EBP SU18 HEALTH AND SAFETY SITE VISIT REPORT Site being visited Adventure Wales Activity Centre http://www.adventureswales.co.uk/ Site visit conducted by Brian Edwards and Ben Soames Visit date 27 February 2018 Site address Parc Newydd Farm Pyle, Bridgend CF26 3EX Main site contact Dean Jones - Director Main site contact details 01656 782300 Secondary site contact Rob McAllister Operations Manager Secondary site contact details 01656 782300 Rob@adventureswales.co.uk Nearest hospital Address Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Port Talbot. SA12 7BX http://www.wales.nhs.uk Nearest hospital contact number 01639 862000 Description of Accommodation i.e room types, locations etc (photographs taken) Meal Times (sample menus supplied) Site security Description of facilities i.e toilets, showers. Get get quantities etc (photographs taken) Strengths of the Site See separate accommodation report See separate accommodation report participants will have packed lunch Activity Centre is purely a base of operations and is located separate to accommodation only manned during business hours. Water activities and Gorge scrambling take place off site and participants will be bused to those locations direct from accommodation site. Transport (coaches) provided by Activity Centre Toilets on site including one disabled toilet. Small kitchen area and reception with offices and storage areas. Away from main road with access via main office. Site consists of climbing wall, high ropes, paint ball/laser tag EBP SU17 Site visit report template v1 15.5.17
Weaknesses of the Site Health and Safety area and archery range. Limited internal space though there is a large covered area for groups to eat packed lunch. All activities have risk assessments in place (see attached documentation) and will be supervised by qualified Adventure Wales staff. First aid kits are located at the site s office and staff have undergone first aid training. For off site locations staff will carry first aid kits. Fire Extinguishers on site with safety notices in place. HSE poster and licences displayed Public Liability see attached documentation. Full timetable provided for programme (provide deadline for when to be sent if not available at time of visit) Walkways around site were clearly defined. Day 1 Coaches drop off at Pen y Fan where they will be met by Adventure Wales staff, for hill walk by all participants, must have day pack to hand. Coaches to wait and transport to accommodation at end of activity. Day 2,3 & 4 Wave split into 3 Groups and will rotate through activities on each day. Activity Centre High ropes, Laser tag/paintball, Archery, Team Building Gorge Scramble offsite Costal Activity offsite -Surfing, Paddle boarding, kayaking Adventure Wales will provide transport and meet participants at accommodation. Identification of programme risks See activity centre risk assessments. Transport between accommodation site and activity centre and other site locations. Additional Comments N/A EBP SU17 Site visit report template v1 15.5.17
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Adventure Activities Ltd RISK ASSESSMENT Activity: Archery Location: on site Date: 23/01/2016 By Dean Jones / N.Jones Quals: GNAS, GB instructor award or Archery GB recognised quals such as QCF Ratio: 1:3 Archers max at time Mobile Phone: on site: yes Public Phone: In main Office For every session, the instructor will make a dynamic risk assessment before the session setup and on-going throughout the activity. Risk of participants or spectators shot by arrow Sore Fingers Safety information stated in the brief and reinforced throughout the session. Safety command explained and reinforced throughout the session participants not to load their bow until they are standing astride the firing line Once a participant has shot all three arrows they retire from the firing line and await further instructions. Instructors to minimise any distraction to a person when they are in the act of loading an arrow or shooting. No one to collect arrows until the command Collect Your Arrows. Participants not to move forward of the firing line until told to do Finger tabs to be available to all participants should they need them. Staff to position themselves in such a position as to be able to see all participants who are shooting. Staff Training Firing Line identified to the participants. Staff vigilance throughout the session.
Strained Joints Bows with appropriate draw strength to be used for participants. Falling onto an arrow Participants warned not to run when carrying arrows. Arrows to be carried with points safe pointing to the ground Staff vigilance throughout Running on to an arrow When moving around the shooting area participants are not allowed to run at any time. Hit by an arrow If more than one participant is shooting at a target only one collects their arrows at a time. Staff to organise when each participant approaches the target. Participants to be told to check behind them before pulling out their arrow Waiting area identified for the other Person Hit By falling target Participants to place their hand on the target prior to pulling out the arrow to anchor the target. Difficult to reach or deeply embedded arrows to be withdrawn by staff only. Staff to be present at the target when arrows are being withdrawn. Damaged or broken equipment All equipment checked prior to use by supervising staff Damaged equipment withdrawn. Regular checks of and maintenance to equipment.
Additional for archery Outdoors Danger to others All other group leaders to be made aware of an archery session in progress. Exclusion zone created around the activity as detailed in the GNAS handbook Sharp lookout maintained by supervising staff and an audible means of warning to be at hand.
Adventure Activities Ltd RISK ASSESSMENT Activity: Gorge Walking Quals (min): (NARS/NBVLQ or SRT or WW) + in-house assessment Location: General Ratio: 1:10 Last Review: 08/03/2016 Mobile Phone: In car park (variable otherwise) NB. Ratios can be extended 1:12 where suitable staff are in place to assist with group management ie teacher etc (but this person must hold valid First Aid award). For groups under age of 11 yrs, group must be accompanied by an adult (ie parent or teacher etc) List of hazards arising from activities Stream in spate Risk of injury to students slipping on path Risk of falling, slipping on wet rocks, hitting head. Control measures in place to reduce risk of hazard Cancel session Move off path or protect in exposed areas. Ensure correct footwear worn Instructors to ensure helmets are worn and fitted correctly at all times Arrangements to ensure the control measures continue to be effectively implemented Instructor to decide using experience and experience of group. Instructor to check conditions ahead during activity Education to instructors Risk of exposure, cold water, weather, leading to hypothermia Risk of evacuation (route) Sprains strains through activity Risk of drowning Risk of entrapment Risk of injury when bouldering in gorge. Instructor to carry appropriate safety equipment. Wetsuits to be issued if necessary, discression of instructor. Evacuate down or up gorge. Possible to evacuate on track near the top of gorge, left. Instructor to ensure that students are warmed up and down correctly before and after session. Correct footwear to be issued. Buoyancy aids to be worn at all times Instructor to educate students on area / terrain. Instructor and assistant to carry appropriate rescue equipment (throw rope) and be conversant in it s use Students to be spotted by instructor Ensure group are adviced at booking stage, Carry spare footwear in van.
Adventure Activities Ltd RISK ASSESSMENT Activity: Adventure Walking Quals (min): Swift Water Rescue or NARS or BCU s WWST + in-house assessment Last Review: 22/05/2015 by Dean Jones ML(S), SPA, ML(Winter), SPA, IML (International Mountain Leader), MIA, NARS Professional Lifeguard Award. NARS Lifesaving Trainer Location: Dinas Rock (river Schrydd & er Mellte) Ratio: 1:10 Mobile Phone: Yes (car park) Pay Phone: Exit CP over bridge on right NB. Ratios can be extended 1:12, for suitable staff to assist with group control only. (this person must hold valid first aid award). ). For groups under age of 11 yrs, group must be accompanied by an adult (ie parent or teacher etc) Notes: Dinas grid reference. Of car park SN 914080 Main route, up the sychrydd portage to the meltre (loonies leap) List of hazards arising from activities WORM HOLE area Previous risks of rockfall Large waterfalls in upper gorge Stream in high spate Risk of students slipping on path into gorge Risk of falling while ascending left side of main fall Risk of falling, slipping on wet rocks Risk of exposure, cold water, weather, leading to Control measures in place to reduce risk of hazard Instructors to pay attention to risk of rockfall at entry to worm hole. Instructors to stay away from area of cliff south of worm hole area. Groups to enter area from opposite bank. Walk around Portage all large falls. Leave gorge after fall below hanging vines, once regaining flat area Cancel session Find safe descent into gorge Instructors to ensure group is aware of route. Use hand line or belay if instructor deems necessary Instructors to ensure helmets are worn and fitted correctly at all times Instructor to carry appropriate safety equipment. Wetsuits to be Arrangements to ensure the control measures continue to be effectively implemented Education to instructors. Training Education to instructors from Technical Advisor Instructor to decide using experience and experience of group. Use of control indicators such as step under car park bridgeand level of flow exiting from the Schyrdd into the Mellte gives an indication. Instructor to check conditions ahead of group Education to instructors Education to instructors Education on access and escape routes.
hypothermia Risk of slipping on path leading around top section portage worn at discretion of instructor Hand line to be set up if deemed necessary or belay Education on access and escape routes. Periodic checks on equipment by safety officer, Education to instructors Risk of mine shafts at the top of gorge Path to be followed at all times Education to staff so that it becomes an important part of session Risk of falling into deep pools, panicking. Instructors to carry throw line or short hand line rope. (15ft min) Education to students on emergency action Education to instructors Sprains, strains through activity Instructor to ensure that student are warmed up and down. Appropriate footwear to be worn. Instructors to ensure footwear is worn. Ensured clients are informed at booking stage. Spares kept on site and in centre minibus. Risk of drowning Risk of injury when bouldering in gorge Risk of entrapment Caves/ Mines Danger from Buoyancy aids to be worn at all times Students to be spotted by instructor or competent member of staff Instructor to educate students on area / terrain and emergency procedure on event of fall. Instructor and assistant to carry appropriate rescue equipment (throw rope) and be conversant in use Instructors are not to use caves or mines other than top mine on the right of bridge for sheltering only. Instructors to dynamically risk the activity, current conditions and ability of group. Instructors informed. danger of falling rocks above exit of worm hole loose rock in small cave (squeeze through) above worm hole Groups not to congregate under overhang. Extra care to be taken in this area Instructors informed to find safe place to position clients. Instructors to make a thorough examination of all squeeze through locations, looking for loose rock and signs of movement.
Activity: High Ropes Course Location: On site Date: June 2015 Assessment Team: D Jones List of hazards arising from activities Adventure Activities Ltd RISK ASSESSMENT Control measures in place to reduce risk of hazard Cell Phone: yes Ratio: 1: (max 3ropes in op) Quals: In House Arrangements to ensure the control measures continue to be effectively implemented Equipment or objects falling from tower. Sprains, strains through activity Fall during belaying Falling / Loss of control while being lowered Failure of beam carriages Dynamic shock load onto system ie beam carriages. Fingers trapped under running beam carriage Splinters from wood beams Injury from swinging during fall Participant stuck on and unable to release Participants to wear helmets at all times. No loose articles to be kept or stored on tower platform Instructor to ensure students are correctly warmed up and down before and after activity. Use of Gri Gri device only for belaying. Tight rope ensured. Qualified staff only to lower climbers safely using Gri Gri device. Carriages checked prior to session for signs of wear & breakage and that all nuts etc are tight. Ensure carriage stopper bracket on beam is in place and secured. Tight rope ensured during belaying. Instructions given not to climb above the last climb elements Instructions given not to climb above the last climb elements Participants shown importance of pulling beam trolley along Staff able to setup additional top rope and release by cutting. Inhouse trained Staff Staff to ensure warmup sessions forms an important part of session Inhouse trained staff Inspection procedure of high ropes course carried out as per manufacturers operating guidelines. Inhouse trained staff Staff Trained in Rescue procedures
Risk Assessment for Laser Tag Risk Assessment: 01 (General) Next Review: March 2015 Reviewed: Annually (or when using new location) Written By: Michael Dougall/ Dean Jones Introduction Assessing risks is simple in principle. It involves identifying hazards or examining what in a particular situation could cause harm or damage and then assessing the likelihood that harm will actually be experienced by a specified person/group and what the consequences would be (i.e. the risk). The overall objective is to obtain a view on how to manage the risk or to compare the risk with other risks. At a conceptual level, it has proved useful to make a distinction between an assessment of the risks (the evaluation of the likelihood of harm and its consequences for the person or group as described above) and risk control (the prioritisation of risks and the introduction of measures that might be put in place to reduce, if not prevent, the harm from occurring). This stems from the belief that an assessment of risks by and large can be scientific and objective but risk control less so because it integrates the results of an assessment of risks with other critical inputs. Risk assessments are written in compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and in accordance with HSE 5 Steps to Risk Assessment and HSE A Guide to Risk Assessment Requirements. The assessments are reviewed when it is suspected that the assessments are no longer valid or there has been a significant change. They will be reviewed annually. We recognise that risk assessments are fundamental in ensuring a safely run Outdoor Activity. By continuous systematic and dynamic assessment of risk by all employees, adhering to the operational and safety procedures and policies and continuous training, risks are reduced to an acceptable level. To carry out daily risk management all staff must be able to fully understand the Risk Assessment procedure and parameters:
Step 1. Identify the Hazard. Step 2. Identify Who may be harmed? Customers People paying to take part in the activity Public Spectators or other people in the area of activity Employees All staff on site Step 3. Determine the Risk. LIKELIHOOD (LHD) CONSEQUENCE (CON) Very low Definitely will not happen Very low Injury very insignificant i.e. splinters Unlikely to happen Injury fairly minor i.e. minor cut, grazes, bruising Medium Moderate chance of accident happening Medium Injury would stop casualty continuing with task. High Quite likely to happen High Serious injury requiring medical assistance i.e. broken bones Very high Likelihood will happen Very high Very serious injury or possible fatality Step 4. Existing Control Measures. These are the measure we have put in place to keep the risk to an acceptable level. The Residual Risk (RR) is the level of risk that remains after putting all the control measures into practice. RESIDUAL RISK (RR) Very low Minimal risk, control measure more then necessary Control measures satisfactory Medium Control measures adequate High Control measure requires constant supervision. Re-assess situation Very high Control measures inadequate. Stop activity Step 5. The Review Process. Risk assessments will be reviewed when it is suspected that the assessment is no longer valid or there has been a significant change. In addition they will be thoroughly reviewed annually.
SER HAZARD LHD CON WHO MIGHT BE HARMED 001 Using Infra- Red Laser Guns Employees Customers 002 Slips trips and Falls Med Med Customers, Public, employees and contractors EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES 1. Only equipment designed and approved for use can be used. 2. All Employees will receive training on the equipment. 3. Players are to be 5 years or older in accordance with the industry guidelines 4. Individuals who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to play. 5. All players will attend the training session prior to commencing play. 6. All players will have a disclaimer signed by them or a parent or guardian. (if under 16) 7. Only mature and competent employees will deliver the safety brief and instructions. 8. Customers will be supervised at all times. 9. All staff will be First aid trained. 1. Players requested to wear suitable footwear via the organiser prior to arriving on site. 2. Where practicable all slipping/tripping hazards removed or clearly identified 3. Safety brief includes a section on possible hazards. 4. All playing fields walked at the start of the day or prior to use to identify and mark any new hazards 5. All man made tripping hazards must be highlighted or removed 6. Employee s must makes sure customers with inappropriate footwear are asked to change or FURTHER CONTROL MEASURES RR
remove it. 7. Ensure customers are made aware of the boundaries to the playing areas prior to the start of the game. 6. For off-site games an inspection of the venue must be carried out prior to confirming an event. 7. All players will be delivered a full safety brief detailing the potential hazards in the playing area. 003 Manual Handeling of Equipment Med Employees 1. All employees will be trained in the correct manual handling procedures 2. All equipment will be stored in crates with a specific weight load and crated will not be overloaded. 3. Members of the public, customers or contractors will not be allowed to assist with manual handling. 004 Falls from Height Very High Customers, Public, employees and contractors 1. Players/marshals or other personnel are not allowed to climb trees or other obstacles not designed for this purpose. 2. Employees will closely monitor areas where customers may be tempted to climb above ground level. 005 Vehicle Movement High Customers, Public, employees and contractors 1. Only those Insured on the company vehicle will be allowed to drive the vehicle. 2. All vehicle use will be minimal once customers are on site. 3. Once the vehicle is in position for the day the parking break will be applied and the keys will be removed from the ignition. t
Risk Assessment for Mini Olympics Games (Onsite and Offsite) Risk Assessment: 01 (General) April 2016 Reviewed: Annually (or when using new location) Written By: Dean Jones Introduction Assessing risks is simple in principle. It involves identifying hazards or examining what in a particular situation could cause harm or damage and then assessing the likelihood that harm will actually be experienced by a specified person/group and what the consequences would be (i.e. the risk). The overall objective is to obtain a view on how to manage the risk or to compare the risk with other risks. At a conceptual level, it has proved useful to make a distinction between an assessment of the risks (the evaluation of the likelihood of harm and its consequences for the person or group as described above) and risk control (the prioritisation of risks and the introduction of measures that might be put in place to reduce, if not prevent, the harm from occurring). This stems from the belief that an assessment of risks by and large can be scientific and objective but risk control less so because it integrates the results of an assessment of risks with other critical inputs. Risk assessments are written in compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and in accordance with HSE 5 Steps to Risk Assessment and HSE A Guide to Risk Assessment Requirements. The assessments are reviewed when it is suspected that the assessments are no longer valid or there has been a significant change. They will be reviewed annually. We recognise that risk assessments are fundamental in ensuring a safely run Outdoor Activity. By continuous systematic and dynamic assessment of risk by all employees, adhering to the operational and safety procedures and policies and continuous training, risks are reduced to an acceptable level. To carry out daily risk management all staff must be able to fully understand the Risk Assessment procedure and parameters:
Step 1. Identify the Hazard. Step 2. Identify Who may be harmed? Customers People paying to take part in the activity Public Spectators or other people in the area of activity Employees All staff on site Step 3. Determine the Risk. LIKELIHOOD (LHD) CONSEQUENCE (CON) Very low Definitely will not happen Very low Injury very insignificant i.e. splinters Unlikely to happen Injury fairly minor i.e. minor cut, grazes, bruising Medium Moderate chance of accident happening Medium Injury would stop casualty continuing with task. High Quite likely to happen High Serious injury requiring medical assistance i.e. broken bones Very high Likelihood will happen Very high Very serious injury or possible fatality Step 4. Existing Control Measures. These are the measure we have put in place to keep the risk to an acceptable level. The Residual Risk (RR) is the level of risk that remains after putting all the control measures into practice. RESIDUAL RISK (RR) Very low Minimal risk, control measure more then necessary Control measures satisfactory Medium Control measures adequate High Control measure requires constant supervision. Re-assess situation Very high Control measures inadequate. Stop activity Step 5. The Review Process. Risk assessments will be reviewed when it is suspected that the assessment is no longer valid or there has been a significant change. In addition they will be thoroughly reviewed annually.
SER HAZARD LHD CON WHO MIGHT BE HARMED 001 Using Mini Olympics Props (Footballs, Tyres, Ropes, Planks etc ) Employees, Customers 002 Slips trips and Falls Med Med Customers, Public, employees and contractors EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES 1. Only equipment designed and approved for use can be used. 2. All Employees will receive training on the equipment. 3. Participants are to be 7 years or older in accordance with the industry guidelines 4. Individuals who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to play. 5. All participants will attend the training session prior to commencing play. 6. All players will have a disclaimer signed by them or a parent or guardian. (if under 16) 7. Only mature and competent employees will deliver the safety brief and instructions. 8. Customers will be supervised at all times. 9. All staff will be First aid trained. 1. Players requested to wear suitable footwear via the organiser prior to arriving on site. 2. Where practicable all slipping/tripping hazards removed or clearly identified 3. Safety brief includes a section on possible hazards. 4. All playing fields walked at the start of the day or prior to use to identify and mark any new hazards 5. All man made tripping hazards must be highlighted or removed 6. Employee s must makes sure customers with inappropriate footwear are asked to change or remove it. FURTHER CONTROL MEASURES RR
7. Ensure customers are made aware of the boundaries to the playing areas prior to the start of the game. 6. For off-site games an inspection of the venue must be carried out prior to confirming an event. 7. All players will be delivered a full safety brief detailing the potential hazards in the playing area. 003 Manual Handling of Equipment Med Employees 1. All employees will be trained in the correct manual handling procedures 2. All equipment will be stored in crates with a specific weight load and crated will not be overloaded. 3. Members of the public, customers or contractors will not be allowed to assist with manual handling. 004 Falls from Height Very High Customers, Public, employees and contractors 1. Players/marshals or other personnel are not allowed to climb trees or other obstacles not designed for this purpose. 2. Employees will closely monitor areas where customers may be tempted to climb above ground level. 005 Vehicle Movement High Customers, Public, employees and contractors 1. Only those Insured on the company vehicle will be allowed to drive the vehicle. 2. All vehicle use will be minimal once customers are on site. 3. Once the vehicle is in position for the day the parking break will be applied and the keys will be removed from the ignition.
Adventure Activities Ltd RISK ASSESSMENT Activity: Paint Balling Location: on site speedball arena Quals: In House Training Ratio: 1:20 Date: June 2014 By Dean Jones / N.Jones Mobile Phone: Intermittent/ on site yes Public Phone: In main Office List of hazards arising from activities Slips, falls etc Control measures in place to reduce risk of hazard Remove where/when practicable. Participant briefing. Arrangements to ensure the control measures continue to be effectively implemented Customers instructed not to climb fencing and stay within game area Eye Injury Face mask & helmets Site rules on PPE PPE Strictly enforced Safe zones for removal of masks See procedures for allocating PPE and weapons Injury from paintball shot In jury from compressed air bottle General injury Injury to other site users Overalls worn Safety relief valves on bottles Rules. PPE Weapons must never be removed from paintball area. Door to arena to be kept closed at all times Overalls worn at all times Customers instructed not to shoot at point blank range. Multiple shots to a person is forbidden Instruction on use of weapon Participants advised to wear maximum clothing underneath coveralls. Customers are not to disengage air cylinders from guns staff only Participant briefing All staff First Aid Trained Site safety rules
Adventure Activities Ltd RISK ASSESSMENT Written by: Dean Jones (MIA, BAIML) Activity: Site specific walk to Pen Y Fan or Corn Du using main tourist path only This risk assessment has been written for leaders R.Deighton, J.Herald, M.Perrott, G.Wood and J.Barry only. These specified leaders hold various qualifications including first Aid awards and have a demonstrable and relevant depth of experience operating groups within remote environments as well as of experience operating at Pen Y Fan with Adventures Activities groups. Location: Pen Y fan Main Car park only. Restricted to the use of the main tourist path only. Absolute no deviation allowed. Ratio: Minimum of 2 staff leaders. Date: 16/07/2017 Mobile Phone: intermittent Pay Phone: at storey arms Relevant Safety Information for Leaders: - Weather forecast for the day will be checked by the Adventures Office team (Dean & Nigel) prior and discussed with leaders. The event will be restricted to good Hill weather conditions only - All leaders will wear identification fluorescent vest or bag covers. - Leaders will manage group walk placing themselves front, back and throughout the group. - In the event of an individual wishing to return to the car park, this must be discussed first with a staff leader and a decision to return made. Any individual returning must be accompanied by a member of staff. All staff must be informed and a note made. - In the event of poor weather conditions or group fatigue, the group will only walk as far as Corn Du and return. - Corn Du col to be used as the location to rest & regroup prior to walking onto Pen y Fan, continuing as one large group staying close together. Leaders to pay particular attention to direction & strength of winds at this point and adjust the groups resting place prior to or past the col. Pay attention here to individuals getting cold etc and advise if extra clothing will be required for next section of walk.
List of hazards arising from activities Lost participants Dehydration to individuals Sunburn / Heat stroke to individuals / staff Control measures in place to reduce risk of hazard Walk is restricted to the main tourist path up & down only. All leaders will wear identity fluorescent vests or fluorescent rucksack covers. Leaders ensure that they are situated front and back of group at all times Individuals to carry enough water or fluids.1l min & up to 2L on warmer days Instructors to ensure individuals are correctly dressed e.g. sun hat and have sun block available Arrangements to ensure the control measures continue to be effectively implemented Explained to group prior to activity Explained prior and during session PPE explained to individuals & Explained prior to session. Poor / severe weather conditions Office (Dean OR Nigel) will advise leaders of the current mountain weather forecast during morning of activity and decide if event goes ahead. In the event of shower risks, hill fog or high winds groups will only walk as far the col at Corn Du If forecast shows any risk of lightening, the event will be cancelled. As above Hypothermia As above Management to educate staff. Fatigue Ensure 1 leader at front of group and a leader at back at all times. Use group staff/ teachers throughout. Where a participant wishes to return to car park, he/she must be accompanied by a member of staff. Staff supervision plan Explained and planned to group prior. Slips/Trips etc Be aware of symptoms and know how to deal with it. Seek help if appropriate. Discuss & ensure individuals do not walk near or peer over edges Staff qualifications and training Discuss with group prior. Continual discussion by leaders during the walk.
Adventure Activities Ltd RISK ASSESSMENT Activity: Sea Kayaking. Quals: B.W.S.A. wave ski + N.A.R.S Or Nars + paddle coaching award Or NARS + Inhouse Programme Location: General Beach (within surfline) Ratio: 1:4 / 1:8 (pairing up) 2:12 (pairing up) with Nars qualified assistant Date : 02/02/15 Assessment Team: Nigel Jones List of hazards arising from activities Rips, Overflows, Races * Separation Control measures in place to reduce risk of hazard Stay away from points, headlands. Due to strong rip currents (especially around Rhych Point). Use middle of bay and use marker points. Educate students on emergency drills and escape routes. Awareness of sand banks. Arrangements to ensure the control measures continue to be effectively implemented Tide, wind & swell checks made prior. Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. Changing wind and sea conditions Interference by other water users Result of cold water * Hypothermia Sprains and strains during activity Risk of head injury in surf Instructor to assess situation. Stay to designated areas, use board areas within surf line. Stay away from swimming area. Teach students safety procedures Wetsuits to be worn, spare clothing to be available. Extra emergency equipment to be carried in vehicle, (Sleeping bags, hot drink, etc.) Group to warm up and down appropriately, staff to implement Helmets to be worn at all times Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. Check with local weather, water temperatures, consult with RNLI, coastguard and lifeguards. Staff to implement Staff to implement Arm / shoulder injury arising from use of paddle Being blown or swept out to sea Drowning Correct paddle placement to be taught as per coaching guidelines Group educated at session brief. Session run only within the surfline or when no surf no deeper than waist/chest depth. BA s worn at all times Staff to implement
Incoming tide/ cut off from beach. Rocks & limited beach access at High Tide. Check tide times. Sessions not to run 1.5-2hrs after/before high tide. Consult with Lifeguards on duty. Staff Lesson Plan
Adventure Activities Ltd RISK ASSESSMENT Activity: Board Surfing Quals: BSA, L1 Coach Location: Rest Bay, Porthcawl. Ratio) 1:10, (Nars + water competent and in house trained Date: Cell Phone: Yes Assessment Team: Nigel Jones PP: 999 Rest Bay LG NB. Ratios can be extended 1:12, for staff to assist with group control only List of hazards arising from activities Control measures in place to reduce risk of hazard Arrangements to ensure the control measures continue to be effectively implemented Rips, Overflows, Races * Separation Changing wind and sea conditions Interference by other water users Result of cold water * hypothermia Stay away from points, headlands. Due to strong rip currents (especially around left point). Use middle of bay and use marker points. Educate students on emergency drills and escape routes. Awareness of sand banks. Surf low to mid tide Instructor to assess situation. Stay to designated areas, use board areas. Stay away from swimming area. Teach students safety procedures Wetsuits to be worn, spare clothing to be available. Extra emergency equipment to be carried in vehicle, (Sleeping bags, hot drink, etc.) Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. Check with local weather, water temperatures, consult with RNLI, coastguard and lifeguards. Incoming tide, risk of being cut off. Surf only low to 2 hrs approx. before high tide. Consult Lifeguards, Coastguards on tidal situations. Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. Sprains and strains during activity Group to warm up and down appropriately, staff to implement walk to surfing area Staff to implement
Adventure Activities Ltd RISK ASSESSMENT Activity: Stand up paddle surfing Quals: N.A.R.S. and ASI SUP or Adventures In House Assesment By Bsa coach educator Nigel Jones. Location: General. (lifeguard patrolled beaches Safe surf area ) Ratio: 1:10, Cell Phone: Yes Date : 09/07/15 Assessment Team: Nigel Jones: Nars lifeguard. Nars Coach educator. S.R.T. M.L trained. BSA level 2. BSA CE/TA, ASI L3 NB. Ratios can be extended 1:10, if instructor deems safe. Adventures Activity centre requires that all SUP participants must wear buoyancy aids.. List of hazards arising from activities Control measures in place to reduce risk of hazard Arrangements to ensure the control measures continue to be effectively implemented Rips, Overflows, Races * Separation Changing wind and sea conditions Interference by other water users Result of cold water * Hypothermia Stay away from points, headlands. Due to strong rip currents (especially around Rhych Point). Use middle of bay and use marker points. Educate students on emergency drills and escape routes. Awareness of sand banks. Instructor to assess situation. Stay to designated areas, use board areas. Stay away from swimming area. Teach students safety procedures as per ASI, BSA, ISA or in house assessed where applicable. Wetsuits to be worn, spare clothing to be available. Extra emergency equipment to be carried in vehicle, (Sleeping bags, hot drink, etc.) Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. Check with local weather, water temperatures, consult with RNLI, coastguard and lifeguards. Sprains and strains during activity Dangers of Offshore winds Group to warm up and down appropriately, staff to implement Activity not to take place with offshore winds in excess of 15 mph on beach. Staff to implement Check visual signs using Beufort scale and or wind speed reader. Updates from magic seaweed Danger of being hit by board, hitting board, Correct training giving in how to avoid STAFF TO IMPLEMENT
Falling on board or paddle Correct training giving in how to avoid Falling in shallow water and injuring lower limbs Danger of drowning Danger of being swept out to sea by currents or wind Beach changes at Rest Bay (Rocks at high tide) Correct training giving in how to avoid injury ie falling flat. Wetsuits to be worn, leashes to be worn, at all times. Students to stay in waist depth water until swimming compency proven. Constant supervision by NARS life gaurds. Students to be kept within the surf line. Or in the event of small surf (less than 3ft) Students kept in waist to chest deep water. Sessions must be run 1.5-2hr after/ before high tide Bouyancy Aids always to be worn Staff to educate inform and control students Staff session plan
Adventure Activities Ltd RISK ASSESSMENT Activity: Board Surfing Quals: N.A.R.S. / N.B.V.L.Q. + SurfGB/ASI level 1 Location: General. (lifeguard patrolled beaches Safe surf area ) Ratio: 1:10, Cell Phone: Yes Date : 08/03/16 Assessment Team: Nigel Jones: Nars lifeguard. Nars Coach educator. S.R.T. Surf GB level 2. BSA CE/TA Dean Jones, Nars lifeguard, Nars coach educator,. List of hazards arising from activities Rips, Overflows, Races * Separation Control measures in place to reduce risk of hazard Stay away from points, headlands. Due to strong rip currents (especially around Rhych Point). Use middle of bay and use marker points. Educate students on emergency drills and escape routes. Awareness of sand banks. Arrangements to ensure the control measures continue to be effectively implemented Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. Changing wind and sea conditions Interference by other water users Result of cold water * Hypothermia Falling in shallow water off surfboard / onto surfboard. Incoming tide, risk of being cut of and risk of rocks at high tide. Limited beach availability at Rest Bay. Being hit by surfboard Team based surfboard/sup water activities ( running over boards / Balancing on board) Sprains and strains during activity Rocks at slipway on Rest Bay Risk of slips and falls and strains resulting from Carrying boards over uneven surfaces. Instructors to assess situation. No activities to take place while Red Flag is flying. Stay to designated areas, use board areas. Stay away from swimming area. Teach students safety procedures, ie how to fall correctly, how to use surfboard as a sheild Wetsuits to be worn, spare clothing to be available. Extra emergency equipment to be carried in vehicle, (Sleeping bags, hot drink, etc.) BSA/ Surf GB lesson plan to be followed (how to fall correctly) Lessons/activities can not take place 2hours before & after high tide at Rest Bay. BSA/ Surf GB lesson plan ( How to protect head) Only run these activities after Safety brief. Group to warm up and down appropriately, staff to implement Use of wetsuits Sessions run 2hrs before and after high tide Correct Manual handling techniques to be taught.. Boards to be ferried, not carried, over uneven grounds Ie rocks rtc Update through local Coastguards, RNLI, Lifeguards, periodic checks by safety officers. BSA lesson plan to be implemented by staff, Surf school identification vests to be worn. Pre discussion with other surf schools. Check local weather, water temperatures, consult with RNLI, coastguard and lifeguards. staff / management to implement Activities booked & planned at centre around tide times. Consultation on day with beach lifeguards and other surf schools. Staff/ management to implement Staff / management to implement Staff / management to implement Staff / management to implement
Risk Assessment for Team Building Games (Onsite and Offsite) Risk Assessment: 01 (General) March 2016 Reviewed: Annually (or when using new location) Written By: Dean Jones Introduction Assessing risks is simple in principle. It involves identifying hazards or examining what in a particular situation could cause harm or damage and then assessing the likelihood that harm will actually be experienced by a specified person/group and what the consequences would be (i.e. the risk). The overall objective is to obtain a view on how to manage the risk or to compare the risk with other risks. At a conceptual level, it has proved useful to make a distinction between an assessment of the risks (the evaluation of the likelihood of harm and its consequences for the person or group as described above) and risk control (the prioritisation of risks and the introduction of measures that might be put in place to reduce, if not prevent, the harm from occurring). This stems from the belief that an assessment of risks by and large can be scientific and objective but risk control less so because it integrates the results of an assessment of risks with other critical inputs. Risk assessments are written in compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and in accordance with HSE 5 Steps to Risk Assessment and HSE A Guide to Risk Assessment Requirements. The assessments are reviewed when it is suspected that the assessments are no longer valid or there has been a significant change. They will be reviewed annually. We recognise that risk assessments are fundamental in ensuring a safely run Outdoor Activity. By continuous systematic and dynamic assessment of risk by all employees, adhering to the operational and safety procedures and policies and continuous training, risks are reduced to an acceptable level. To carry out daily risk management all staff must be able to fully understand the Risk Assessment procedure and parameters:
Step 1. Identify the Hazard. Step 2. Identify Who may be harmed? Customers People paying to take part in the activity Public Spectators or other people in the area of activity Employees All staff on site Step 3. Determine the Risk. LIKELIHOOD (LHD) CONSEQUENCE (CON) Very low Definitely will not happen Very low Injury very insignificant i.e. splinters Unlikely to happen Injury fairly minor i.e. minor cut, grazes, bruising Medium Moderate chance of accident happening Medium Injury would stop casualty continuing with task. High Quite likely to happen High Serious injury requiring medical assistance i.e. broken bones Very high Likelihood will happen Very high Very serious injury or possible fatality Step 4. Existing Control Measures. These are the measure we have put in place to keep the risk to an acceptable level. The Residual Risk (RR) is the level of risk that remains after putting all the control measures into practice. RESIDUAL RISK (RR) Very low Minimal risk, control measure more then necessary Control measures satisfactory Medium Control measures adequate High Control measure requires constant supervision. Re-assess situation Very high Control measures inadequate. Stop activity Step 5. The Review Process. Risk assessments will be reviewed when it is suspected that the assessment is no longer valid or there has been a significant change. In addition they will be thoroughly reviewed annually.
SER HAZARD LHD CON WHO MIGHT BE HARMED 001 Using Team Building Props (Balls, pipes, ropes etc ) Employees, Customers 002 Slips trips and Falls Med Med Customers, Public, employees and contractors EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES 1. Only equipment designed and approved for use can be used. 2. All Employees will receive training on the equipment. 3. Participants are to be 7 years or older in accordance with the industry guidelines 4. Individuals who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to play. 5. All participants will attend the training session prior to commencing play. 6. All players will have a disclaimer signed by them or a parent or guardian. (if under 16) 7. Only mature and competent employees will deliver the safety brief and instructions. 8. Customers will be supervised at all times. 9. All staff will be First aid trained. 1. Players requested to wear suitable footwear via the organiser prior to arriving on site. 2. Where practicable all slipping/tripping hazards removed or clearly identified 3. Safety brief includes a section on possible hazards. 4. All playing fields walked at the start of the day or prior to use to identify and mark any new hazards 5. All man made tripping hazards must be highlighted or removed 6. Employee s must makes sure customers with inappropriate footwear are asked to change or remove it. FURTHER CONTROL MEASURES RR
7. Ensure customers are made aware of the boundaries to the playing areas prior to the start of the game. 6. For off-site games an inspection of the venue must be carried out prior to confirming an event. 7. All players will be delivered a full safety brief detailing the potential hazards in the playing area. 003 Manual Handling of Equipment Med Employees 1. All employees will be trained in the correct manual handling procedures 2. All equipment will be stored in crates with a specific weight load and crated will not be overloaded. 3. Members of the public, customers or contractors will not be allowed to assist with manual handling. 004 Falls from Height Very High Customers, Public, employees and contractors 1. Players/marshals or other personnel are not allowed to climb trees or other obstacles not designed for this purpose. 2. Employees will closely monitor areas where customers may be tempted to climb above ground level. 005 Vehicle Movement High Customers, Public, employees and contractors 1. Only those Insured on the company vehicle will be allowed to drive the vehicle. 2. All vehicle use will be minimal once customers are on site. 3. Once the vehicle is in position for the day the parking break will be applied and the keys will be removed from the ignition.