RISK ASSESSMENT ESTABLISHMENT: ASSESSMENT DATE: ACTIVITY: LOCATION: EVENT DATE: COMPLETED BY: DATE REVIEWED: REVIEWED BY: Travelling Increased transport and human traffic Spectators and Information on beach access sent prior to event to all identified parties. Junior surfers will be supervised at all times by parents/ team leaders. Signs and designated parking area/ pathways clearly signposted
The Contest site All areas Stairs and stairways Generators & Electrical Board storage/ test area BBQ area Tents and Gazebos Fuel storage Changing areas Inappropriate equipment spectators & spectators & spectators & spectators & spectators & spectators & spectators & spectators & spectators & Participants and to be informed and supervised where necessary Areas appropriately signed Qualified Electrician to set up Boards are secured in surf racks Adequate supervision, Fire extinguishers Designated areas are signed for use by only. Tents and Gazebos suitably fastened down Secure and well-ventilated area, fire extinguishers To be kept clear and personal items appropriately stored Participants & advised to bring and use own equipment. Extra restraints used in times of high winds or storms Extra restraints used in times of high winds or storms
Beach Access hazards which may harm of affect Pathways to and from the beach Falling, slipping, tripping Cuts and bruises 2. Who might be harmed? List groups of people who are especially at risk from the significant hazards identified Clear signposts in use Staff to be informed of first aid & emergency procedures. Use of recognised pathways to the beach advised
Beach Conditions Injury in the sea caused by surfer / surfboard Hypothermia in or out of the sea Being caught in rips and currents Drowning Rocks Stings from sea creatures Participants will be supervised by including qualified beach lifeguards and experienced judges with First aid and emergency procedures implemented if required. Wetsuits and other equipment recommended for use to participants. Relatively short sessions in the sea and session will be climate dependent. Contest director will decide upon safety of the sea conditions & lifeguard supervision during contest within contest areas Participants advised to use leashes and lifeguard supervision during contest within contest areas Contest area located with rock formations considered. Very low risk, surfers have option of wearing boots surfers will have stated if they are allergic on their consent forms. All made aware of First aid & emergency procedures Lifeguards to administer first aid Weather conditions Anaphylactic shock Lifeguards available for assistance, mobile phone with first aid kit for emergencies. Dangers associated with high winds, hail, snow, large swell and rain etc. Check weather report before. Make suitable beach selection else postpone event.
Location Specific: EXAMPLE : Widemouth Bay, Bude Rocks at northern, southern & middle (high tide only) areas of the beach Other beach users Weather/ocean conditions spectators and Contest area located with rock formations considered. Lifeguards and to monitor conditions. Monitoring & appropriate control of contest area. Participants made aware of other beach users and beach users made aware of participants. Staff to maintain awareness of changing weather conditions and proceed or cancel contest as necessary Monitor throughout the contest for deteriorating conditions Pre-check weather conditions and monitor forecasts.