Irvine Health & Safety

Notes

INspection will be required by Captain prior to trial event just in case any access issues, bhoy movement and parking clear.

Risk Assessment

Irvine risk assessment was reviewed by CRAIG LAWLESS (CAPTAIN) on 29 August 2026.

Off Water hazards

Hazard	Who is at risk?	Duration	Inherent risk	Residual risk	Control measures	Further action required	Notes
Tripping or Slipping on access steps or pontoons. (see also Drowning - Medical section)	Paddlers, Spectators, Crew	Constant	Improbable chance of a Minor incident	Remote chance of a Minor incident	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.	Ongoing Housekeeping Maintenance to ensure the minimum build-up of growth or droppings by AquaPaddle Crew when the risk is increasing. Ongoing continual review that all conditions are being observed and adhered to by AquaPaddle Crew.	New steps created to the waters edge with type one gravel. Potential slip hazard