The Trekking Company Ltd. Risk Assessments These Risk Assessments are carried out by an appropriately qualified competent person. Revised January 2014 Index of Risk Assessments Outdoor Activities General Rock Climbing p2 Hill Walking p4 Abseiling (Towers) p6 Rock Scrambling p8 Canoe/Kayak p9 Mountain Biking p10 Tunnels p11 High Ropes Perch p12 Postmans Walk p13 Tarzan Vine p14 Tree Climb p15 Jacobs ladder p16 Tree Abseil p17 Log Walk p18 Zipwire p19 All Aboard p20 Ball Jump p21 Crate Challenge p22 Indiana Bridge p23 Low Ropes Criss Cross p24 Nitro Crossing p25 Titanic p26 See Saw p27 Blackland Low Ropes p28 Archery p29 Orienteering p30 Problem Solving p31 (all problems) Other Activities and Campsite Games Bivouac Building p38 Swimming p39 Night Hike p40 Games Generic p41 Heartbreak Ridge p42 Gladiators p41 Activities Other Areas (Peak District etc) Worm Hole p44 Tyrolean Traverse p45 Gorge Walking p46 Weaselling p47 Bouldering p48 Endurance p49 Use of Trangias p50 Abseiling Cathedral Quarry p54 Millers Dale p55 Camping and General Indoor Accommodation p57 Campsites p59 Food Hygiene p62 Tent Erection p63 Cleaning p64 Important Notes p65 1
Outdoor Activities - General Rock Climbing Fall due to belayer inattention. Fall due to lowering incorrectly. Traffic accident on route to the crag. Fall due to equipment failure Likelihood of Graded 1-5 Severity of Graded 1-5 Use experienced and qualified instructors. Use appropriate belay method for group. Use buddy system to cross check and back up. Instructor belays where appropriate. Use experienced and qualified instructors. Instructor stress to group importance of lowering. Instructor supervises/operates lower when needed. All TrekCo minibus drivers hold the relevant driving qualification and, where applicable, are subject to retesting at the appropriate intervals. All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. Staff observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Staff observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Any diversions, hazards on route etc. are passed on to all drivers. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. 2
Struck by a falling object Fall from top of crag whilst not secured All climbing equipment is carried in rucksacks. Any equipment not being used is returned to the rucksack and the sack secured or positioned in a place where it is not a hazard to those below. Instructors setting up at the top of a crag are to wear harnesses and ensure they are secure before approaching an edge. Students and teachers waiting to descend an abseil are to be positioned in a secure area and/or connected to a safety rope before approaching an edge. Likelihood of Graded 1-5 Severity of Graded 1-5 Any instructor who revisits the top of a crag should recheck the position and security of the rucksack, and check for loose rocks to prevent rock fall. Any instructor who revisits the top of a crag should secure themselves before approaching any edge. 3
Hill Walking Summer Conditions Adverse weather conditions Slips, trips and falls Fatigue Thirst, hunger Problems on steep descents Effects of heat and cold, hypothermia and hyperthermia Sunburn visitors Blisters 1. Check footwear fits correctly Likelihood of Graded 1-5 Severity of Graded 1-5 1. Sufficient instructor/participant ratios 2. Spare clothing carried 3 3 9 3. Constant checking of weather forecast 4. Group shelters carried 5. Bad weather descent paths prepared 1. Footwear checked prior to walk 2. Planned routes agreed by instructors 3 3 9 based upon conditions and ability 3. First aid kits carried by instructors 4. Instructors hold first aid qualification 1. Sufficient instructor/participant ratios 2. Physical assessment of group made 3 2 6 prior to and during the walk 3. Sufficient rest breaks taken 4. Instructor vigilance 1. Food and water carried by all 2 3 6 2. Spare water and food carried by instructors 1. Confidence rope carried 2 2 4 1. Thorough briefing prior to walk covering weather, equipment & clothing 2. Check of clothing and equipment 3. Recognition of symptoms 4. Instructor carries additional clothing 2 4 8 1. Ensure screen is applied before and during the walk 2 2 4 4
Roads and traffic Lyme s disease from tick bites Stomach upsets from drinking polluted water Medical problem with existing condition and staff visitors 2. Check quality of socks 3. Correct first aid administered when required 1. Briefing and control of group when crossing roads 2. Instructors monitor traffic and control movement of the group 1. Instructors monitor advice regarding reported tick infestations 2. When in an area with ticks present advise the wearing of long trousers and the use of insect repellent. 3. Remind everyone to check for ticks that evening 4. Advise everyone of the signs and symptoms of Lyme s disease and emphasise the need to go to the doctor of any symptoms occur. 1. Provide advice and be selective regarding where water is taken from to drink on the hill 1. Consult teachers prior to walk 2. Ensure medication carried 3. Inform all instructors 3 3 9 2 3 6 5
Abseiling from Man Made Structures Falling from the tower platform or tripping down the stairs. Being hit by falling objects Equipment failure. of of Instructors follow Safe Operating Procedures for use of the Tower by clipping in all participants and themselves to the safety lines attached at the top of the Tower. Participants are briefed at the beginning of and during the session on how to use the safety lines correctly. Items being dropped from top of Tower causing potential head injuries. Hard Hat Area clearly designated and enforced. All Abseiling equipment to be correctly stored and checked before and after every session. PPE equipment regularly inspected and checked. 1 3 3 Extra care must be taken when multiple ropes are being used, ie: 3 ropes on one side of the tower. There will be multiple participants arriving to abseil and all instructors must be aware of the dangerous situation. Wherever possible a senior instructor will be present. Falling on the stairs. Participants running down/up the stairs; cuts, bruises or breaks All participants to be reminded to walk up the stairs and not to run during the initial briefing and repeated during the session as required. Incorrectly fitted equipment. Safe Operating Procedures adhered to. All equipment fitted and checked by a qualified Instructor. Chest harnesses 6
must be used where applicable. Rope burns, slipping, or minor personal injuries. Instructors qualified to In House Award, equivalent (as approved by Tech Advisor) or above i.e: CWAA, SPA, MIA. 1 3 3 Catching fingers, hair or loose clothing in abseil systems. Safe Operating Procedures adhered to. All equipment fitted and checked by a qualified Instructor. Ensure participant ties their hair back and removes loose or baggy clothing. Constant observation required by the instructor. Releasable abseil must be built into the system. Inclement weather Activity stopped during Electrical Storms, Heavy Rain and High Wind and all participants taken to a safe place until the weather improves. 2 4 8 7
Rock Scrambling Traffic accident on route to the venue. of of All TrekCo minibus drivers hold the relevant driving qualification and, where applicable, are subject to retesting at the appropriate intervals. Any diversions, hazards on route etc. are passed on to all drivers. Injury form slips and trips. Hit by falling objects. Hit by another person falling. Appropriate footwear is checked. Briefing and demonstration of good foot placements is carried out. Safe areas are designated as areas to wait for further instruction when at height. Helmets are worn. Instructor will assess the venue upon arrival and helmets are worn at all times. Instructor will position themselves between the climbing person and other group members and spot the climber. 2 3 6 Constant monitoring of the group is carried out and advice offered. Constant group management and assessment of weather and potential falling hazards is made throughout the session. Good group management is carried out at all times to prevent injury. 8
Kayaking and Canoeing Drowning due to immersion in water. of of Buoyancy aids of the correct size are given to all participants. These are then adjusted to fit each person. The correct fitting of buoyancy aids is monitored continually throughout the session. Traffic accident travelling to the venue. Injury due to being struck by a paddle All TrekCo minibus drivers hold the relevant driving qualification and, where applicable, are subject to retesting at the appropriate intervals. Awareness of the paddle length and movement is demonstrated during the pre- paddle brief on shore. 3 2 6 Any diversions, hazards on route etc. are passed on to all drivers. Instructors constantly remind users of the dangers of the paddle to others in the vicinity. Injury from objects on reservoir bottom. Trapped under capsized boat. A check of suitable footwear is made during the pre- paddle brief. Unsuitable footwear is changed and all footwear is checked for tightness of fit. Instructors always aware of the number in each boat and will carry out a head count after capsize and take suitable action. After immersion in water further checks of footwear are made to ensure protection is still being given. Communication between instructors will take place throughout the session as to numbers in each boat etc. 9
Mountain biking Injury due to falling off bike. Traffic accident travelling to the venue. Injury due to being struck by a low branch or other obstacle Injury due to collision with other bikes. of of A detailed brief and demonstration of riding and braking techniques is carried out before a session can begin. All TrekCo minibus drivers hold the relevant driving qualification and, where applicable, are subject to retesting at the appropriate intervals. Low branches on marked trails are monitored by the centre staff and cut where necessary. Instructors coming across low branches will remove them or alter the route for the group. Distances to be maintained by riders are detailed in the initial brief and reinforced throughout the session. 4 4 16 1 5 10 3 2 6 3 2 6 Risk is assessed throughout the session by the instructors and routes chosen to reduce the chances of falls. Any diversions, hazards on route etc. are passed on to all drivers. Low branches are reported to the centre staff at the end of a session and the appropriate action taken. Constant monitoring of distances is made throughout the session. 10
Tunnel Complexes Traffic accident travelling to the venue. Minor injury due to crawling in the tunnels. Injury due to protruding metal/wood. of of All TrekCo minibus drivers hold the relevant driving qualification and, where applicable, are subject to retesting at the appropriate intervals. Tunnelling techniques are demonstrated during the pre- activity brief. Clothing is checked for suitability, long sleeved tops and long legged trousers are recommended. Helmets are worn at all times. Tunnel complexes have various methods of covering exits when not in use. These can cause injury. 4 1 4 Any diversions, hazards on route etc. are passed on to all drivers. Constant monitoring of clothing is carried out (tops removed etc.) Any protruding metal/wood is pointed out to the students as part of the safety brief. Falling into a tunnel entrance/exit. Awareness of the dangers of being off balance when entering and exiting small tunnel complexes is reinforced. 1 3 3 When not taking part in the activity participants are kept well away from entrances/exits. 11
High Ropes Perch (or Trapeze Jump) Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury falling from ladder or pole. Rope burn whilst jumping off pole. Injury from heavy landing. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The ladder is tied to the pole by the instructor at the start of the session. Clear instructions are given in the correct techniques to be used to avoid injury. Before taking the participants weight in the harness to jump off and descend the instructor warns the participant to let go of the rope so any slack can be taken in. Lowering is only done by the instructor. 2 3 6 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Movement of the ladder is monitored and the session is halted to carry out adjustments. The instructor constantly offers advice on technique. Monitor the participant s reflex movement to grab the rope. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use. 12
High Ropes Postman s Walk Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury falling from ladder, tree or cables. Rope burn whilst stepping off cable. Injury from heavy landing. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The ladder is tied to the tree by the instructor at the start of the session. Clear instructions are given in the correct techniques to be used to avoid injury. Before taking the participants weight in the harness to jump off and descend the instructor warns the participant to let go of the rope so any slack can be taken in. Lowering is only done by the instructor. 2 3 6 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Movement of the ladder is monitored and the session is halted to carry out adjustments. The instructor constantly offers advice on technique. Monitor the participant s reflex movement to grab the rope. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use. 13
High Ropes Tarzan Vine Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury falling from ladder, tree or cables. Rope burn whilst stepping off cable. Injury from heavy landing. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The ladder is tied to the tree by the instructor at the start of the session. Clear instructions are given in the correct techniques to be used to avoid injury. Before taking the participants weight in the harness to jump off and descend the instructor warns the participant to let go of the rope so any slack can be taken in. Lowering is only done by the instructor. 2 3 6 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Movement of the ladder is monitored and the session is halted to carry out adjustments. The instructor constantly offers advice on technique. Monitor the participant s reflex movement to grab the rope. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use. 14
High Ropes Tree Climb Injury due to failure of equipment. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Injury due to failure of procedures. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Injury falling from ladder, tree or blocks. Rope burn whilst stepping off blocks. Injury from heavy landing. The ladder is tied to the tree by the instructor at the start of the session. Clear instructions are given in the correct techniques to be used to avoid injury. Before taking the participants weight in the harness to jump off and descend the instructor warns the participant to let go of the rope so any slack can be taken up. Lowering is only done by the instructor. 2 3 6 Movement of the ladder is monitored and the session is halted to carry out adjustments. The instructor constantly offers advice on technique. Monitor the participant s reflex movement to grab the rope. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use. 15
High Ropes Jacob s Ladder Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury falling from ladder, tree or rungs. Rope burn whilst stepping off the final rung. Injury due to colliding with a rung whilst being lowered. Injury from heavy landing. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The ladder is tied to the tree by the instructor at the start of the session. Clear instructions are given in the correct techniques to be used to avoid injury. Before taking the participants weight in the harness to jump off and descend the instructor warns the participant to let go of the rope so any slack can be taken in. The instructor communicates with the participant throughout the descent. 2 1 2 Lowering is only done by the instructor. 2 3 6 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Movement of the ladder is monitored and the session is halted to carry out adjustments. The instructor constantly offers advice on technique. Monitor the participant s reflex movement to grab the rope. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst descending. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use. 16
High Ropes Tree Abseil Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury falling from ladder or tree. Rope burn whilst abseiling. Injury from heavy landing. Struck by falling object. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The ladder is tied to the tree by the instructor at the start of the session. Clear instructions are given in the correct techniques to be used to avoid injury. Before commencing the abseil descent the participant is instructed in the correct techniques and told to let go of the static abseil rope if burning occurs. Lowering is only done by the instructor. All equipment is carried in rucksacks. Any equipment not being used is returned to the rucksack and the sack secured or positioned in a place where it is not a hazard to those below. 2 3 6 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Movement of the ladder is monitored and the session is halted to carry out adjustments. The instructor constantly offers advice on technique. Monitor the participant s descent and instruct to let go of the rope if necessary. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use. Any instructor working at height should recheck the position and security of the rucksack. 17
High Ropes Log Walk Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury falling from ladder, tree or off the log. Rope burn whilst jumping of the top section. Injury due to striking the log when jumping off. Injury from heavy landing. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The ladder is tied to the tree by the instructor at the start of the session. Clear instructions are given in the correct techniques to be used to avoid injury. Before taking the participants weight in the harness to jump off and descend the instructor warns the participant to let go of the rope so any slack can be taken up. The instructor communicates with the participant throughout the descent. 2 1 2 Lowering is only done by the instructor. 2 3 6 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Movement of the ladder is monitored and the session is halted to carry out adjustments. The instructor constantly offers advice on technique. Monitor the participant s reflex movement to grab the rope. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst descending. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use. 18
High Ropes Zip Wire Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury falling from the ladder. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The ladder is tied to the tree by the instructor at the start of the session. Clear instructions are given in the correct techniques to be used to avoid injury. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Movement of the ladder is monitored and the session is halted to carry out adjustments. The instructor constantly offers advice on technique. Injury due to entanglement in the equipment. Injury from heavy landing. Injury due to being struck by the tail end of the rope whilst spectating. Before dispatching the participant the instructor checks all connected ropes and devices and hand positioning to prevent entanglement. Long hair is tied back to protect the student. Operation of the lowering device is done by the participant and backed up by the instructor holding the dead end of the rope and pulling tight. The tail end of the rope is tied using a slip knot and is left long enough to be grabbed from the ground. 2 3 6 The bottom instructor instructs the participant to remove their hands from all equipment before beginning the descent process. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use and pull down on the dead end if required. The bottom instructor keeps everyone well back during the first part of the descent to avoid being struck by the trailing rope. 19
High Ropes All Aboard Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury falling from ladder, pole or off the platform. Rope burn whilst jumping off the platform. Injury from heavy landing. Injury from swinging back and striking the platform when jumping off. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The ladder is tied to the pole by the instructor at the start of the session. Clear instructions are given in the correct techniques to be used to avoid injury. Before taking the participants weight in the harness to jump off and descend the instructor warns the participant to let go of the rope so any slack can be taken in. Lowering is only done by the instructor. The instructor instructs the participants to face inwards and jump off backwards therefore allowing them to use their hands to prevent injury when swinging back towards the platform. 2 3 6 2 2 4 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Movement of the ladder is monitored and the session is halted to carry out adjustments. The instructor constantly offers advice on technique. Monitor the participant s reflex movement to grab the rope. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use. A reminder of the dangers of swinging back into the platform is given just before jumping off. 20
High Ropes Ball Jump Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury falling from ladder, tree or platform. Rope burn whilst jumping off the platform. Injury from heavy landing. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The ladder is tied to the tree by the instructor at the start of the session. Clear instructions are given in the correct techniques to be used to avoid injury. Before taking the participants weight in the harness to jump off and descend the instructor warns the participant to let go of the rope so any slack can be taken up. Lowering is only done by the instructor. 2 3 6 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Movement of the ladder is monitored and the session is halted to carry out adjustments. The instructor constantly offers advice on technique. Monitor the participant s reflex movement to grab the rope whilst reaching to strike the ball. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use. 21
High Ropes Crates Challenge Injury due to failure of equipment. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Injury due to failure of procedures. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Injury due to falling crates. Rope burn whilst falling off the crates. Injury from heavy landing. The crate stack is carefully monitored by the instructor and the positions of all other group members are also monitored. Before taking the participants weight in the harness to jump off and descend the instructor warns the participant to let go of the rope so any slack can be taken up. Lowering is only done by the instructor. 2 3 6 Other group members are made aware of the safe areas to remain in whilst the stack is high. Monitor the participant s reflex movement to grab the rope when the stack begins to fall. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use. 22
High Ropes Indiana Bridge Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury falling from ladder, tree or cables. Rope burn whilst stepping off cable. Injury from heavy landing. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The ladder is tied to the tree by the instructor at the start of the session. Clear instructions are given in the correct techniques to be used to avoid injury. Before taking the participants weight in the harness to jump off and descend the instructor warns the participant to let go of the rope so any slack can be taken in. Lowering is only done by the instructor. 2 3 6 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Movement of the ladder is monitored and the session is halted to carry out adjustments. The instructor constantly offers advice on technique. Monitor the participant s reflex movement to grab the rope. Monitor the speed of the rope through the lowering device whilst in use. 23
Low Ropes Criss Cross Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury from falling from the platform. Injury from falling from the wire. Injury from heavy landing as a result of swinging. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The platforms are low and group sizes small enough to enable all group members to fit on without danger. The wire is close to the ground and requires only a short step off. The wire presents a trip hazard when the participant is on the ground. Progress across the wire is kept slow so as to prevent momentum being built up by speed and being off balance. 2 3 6 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Behaviour of group members is constantly monitored. Behaviour of group members is constantly monitored. Behaviour of group members is constantly monitored. 24
Low Ropes Nitro Rope Crossing Injury due to failure of equipment. Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury from falling from the platform. Injury from swinging back into the platform. Injury from rope burn. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The platforms are low and group sizes small enough to enable all group members to fit on. Participants are instructed to grab high up the rope so that when swinging back they land on their feet. The rope used is of a large diameter and is offers good grip. 2 3 6 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Behaviour of group members is constantly monitored. If the group is too large then some members remain off the platform. Behaviour and ability of the group members is constantly monitored. Students are encouraged to maintain a firm grip. 25
Low Ropes Titanic Rope Crossing Injury due to failure of equipment. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Injury due to failure of procedures. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. 2 5 10 Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Injury from falling from the platform. Injury from swinging back into the platform. Injury from rope burn. The platforms are low to the ground and group sizes small enough to enable all group members to fit on. 2 3 6 Participants are instructed to grab high up the rope so that when swinging back they land on their feet. 2 2 9 The rope used is of a large diameter and is offers good grip. 2 3 6 Behaviour of group members is constantly monitored. If the group is too large then some members remain off the platform. Behaviour and ability of the group members is constantly monitored. Students are encouraged to maintain a firm grip. 26
Low Ropes See Saw Injury due to failure of equipment Injury due to failure of procedures. Injury due to falling from the see saw. Injury due to being trapped beneath the see saw. of of All PPE equipment is subject to a thorough scheduled inspection by a competent person. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. There is a step which is used to get on and off of the seesaw. When loading the see saw individuals are positioned accordingly. The see saw is placed on car tyres to prevent contact with the ground and allow space for feet etc. 2 5 10 2 3 6 2 4 9 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Behaviour and ability of the group members is constantly monitored. Behaviour and ability of the group members is constantly monitored. 27
Site Specific Blackland Farm Low Ropes Assault Course Major injury due to failure of equipment. of of All obstacles are subject to a thorough inspection. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary Major injury due to failure of procedures. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. Injury due to falling off an obstacle. Injury due to heavy landing. A walk through demonstrating all the obstacles is carried out prior to the group attempting the course on their own. Spotters are used throughout the activity to reduce the chances of a heavy fall/landing. 3 2 6 3 2 6 the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. 28
Archery Misdirection when shooting arrows. Archer being hit by an arrow. Non- archer being hit by an arrow. Minor injury from bow string or arrow. of of The initial safety brief and demonstration covers the danger of misdirection when shooting arrows. The initial safety brief and demonstration covers the awareness of the position of other archers when shooting arrows. Non- archers are seated in a safe area well back from danger. The initial safety brief and demonstration covers the correct techniques to be used. 3 2 6 the technique and aim of archers. the technique and aim of archers and their position in relation to other archers. the location of non- archers. the technique and aim of archers. 29
Orienteering Injury due to slips, trips or falls. Hypothermia. of of The instructor will fully brief the group in all aspects of orienteering including obstacle crossing and current conditions underfoot. Constantly monitor the weather, brief the students prior to orienteering regarding suitable clothing etc. 3 2 6 1 3 3 the group and advises about areas that are likely to cause harm or injury. The instructors constantly monitor the group and provide spare clothing etc. where necessary. Dehydration. Exhaustion. Collision with road traffic. Panic and disorientation. Constantly monitor the weather, brief the students prior to orienteering regarding suitable clothing, fluid intake before, during and after the session. Constantly monitor the weather, brief the students prior to orienteering regarding suitable clothing, fluid intake before, during and after the hike. The students are made aware of the dangers of nearby roads and that the road is generally the boundary of the course and will not need to be crossed. Instructors roam around the area providing assistance and reassurance throughout the session. 1 3 3 1 1 1 The instructors constantly monitor the group and carry spare fluids etc. The instructors constantly monitor the group and observe levels of fitness and fatigue. Action is taken to return exhausted students to adult supervision and first aid. Instructors and staff constantly monitor the group s whereabouts with regard to the road. End times are agreed with the groups and instructors search for missing groups immediately. 30
Problem Solving Problem Solving Bomb Task Major injury due to failure of equipment. Major injury due to failure of procedures. Injury due to overbalancing. of of All problem solving equipment is subject to a thorough inspection. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. When the task is set up the cordoned off area is made of such as size as to remove the need to overbalance to complete the task. 4 2 8 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. Injury due to mishandling items of equipment. The instructor will advise as to what is permissible with regards to the equipment supplied to complete the task. 3 2 6 the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. Problem Solving Rope Triangle Major injury due to failure of equipment. All problem solving equipment is subject to a thorough inspection. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary Major injury due to failure of procedures. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are 31
Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. available at all times to the instructional staff. Injury due to overbalancing. When the task is set up the height of the triangle area is made of such as size as to remove the need to overbalance to complete the task. 2 2 4 the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. Injury due to mishandling items of equipment. Back injury due to poor lifting technique. Hand injury due to being trodden on. Injury due to heavy landing. Problem Solving Holey Tubes Major injury due to failure of equipment. Major injury due to failure of procedures. The instructor will advise as to what is permissible with regards to the equipment supplied to complete the task. 3 2 6 The instructor will advise the correct lifting techniques during the initial brief of the task and raise awareness of the possible dangers. The instructor will advise the correct lifting techniques during the initial brief of the task and raise awareness of the possible dangers. The instructor will advise of the dangers of a heavy landing and will 4 3 12 support the first person out of the triangle, then the first person out will take over responsibility for the support of the other group members. All problem solving equipment is subject to a thorough inspection. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and 32 the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the
Injury due to falling over due to slipping/tripping. Back injury due to poor lifting technique. Problem Solving Blind Walk Major injury due to failure of equipment. Major injury due to failure of procedures. Injury due to falling whilst blindfolded. Facial/head injury due to protruding branches. Problem Solving Spider s Web Major injury due to retrained every season. The instructors monitor the wetness of the ground underfoot and will move the task should it become dangerous. 33 The instructor will advise the correct lifting techniques during the initial brief of the task and raise awareness of the possible dangers. Likelihood of Graded 1-5 Severity of Graded 1-5 All problem solving equipment is subject to a thorough inspection. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. Spotters are used to guide blindfolded group members. The instructor checks the route prior to the group undertaking the task. 2 2 4 All problem solving equipment is subject to a thorough inspection. 1 3 3 instructional staff. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the
failure of equipment. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary Major injury due to failure of procedures. Back injury due to poor lifting technique. Injury due to being dropped by other group members. Problem Solving Kitzbuhel Challenge (Skis) Major injury due to failure of equipment. Major injury due to failure of procedures. Ankle or other injury due to falling from skis. Injury due to being fallen on by another person. Minor rope burns from holding ropes. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. 1 3 3 The instructor will advise the correct lifting techniques during the initial brief of the task and raise awareness of the possible dangers. The instructor will advise the correct lifting techniques during the initial brief 3 3 9 of the task and raise awareness of the possible dangers. All problem solving equipment is subject to a thorough inspection. 1 3 3 Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed 1 3 3 and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The instructor will advise the correct skiing techniques during the initial 1 3 3 brief of the task. The instructor will advise the correct skiing techniques during the initial 1 3 3 brief of the task and raise awareness of the possible dangers. Knots are tied in the rope to aid grip and help prevent slippage/burning. 1 3 3 34 Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. the group and advises against dangerous techniques the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. the group.
Problem Solving Michelin Challenge (Tyres) Major injury due to failure of equipment. Major injury due to failure of procedures. Back injury due to poor lifting technique. Injury due to being hit by a tyre. Problem Solving Minefield Major injury due to failure of equipment. Major injury due to failure of procedures. of of All problem solving equipment is subject to a thorough inspection. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The instructor will advise the correct lifting techniques during the initial brief of the task and raise awareness of the possible dangers. The instructor will enforce the rule that only one tyre is moved at a time therefore reducing the chances of a tyre falling or being dropped. All problem solving equipment is subject to a thorough inspection. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. 35 1 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 6 Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. Behaviour of group members is constantly monitored. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. The instructor will advise the correct
Back injury due to poor lifting technique. Ankle or other injury due to falling from a plank. Splinters from handling the planks. Problem Solving Train Trax Major injury due to failure of equipment. Major injury due to failure of procedures. Back injury due to poor lifting technique. Splinters from handling the planks. Ankle or other injury due to falling from a plank. Problem Solving Stick Task Major injury due to failure of equipment. lifting techniques during the initial brief of the task and raise awareness of the possible dangers. The instructor will advise the correct minefield crossing techniques during the initial brief of the task. All problem solving equipment is subject to a thorough inspection. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. All problem solving equipment is subject to a thorough inspection. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. New instructional staff are put through an intensive training course, observed and tested before solo instructing. Returning staff are observed and retrained every season. The instructor will advise the correct lifting techniques during the initial brief of the task and raise awareness of the possible dangers. Daily before use and after use inspections are carried out by all users. 2 3 6 The instructor will advise the correct crossing techniques during the initial brief of the task. 3 3 6 All problem solving equipment is subject to a thorough inspection. Daily before use and after use the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. 3 3 6 the group and advises against dangerous techniques 2 3 6 the equipment. Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and replaced where necessary Subsequent observations are carried out throughout the year. The operating procedures are available at all times to the instructional staff. the group and advises against techniques that are likely to cause harm or injury. the equipment. the group and advises against dangerous techniques Any suspect equipment is quarantined and inspected by the competent person, sentenced and 36