Nightline Overall Risk Assessment Rating (column 4) To obtain a risk rating for each identified hazard, the score for the likelihood of it happening is multiplied by the score for its potential for harm (For example, 8 (high) multiplied by 6 (normal) = 48). The final result is a list of vulnerable areas each with a risk assessment rating. The higher the number, then the greater the risk. The Risks Likelihood Severity Overall 5 5 25 Trips and Falls, Head Injury 3) Security 4) Group Control 5) Weather/Environment Adverse weather effects 2 5 10 5 7 35 3 5 15 7 5 35 List of Measures taken to Control Hazards: 1) Adult in charge is to ensure the group stays together and is close enough to support and pays particular attention to the numbers of people allowed on each element. 2) Equipment is checked structurally every week by site staff and is checked by staff in the morning for functionality, before any activity sessions begin. 3) The course is fenced in and only opened when the activity is booked. 4) Recommended numbers of participants are given for safety and signs in place to help group control. 5) Adults/Group leaders will take weather conditions into consideration and adapt the course route if necessary.
Activity Element - Tyres 3 3 9 none Tyre falling over Losing rope Objects around the tyre 1 3 3 Multiple ropes and frame for stability 4 2 8 Leader must stand in appropriate position during weekly checks Activity Element Hanging Ropes, Head Injury 5 3 15 Leader Instruction for age group Roof Collapse Hilly area / Leaves gathering 2 5 10 Frame stabilised with guide rope and bolted to trees 4 3 12 Don t pull ropes Regroup point put in after the next activity 4 3 12 Remove water and leaves from roof
Activity Element Cargo Net Head injuries 5 5 25 Maximum number in place Net elevated to remove stress on head/neck Loss of rope Objects on ground 2 3 6 Climbing ropes used for elevation 3 5 15 Maximum number in place with signs 6 3 18 Remove Chestnut casings Activity Element Rope Corner 5 2 10 Ropes put to inside of post to reduce risk of impacts with tree and post Structure collapse Confined space 1 2 2 Securely bolted to tree 5 3 15 Maximum 4 participants sign Regroup position after element 3 2 6 None
Activity Element Scramble 4 6 24 Rope tightened for support Logs dug into ground to reduce fall height 1 6 6 Logs steaked down Slippery logs 4 4 16 Regroup position before obstacle for information relay 5 5 25 Room for drainage between logs Activity Element Railway Sleepers 5 4 20 Rope direct to sleeper to Ankles Head Injury prevent trips and falls Instruct to Crawl to reduce risk of falling off Dead end posts padded 2 4 8 Sleepers are steaked down 4 3 12 Leader must stand in appropriate position 6 5 30 Instruct to crawl Remove chestnut casings
Activity Element Spiders Web /Collisions 6 4 24 Maximum number in place to reduce collisions Bungees used to reduce risk of garrotting with a trip/fall Bungees breaking 2 4 8 Checks in place for straps and supports Participants getting lost Items on the floor 6 4 24 Signs used Appropriate position of leader during checks Activity Element Hurdles Head Injuries 3 4 12 Maximum number in place to reduce collisions Padding used for head height obstacles Collapse 1 4 4 Checks in place for beams and supports Participants losing rope Wet/slippery conditions 3 3 9 Signs used Appropriate position of leader during checks