Cranbrook & District Angling Club Water Venues Assessments February 208
/ / / / Venue: Saw Lodge Farm Lakes Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: at Working farm Electric fences Rats Corroded banks Livestock Machinery / residents 2 8 2 8. Dead slow speed limit. Close gates behind you 2. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately. Keep away from bank edges 2. Be aware of bank corrosion at your swim. Children to be supervised at all times. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies 2. Do not enter farm buildings. Do not approach farm animals. Close all gates Cars to be parked in designated car parks. Extra care needed during wet weather as tracks and banks become muddy and slippery. s advised to always carry a First Aid kit Report unsafe bank areas Take extra care near bankside during wet weather. Children to be supervised at all times 7 Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk
/ / / / / Venue: Windsurf Pit, Lydd Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: at / residents 2 8. Dead slow speed limit. Cars to be parked in designated car parks. Do not walk along Herons Park access road Contact with water Juniors night fishing Corroded banks Blue / Green algae 2 8 2 2 2. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately. Keep away from bank edges 2. Be aware of bank corrosion at your swim. Children to be supervised at all times. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies. Do not fish into the wind (an algae scum will form on the shoreline of the swim), fish with the wind coming over your back 2. Use antibacterial wipes after touching fish, nets or water.. Do not eat drink or smoke unless you have thoroughly cleaned your hands first.. Although algal scum isn t always harmful, avoid contact with it and the water close to it.. Thoroughly clean and dry your nets after use.. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or a nominated guardian, over the age of 8 if fishing at night s advised to always carry a First Aid kit Report unsafe bank areas Take extra care near bankside during wet weather. Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk
/ / / / / Venue: Darwell Reservoir Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: Boat use Security Slopes Boats Concrete slope Manual Handling Slips / trips Lone fishing Animals at 2 2 8 20 2. Dead slow speed limit. Cars to be parked in designated car park. No access to Southern bank. Do not fish from concrete dam slope when wet 2. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately. Keep away from bank edges. Boats to be used by adult members only. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies. Ensure additional specific boat use safety guidance document is read and understood 2. Book boat with bailiff Dave Sherwood and make sure a friend or family member knows where you are going and when you will return.. Carry mobile phone and make sure you have CADAC contacts. Do not use boats in windy conditions. Check ALL equipment before use. Avoid lone fishing 7. ALWAYS wear a life jacket 8. Sign in and out 9. Report any incidents or equipment defects. Do not approach the animals (sheep, deer etc) 2. Keep main gates padlocked at all times. Close field gate. Report any suspicious persons s advised to always carry a First Aid kit Refer to additional boat use safety guidance document Boat use training attendance Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk 2
/ / / / / Venue: River Medway stretches Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: 7 Access and fishing Juniors night fishing Electric fences Giant Hog Weed High banks Undercut banks Horses at 2 2 8 2. Dead slow speed limit, particularly at Wateringbury when driving to your swim. Cars to be parked in designated car parks. Do not touch electric fences. Night fishing by prior arrangement at East Farleigh 2. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately. Ensure you know what Giant Hog Weed looks like and do not touch it. Keep away from bank edges as they will be high, unstable and undercut. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies. Keep gates closed 2. Do not approach the horses. Try to keep the most distance possible between you and the horses.. Do not feed the horses. Keep bait and food contained. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or a nominated guardian, over the age of 8 if fishing at night Extra care needed at Wateringbury when it is wet as cars may get stuck driving to swims. s advised to always carry a First Aid kit 8 Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk
/ / / uests / / Venue: The Dowells, Appledore Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: 8 at 2. Cars to be parked in designated car parks. Take care climbing over fences as some run very close to the waters edge. Access and fishing Juniors night fishing High banks Undercut banks Sheep 2 8 9 2 2. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately. Keep away from bank edges as they may be unstable and undercut. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies. Keep gates closed 2. Do not approach the sheep. Try to keep the most distance possible between you and the sheep.. Do not feed the sheep. Keep bait and food contained. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or a nominated guardian, over the age of 8 if fishing at night s advised to always carry a First Aid kit 9 7 Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk
Membe r / / / / Venue: Rosemary Lakes Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: 9 at 2. Cars to be parked in designated car parks. Do not climb over fences. Night fishing by prior arrangement only Extra care needed getting down hill to lakes when it is wet. Leave car at the top especially during the winter as cars will get stuck in mud. Juniors night fishing Undercut banks 2 8 2 2. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately. Keep away from bank edges as they may be unstable and undercut. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or a nominated guardian, over the age of 8 if fishing at night s advised to always carry a First Aid kit Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk
/ / / / Venue: Burnt Wood Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: Bridge Rats Undercut banks at 2 2 8. Cars to be parked in designated car park in layby outside main gate. Do not climb over fences. warning signs erected. Take care crossing bridge when wet or have muddy boots. Keep to centre of bridge. 2. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately. Do not touch rat bait stations. Keep away from bank edges as margins are deep.. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies s advised to always carry a First Aid kit Juniors night fishing 2. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or a nominated guardian, over the age of 8 if fishing at night Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk
/ / / / / Venue: Pattenden Lane Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: at 2. Cars to be parked in car parks next to lake or other side of air ambulance. Do not climb over fences Steep banks 2 8 2. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately. Keep away from bank edges as margins are deep.. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies s advised to always carry a First Aid kit Security 2. Keep gate padlocked at all times 2. Night fishing by prior appointment only Juniors night fishing 2. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or a nominated guardian, over the age of 8 if fishing at night Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk
/ / / / Venue: Park Farm Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: 2 Manual Handling Rats Steep banks at 9 2 2. Care to be taken walking down pathway to lake through woods when wet. Wear suitable footwear. Use trolleys/barrows to carry fishing gear. Cars to be parked in designated car park. Do not climb over fences 2. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately. Do not touch crops or fruit trees. Keep away from bank edges as margins are deep.. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies s advised to always carry a First Aid kit Security 2. Keep gate padlocked at all times 2. No night fishing Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk
/ / / / / Venue: Springwood Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: Slopes Manual Handling Rats at 9 9 2. Do not walk along vehicle access track. Care to be taken walking down pathways to lakes when wet. Dead slow speed limit / warning signs erected. Wear suitable footwear. Use trolleys/barrows to carry fishing gear 7. Cars to be parked in designated car park 8. Do not climb over fences 2. Use washing facilities provided. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately. Poison put in bait stations for rats. Do not touch rat bait stations s advised to always carry a First Aid kit Steep banks Island. Keep away from bank edges as margins are deep. 2. Inspect staging before use, report defects to bailiff. Lifebuoy available. Children to be supervised at all times. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies. No access to island Security 2. Keep gate padlocked at all times 2. Report any suspicious behaviour Juniors night fishing 2. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or a nominated guardian, over the age of 8 if fishing at night Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk
/ / / / / / Venue: Runham Lake Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: Manual Handling at 9 9. Use trolleys/barrows to carry fishing gear. Cars to be parked in designated car park. Do not climb over fences 2. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately s advised to always carry a First Aid kit Soft banks. Keep away from bank edges as margins are soft.. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies. Keep away from water outfall next to gate into field. Security Working farm Juniors night fishing Livestock Machinery 2 2. Keep gate padlocked at all times 2. Report any suspicious behaviour. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or a nominated guardian, over the age of 8 if fishing at night 2. Do not enter farm buildings. Do not approach farm animals. Close all gates. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or a nominated guardian, over the age of 8 if fishing at night Children to be supervised at all times Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk
/ / / / / Venue: Brookland Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: Manual Handling Soft / sloped banks at 2 9. Use trolleys/barrows to carry fishing gear. Cars to be parked in designated car park. Do not climb over fences or climb trees 2. and wounds must be cleaned and covered immediately. Keep away from bank edges as margins are sloped and soft.. Carry mobile phone for use in emergencies s advised to always carry a First Aid kit Construct kick boards in each swim to prevent slips down slope and into water due 207 season Security 2. Keep gate padlocked at all times 2. Report any suspicious behaviour. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or a nominated guardian, over the age of 8 if fishing at night Juniors night fishing 2. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or a nominated guardian, over the age of 8 if fishing at night Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk
Activity: Work Parties Assessor: Dave Sherwood TechIOSH RMaPS Date: February 208 Assessment No: at Environment Mud Rain, Sleet, Snow Hot /cold temperature Water UV rays 2 8. PPE. Washing / Toilets facilities 7. Weather Reports 8. Sun creams 9. Adequate Clothing Ensure good hygiene Wear suitable and sufficient clothing to meet climate conditions Wear suitable PPE (overalls, boots, gloves, hat) Wear sun creams/hats etc in high summer Take plenty of food and drink 2 Personal Protective Equipment No PPE Damaged PPE Inadequate PPE Incorrect PPE 9. PPE. Equipment manufacturers guidance Ensure head, eyes, ears, respiration, feet, hands and body are sufficiently protected PPE to be worn in accordance with any equipment manufacturers guidance. Machinery / Equipment Manual Handling Hazardous substances /impacts Burns. Two man lifting. Trolleys / wheelbarrows 7. Equipment manufacturers guidance 8. PPE 9. Close venue during work Competent persons only to use equipment Follow manufacturer s instructions Seek assistance to lift heavy/awkward loads Keep equipment under supervision Never refuel when equipment is running 8 Attendance Lone working Slips/trips 9. Scheduled meeting time 2. Instructions prior to day. Register taken before start Avoid lone working Inform others of intended work Provision of First Aid Kit Work on or near water Bacteria/Biological of Person Vermin Electric Slips, Trips and. Good hygiene 2. PPE. Accompanied work. Mobile phone. Register taken before start. Life jackets if necessary Avoid damp slopes or banks of lakes / ponds Keep vegetation clear to define bank edge Avoid contact with water Wear adequate clothing and PPE Maintain paths/walkways Toxic / Harmful substances Dust Oil Cement Petrol Rat Poison 2. COSHH Regulations 2. Safety Data sheets. Manufacturers labels. PPE. Good hygiene. Use of bait stations Ensure adequate ventilation and follow manufacturers instruction Ensure employees aware of COSHH Assessment findings before using substances Appropriate housekeeping of materials and substances 8 7 Vegetation clearance Ragwort Giant Hogweed Japanese Knotweed Weedkiller / Contractor 9. Identification of invasive plant 2. PPE. Use of glyphosate weedkiller. Manufacturers instructions Awareness of what these weeds look like Treatment by qualified person and contractors must have a National Proficiency Tests Council (NPTC) certification. Burn weeds onsite 8 Bonfires Burns Spread of fire Smoke inhalation 9. Locate in clear/open area 2. Constant supervision. Small fires only Do not use petrol to light fire Keep all flammable liquids away from area Wood and vegetation only to be burnt 9 Boat use Manual handling Impact / Abrasion. Wear life jackets 2. Two man operations (no lone working). Operate motor when prop submersed. Stay seated Boat to be used by committee members only Check boat, motor and life jackets for defects before use
Fatality Certain or imminent Major injury, disabling illness, major damage Very likely Lost time injury, illness, damage May happen VERY HIGH 20-2 Immediate action required to stop the activity or reduce the risk HIGH 2-9 Urgent action required, as soon as practicable and within two weeks at the latest MEDIUM 8 Keep under regular review and investigate further measures to reduce the risk LOW 7 Acceptable risk