Weymouth Rowing Club Safety Plan Appendix A - Risk Assessments Version 03102012 WRC Safety Plan - Appendix A version 03102012 Page A-1
Key to Risk Assessments (copied from British Rowing RowSafe framework) Severity of Harm Probability of Harm Slight Harm Moderate Harm Extreme Harm Very Unlikely Very Low Risk Low Risk Medium Risk Unlikely Low Risk Medium Risk Medium Risk Likely Medium Risk High Risk High Risk Very Likely High Risk High Risk Very High Risk Very Low Risk Low Risk Medium Risk High Risk Very High Risk Assessment of Acceptability Acceptable Risks should be reduced to acceptable level - if reasonably practicable to do so Unacceptable Very Low Risk Low Risk Medium Risk High Risk Very High Risk Acceptability - Guidance on mitigating actions and timescales Risks considered to be acceptable. No further actions are required other than to ensure the controls are maintained. No additional controls are required unless they can be implemented easily in terms of time, money and effort. Actions to further reduce these risls are assigned low priority. Arrangements should be made to ensure the controls are maintained. Consideration should be given as to whether the risks can be lowered where applicable to a tolerable level and preferably to an acceptable level but taking due account of the costs of the additional risk reduction measures. The risk reduction measures should be implemented within a defined time period. Arrangements should be made to ensure the controls are maintained particularly if the risk levels are associated with harmful consequences. Substantial efforts should be made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures should be implemented urgently within a defined time period and it might be necessary to consider suspending or restricting the activity or to apply interim risk control measures until this has been completed. Considerable resources might have to be allocated to implement additional control measures. Arrangements should be made to ensure the controls are maintained particularly if the risk levels are associated with harmful consequences. Risks considered to be unacceptable. Substantial improvements in risk controls are necessary so that the risk is reduced to a tolerable or acceptable level. The activity should be halted until risk controls are implemented that reduce the risk so that it is no longer very high. If it is not possible to reduce risk the activity should remain prohibited. WRC Safety Plan - Appendix A version 03102012 Page A-2
1. Launch & Recovery of Gig or Flashboat Id. Risk Scenario Probability VU/U/L/VL 1.1 Heavy lifting causes injuries to personnel (particularly to back) 1.2 Collision between gig or flashboat and member of public (eg cycling, pushchair, fishing) causes injuries 1.3 Toppling of gig while supported on two trollies causes injuries to personnel and/or damage to gig 1.4 Slipping on slimy slipway causes injuries to Severity S / M / E Planned Actions to control risk level to acceptable level Unlikely Moderate Medium At least six able-bodied persons should lift one end of a gig; All members are required to ensure they understand good practice for heavy lifting; Unlikely Slight Low Trolley drivers must look out for approaching members of the public Unlikely Slight Low Trolley drivers must watch and ensure sufficient personnel are steadying the gig at all times Unlikely Slight Low All personnel using the slipway must ensure they are aware of its Planned Actions if Risk scenario occurs is treated; ; Details of affected member(s) of public to be obtained and recorded - a description of incident must be agreed without admitting blame at the scene is treated; ; Condition of gig must be assessed before deciding whether to continue with launch or return to boathouse for repair/quarantine WRC Safety Plan - Appendix A version 03102012 Page A-3
personnel 1.5 Harmful chemical deposits on slipway (slime clearance) cause burns 1.6 Sharp objects (eg syringes, glass fragments) on slipway cause injuries 2. Rowing condition, wear suitable footwear and exercise care Unlikely Moderate Medium All personnel using the slipway must ensure they are aware of its condition, wear suitable footwear and exercise care Unlikely Moderate Medium All personnel using the slipway must ensure they are aware of its condition, wear suitable footwear and exercise care Id. Risk Scenario Probability VU/U/L/VL 2.1 Gig/flashboat collides with submerged or semisubmerged rock resulting in ingress of water or sinking 2.2 Gig collides with another vessel resulting in damage to gig/flashboat or others' Severity S / M / E Planned Actions to control risk level to acceptable level Very Unlikely Moderate Low All coxswains are required to be aware of the locations and nature of rocks within the intended sea area which pose a hazard to the gig/flashboat and to keep well clear. Very Unlikely Moderate Low All coxswains are required to maintain a look out for other vessels and to navigate and Planned Actions if Risk scenario occurs WRC Safety Plan - Appendix A version 03102012 Page A-4
property 2.3 Gig capsizes in severe sea-state waves 2.4 Rapid and unpredicted change of environmental conditions (sea-state, wind, fog, rain) resulting in increased probability of risks defined above 2.5 Misunderstanding of tidal currents results in inability control the gig/flashboat in accordance with accepted 'rules of the road'. All coxswains are to maintain a look out for increasing fog or diminshing daylight and take suitable action to avoid/minimise time on the water in conditions of inadequate visibility. Very Unlikely Moderate Low The rowing activity will not be commenced if any of the following criteria are forecast to occur within 2 hours of launch:- Gigs:- Wind exceeds Beaufort 4 (13 knots mean, 16 knots maximum); Seastate exceeds 3 (wave height 0.6 metres mean, 1.0 metres maximum); Visibility is less that 1 kilometre. Flashboat:- Wind exceeds Beaufort 2 (5 knots mean, 6 knots maximum); Seastate exceeds 2 (wave height 0.2 metres mean, 0.3 metres maximum); Visibility is less that 1 kilometre. Very Unlikely Moderate Low All coxswains must maintain a look out for changing conditions and seek shelter in harbour or nearest shore (taking due account of submerged rocks) if appropriate Very Unlikely Extreme Medium All coxswains are required to be aware of local conditions Coxswain to communicate with club safety boat or other gigs; WRC Safety Plan - Appendix A version 03102012 Page A-5
to row against tides and return to Weymouth Harbour If not available then:- 2.6 Rower collapses (heart attack, exhaustion, asthma attack etc) OR Rower suffers hypothermia OR Rower suffers hyperthermia 2.7 Rower experiences general health issue during or after rowing:- Very Unlikely Extreme Medium All rowers and coxswains are required to ensure they are aware of potential medical hazards associated with rowing activities and to ensure they only engage in activities within their personal abilities All rowers and coxswains are required to ensure they are aware of potential medical hazards associated with rowing activities and take appropriate mitigating actions Sunburn Unlikely Moderate Medium Use protective creams, sunglasses, clothing Effects of waterborne desease (e.g. Weil's) 3. Equipment Maintenance Id. Risk Scenario Probability VU/U/L/VL 3.1 Fire in boathouse (e.g. due to electrical equipment fault) Very Unlikely Extreme Medium Avoid/minimise contact of seawater with eyes, mouth, nose, skin cuts; Wash affected skin and clothes after rowing, specifically before eating Severity S / M / E Planned Actions to control risk level to acceptable level Very Unlikely Moderate Low No smoking permitted in boathouse. Electrical circuitry tested periodically. If symptoms persist then seek medical advice from a Doctor If symptoms persist then seek medical advice from a Doctor Planned Actions if Risk scenario occurs 3.2 Dust (eg from rubbing Unlikely Slight Low Personnel engaged in activities First-aider to provide assistance to WRC Safety Plan - Appendix A version 03102012 Page A-6
down, power tools) causes irritation to eyes, lungs etc. 3.3 Fumes from paint/solvents causes lung irritation 3.4 Flying sparks or splinters (power tools) causes eye injury which generate dust are advised to use appropriate personal protective devices. The side door in the boathouse should be opened to provide ventilation provided air temperatures are suitable. Unlikely Slight Low Personnel using paints and solvents are advised to use appropriate personal protective devices. The side door in the boathouse should be opened to provide ventilation provided air temperatures are suitable. Unlikely Slight Low Personnel using power tools are advised to use appropriate personal protective devices (e.g. goggles, masks, hoods). injured person(s) using resources in boathouse first aid kit and decide whether to call ambulance service First-aider to provide assistance to injured person(s) using resources in boathouse first aid kit and decide whether to call ambulance service First-aider to provide assistance to injured person(s) using resources in boathouse first aid kit and decide whether to call ambulance service WRC Safety Plan - Appendix A version 03102012 Page A-7