Leeds Health & Safety

Notes

Written & Dynamic RA on the day .

Risk Assessment

Leeds risk assessment was reviewed by Dean Jordan (Captain , WRCC Safety Officer.) on 14 November 2025.

On Water hazards

Hazard	Who is at risk?	Duration	Inherent risk	Residual risk	Control measures	Further action required	Notes
All Activities	Paddlers, Crew	Constant	Remote chance of a Minor incident	Remote chance of a Minor incident	falled tree near the end of the main tree line. tree has been trimmed back but still some branches submerged & marked off with a large white 20ltr buoy, on the upper branches also has several used Cylums visible( glow sticks) that we use as markers during evening Dragon boat sessions. Potential fin strikes on a paddle board if they try to paddle on the inside edge of the buoy . Event on water marshal will be in the area during the first lap. We are awaiting for Leeds City Council , forestry to remove.	Ongoing continual review that all conditions are being observed and adhered to by Crew. Ensure each member/visitor has access to a current copy of the AquaPaddle Policies, via the website.