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Risk Assessment

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Document Title					Risk Assessment:				Collingwood Dock Event
Topic			Health And Safety – Risk Assessments				Review Due By			31/03/2024
Previous Change			20/10/2023				Previous Review			20/10/2023
Assessment Party			FOACCL General Committee				Assessment Party Signature			Digitally Signed Signed On Original
Assessment Party			Health And Safety Officer Keith Meadows				Assessment Party Signature			Digitally Signed Signed On Original
Document Contains With Source URL When Required					Risk Assessment: Collingwood Dock Event
References To British Canoeing Documents With Source URL When Required					N/A
Additional Comments					N/A
Task Description:					Safe Paddlesport and associated activities for all involved.
Location of Task:					On water and off water activities at the Collingwood Dock venue and dock complex.
Personnel Involved:					Paddlers, Members, Visitors, All Participants, Spectators, Canoe Polo Participants Referees / Officials, Club Personnel
Duration of Task:					For the duration of club activities and sessions.
Overall Control Measures:					Club Documents and Policy’s currently in force; British Canoeing associated mandated Policy’s.
This document may be required to be read in conjunction with other FOACCL documents.This document is to be reviewed annually (normally while FOACCL renews affiliation with British Canoeing), or following a relevant incident severe enough to trigger a review of this document – whatever occurs first.
Risk Rating / Register
		Minor		Lost Time		Serious		Major
		Injuries requiring 1st Aid treatment only.		Up to 3 days off work.		More than 3 days off work.		Death, serious permanent disability or injury. Return to work unlikely.
Probable	Not surprised, likely to occur.	4		8		12		16
Possible	Foreseeable chance of occurring.	3		6		9		12
Remote	Unlikely, though conceivable.	2		4		6		8
Improbable	Very unlikely, probability occurring close to zero.	1		2		3		4

Above Table Key

9 – 12 – 16	Improve controls immediately & consider stopping work.
6 – 8	Improve control measures before next operation.
3 – 4	Review control measures, take action when required.
1 – 2	Maintain control measures.


Hazard & Risk	People	Duration (Constant, Majority, Minority, Briefly)	Inherent Risk			Control Measures	Residual Risk			Further Actions Required, By Who; When
Hazard & Risk	People	Duration (Constant, Majority, Minority, Briefly)	Severity (Maj, Ser, LT, Min)	Likelihood (Pro, Pos, Rem, Imp)	Rating	Control Measures	Severity (Maj, Ser, LT, Min)	Likelihood (Pro, Pos, Rem, Imp)	Rating	Further Actions Required, By Who; When
General
All Activities.	Paddlers Officials	Constant	Major	Remote	8	Participants must comply with club Policies and therefore with certain British Canoeing Policies.	Minor	Improbable	1	Ongoing continual review that all conditions are being observed and adhered too by coaches. Ensure each member/visitor has access to a current copy of the club Policies, via the club website.
Safeguarding	All Participants, Adults, Children,	Minority	Lost Time	Possible	6	All members and people on our site agree to follow our club policies and procedures, of which safeguarding and code of conduct is one of them. An Event Safeguarding Officer is to have oversite over the Safeguarding of the event.	Minor	Improbable	1	Coaches are to be DBS checked and attend a safeguarding course.Volunteers who have regular contact with U18 are to be DBS checked and attend a safeguarding course.
First Aid / Injuries	All Participants	Constant	Minor	Probable	4	Paddlesport is an “assumed risk sport”. There will be a designated First Aid club official on site.	Minor	Improbable	1	All Coaches are qualified First Aiders. All injuries should be reported as a near miss. Means of contact for emergency services to be available at the venue.Defib available at Titanic hotel and Training centre when open.
Safety Cover	Paddlers	Majority	Major	Probable	16	Paddlers are to either have a coach present or be in a minimum number of three that are at the standard to self-rescue and rescue others; one person is aged over 18 or a coach (Land or Water) is in the vicinity.Compliant with the Club Safety Cover Policy An Event Safety Officer is to have oversite over the Health And Safety of the event.	Minor	Remote	2	British Canoeing Awards set an appropriate level for standards, such as 2 Star, Explore awards and higher. However other factors can be taken into account such as experience, competition level and paddlers being at the standard that to self-rescue and rescue others, during paddling on the water.
Personnel Limitations	All Participants	Constant	Lost Time	Probable	8	Limitations for water activities are as per our Safety Cover Policy People on the pontoons are to be kept to a minimum – only officials are permitted access.Unless there is an exceptional event there is no land restrictions on personnel.	Minor	Improbable	1	For the event if there are officials for that event (such as Canoe Polo) the referees are to ensure on water activities under their control is safe, paddlers are to follow the instructions of the referee/officials in all safety matters without question.

Off-Water
Boat and Manual Handling	All Participants	Briefly	Lost Time	Probable	8	If carrying boat alone paddlers are to ensure it is within the limits of their personal limitations and experience.	Minor	Remote	2	All paddlers are advised that two people should lift boats at least. Failure to do so could lead to injury.
Boat Stores	All Participants	Minority	Minor	Possible	3	Boats are to be stored in a safe manner.Boats are to be lifted safely following manual handling techniques	Minor	Remote	2	Were possible two people are to lift boats onto racking.Junior members are not to enter boat stores unsupervised.
Changing rooms	All Participants	Minority	Minor	Possible	3	Changing rooms are to be kept tidy to prevent trips and falls.	Minor	Remote	2	No food waste is to be left within changing rooms.
Meeting Room	All Participants	Minority	Minor	Possible	3	Meeting room is to be kept tidy to prevent trips and falls.Junior members are not allowed near to hot water urn.Bins are to be emptied and rubbish disposed of within club waste skip.	Minor	Remote	2	Junior members are to be supervised in meeting room.
Viewing Area	All Participants	Minority	Minor	Possible	3	Viewing area is to be kept tidy to prevent trips and falls.Both access doors are to be open to allow access and escape routes.Doors are to be tide back in windy conditions.	Minor	Remote	2	At least one shutter is to be open to allow viewing of any incidents on the water.
Car Park	All Participants	Minority	Major	Probable	16	People are to be made aware of traffic within parking areas.Vehicles are to park in a safe manner as not to obstruct access routes.Club officials are to control cars in venue at the start and the end of the event when the traffic flow requires it. Cars are to adhere to the speed limit of 5pmh during the event.	Minor	Remote	2	Car park is also accessed by other users.Club officials are to wear high visibility clothing to ensure the cars are able to see the martials.
Tripping or Slipping on access steps or pontoons. (see also Drowning section 20 )	All Participants	Minority	Lost Time	Possible	6	Advised to wear suitable wet footwear with a non-slip sole, or training shoes, when using the access steps to the pontoons and whilst stepping on and off the pontoon bridges. Pontoon walking surface wood is specific non-slip construction. But care needs to be exercised to avoid algae or, bird deposits etc. particularly when wet.	Minor	Remote	2	Ongoing Housekeeping Maintenance to ensure minimum build-up of growth or droppings by Club Officials when the risk is increasing. Ongoing continual review that all conditions are being observed and adhered too by Club Officials.
Ergo Paddling Machine	All Participants	Majority	Minor	Probable	4	The Ergo machine should be positioned in an area with adequate space and for it to be safe for others. Under supervision from a delegated official.	Minor	Remote	2	Any paddler using the Ergo machine should be familiar with its use and should undergo a basic introduction from an experienced club member or club coach.
Spectating	Spectators	Majority	Minor	Probable	4	Spectators not to encroach over the dock wall perimeter fencing. Instructions will be issued. On site induction.	Minor	Improbable	1	Club Members and Officers to monitor and advise the spectators when they are not acting in the best manor.
	Club Personnel	Minority	Serious	Probable	12	Maintenance activities are to be completed by competent people. 110Volt Power tools to be used	Minor	Remote	2	Dynamic risk assessments are to be completed by person completing works.
On-Water
Canoe Polo	Canoe Polo Participants Referees / Officials	Majority	Serious	Probable	12	All Canoe Polo activities will be compliant to the current British Canoeing Canoe Polo Rules Paddlers participating in canoe polo shall wear the appropriate protection which includes but is not limited to Buoyancy aids, Helmets with face guards. Canoe polo is a contact sport so inherent risk is present. Coaches are to be made aware of any injuries. Junior members should compete against similar ability players.	Lost Time	Improbable	2	First Aid kit available for the coach on site / First Aider on site to use when there is a causality. Players are to warm up before activity.
Launching / Landing Areas and Sides	Paddlers	Minority	Serious	Probable	12	Paddlers are to use the primary Launching area at our ramp, paddlers are not to exit on pontoons unless required to fulfil official duties for the event. When embarking and disembarking from the water from a Kayak, Canoe, SUP ensure that care is used with help if necessary, using the correct technique Coaches are to be inducted to location of safe evacuation locations.	Minor	Remote	2	Standing in SUP’s is prohibited when within falling distance to an object – including walls. Kneeling when embarking and disembarking the SUP. Helmets to be used for SUPs. Emergency escape ladders are located at the end of pitch 2 and near to ramp access.
Water Quality	Paddlers	Constant	Serious	Possible	9	Water quality is regularly monitored and the results are held with the Responsible Authority	Minor	Improbable	1	Paddlers are to report any concerns to Club Officials for the Club Officials to contact the Responsible Authority to raise the concerns.
Environment	Paddlers	Constant	Serious	Possible	9	Paddlers are to be aware of other water users and keep away from powered craft Paddlers are to be aware of wildlife on and surrounding the water system and steer clear Any floating rubbish is to be cleared from pitches before use.	Minor	Remote	2	Coaches, Leaders, Experienced Paddlers, Team Captains are to stay vigilant and ensure they have a plan to get to safe water at all times to mitigate the risks when they occur.
Drowning. (see also Safety Cover section 4 )	Paddlers Members Visitors	Majority	Major	Remote	8	Paddlers required to be able to swim and wear a buoyancy aid on the water. Sole people on pontoons are required to wear buoyancy aids if there are no other people in the vicinity. Site induction, visitors to be advised of any danger areas.	Lost Time	Improbable	2	Life Buoys & throw lines are available on dock wall for people to throw to the causality when a person needs assistance. Paddlers are to either have a coach present or be in a minimum number of three that are at the standard to self-rescue and rescue others; one person is aged over 18 or a coach (Land or Water) is in the vicinity with a throw line if on land.For the event if there are officials for that event (such as Canoe Polo) the referees are to ensure on water activities under their control is safe, paddlers are to follow the instructions of the referee/officials in all safety matters without question.
	Paddlers	Minority	Serious	Possible	9		Minor	Remote	2
Entrapment	Paddlers	Briefly	Major	Possible	12	Paddlers are to either have a coach present or be in a minimum number of three that are at the standard to self-rescue and rescue others; one person is aged over 18 or a coach (Land or Water) is in the vicinity. Spray decks are to be appropriate for kayak.Paddlers are to be competent to wear a spray deck if one is used	Lost Time	Improbable	2	British Canoeing Awards set an appropriate level for standards, such as 2 Star, Explore awards and higher. However other factors can be taken into account such as experience, competition level and paddlers being at the standard that to self-rescue and rescue others, during paddling on the water.
Event Specific
Event Contact Point	Visitors, Event Participants	Constant	Lost Time	Probable	8	There is to be an event contact point for all matters for the event. This is usually going to be the “Control Portacabin” which is the portacabin closest to the main water access ramp.	Minor	Remote	2	There is to be a first aid box available at this location, also this is to be the point of contact point for the First Aider, Event Safety officer and the Event Safeguarding Officer – these roles may all be one person.
Changing	Paddlers	Majority	Minor	Probable	4	Adequate changing facilities for Male and Female is to be available – if alternative changing facilities are required paddlers to inform club officials. Club Safeguarding rules applies to all visitors – specifically in regards to the Changing Room Guidance/Rules.	Minor	Improbable	1	If required gazeboes can be erected to provide changing room space for event paddlers with separate genders.
Toilets	All Participants	Briefly	Major	Probable	4	Toilets are to be provided for the event and are to be cleaned to a suitable hygienic standard prior to the event and stocked with the necessary essentials.	Minor	Improbable	1	Through the event and post event club officials are to ensure the facilities are kept hygienic and stocked with necessary essentials. All Participants to ensure they clean after themselves to ensure hygienic standards do not fall.
Catering – Food / Drink	Club Officials, All Participants	Constant	Serious	Probable	12	Club Officials involved in food handling / preparation are to ensure they are hygienic. There is to be a Club Official present with a suitable food safety qualification to ensure high standards are adhered to. Officials are to ensure all food is well cooked/prepared.	Lost Time	Improbable	2	A Fire Extinguisher is to be in the vicinity for the Club Officials in the event of a fire. Officials are to be briefed in regards to the environmental risks at the event.