page 4 of 6

5 Risk Assessment Complete: Y N Risk Assessment Completed Date: 04 / _08 / 2015 Evaluation Complete: Y N Ongoing Monitoring Arrangements made: Y N Master Risk Control Plan Updated: Assessor Name David Radolovic Signature David Radolovic Date 04/08/2015 Manager Name Anthony Bates Signature Anthony Bates Date 04/08/2015 HSR Name David Radolovic Signature Date HSO Name Signature Date Signature Signature Date Date YMCA VIC ASSESSMENT FORM Page 5 of 6

6 CONSEQUENCE PUBLIC SAFETY / OHS Injuries or ailments not requiring medical treatment Minor Injury / First Aid Treatment case or short term medical intervention Serious injury causing hospitalisation or multiple medical treatment cases, short term rehab required Life threatening or multiple serious injuries causing hospitalisation; significant impairment / long term rehabilitation Death or multiple life threatening injuries; permanent disabilities INSIGNIFICANT MINOR MODERATE MAJOR CATASTROPHIC PROBABILITY Is expected to occur in most circumstances A ALMOST CERTAIN M H H E E LIKELIHOOD Will probably occur Might occur at some time in the future Could occur but doubtful B LIKELY M M H H EXTREME C POSSIBLE L MEDIUM M HIGH E D UNLIKELY LOW M M H H May occur but only in exceptional circumstances E RARE L L M M H LEVEL KEY: Use the Risk Level Key below to determine a timeline for action and consultation: Extreme - Immediate Action Required (Senior Management / Management / Supervisor level) Detailed research, planning and high level risk controls required (long and short term). Further detailed RA may be required. Specialist advice to be sought (internal and external). Communication to H&S committee, HSR s, Regional HSE Teams and OHS Dept as required. High - Action within 1 week (Mgmt / Supervisor level) Research and planning may be required. High level risk controls required (long term and short term). Further RA may be required. Specialist advice may need to be sought. Communicate to H&S committee, HSR s, Regional HSE Teams and OHS Dept as required. Medium - Action within 3 months (Supervisor level / Management as required) Routine reporting and communication as required. Determine effective risk controls (long term and short term). Further assessment or establishment of monitoring controls may be required. Communication to H&S committee and HSR. Low - Action within 3-6 months / Ongoing Monitoring (Supervisor Level) Routine reporting and communication as required. Determine effective risk controls and monitoring process. Communication to H&S committee and HSR. Use the Hierarchy of Controls below to determine the best possible risk control: LONG TERM SHORT TERM DEVELOPING CONTROLS: Elimination first option and most effective Substitution replaced with a similar but lower risk option Isolation isolate hazard from individuals Engineering change process and/or equipment to reduce risk Administrative implementing procedures, rosters and providing training Personal Protective Equipment clothing or equipment YMCA VIC ASSESSMENT FORM Page 6 of 6