Rhos-on-Sea Health & Safety

Risk Assessment

Off Water hazards

Hazard Who is at risk? Duration Inherent risk Residual risk Control measures Further action required Notes
Boat and Manual Handling Paddlers, Spectators, Crew Briefly Probable chance of a Lost Time incident Remote chance of a Minor incident If carrying a boat alone, paddlers are to ensure it is within the limits of their limitations and experience. All paddlers are advised that two people should lift boats at least. Failure to do so could lead to injury.
Car Park Paddlers, Spectators, Crew Majority Remote chance of a Major incident Remote chance of a Minor incident People are to be made aware of traffic within parking areas. Vehicles are to park safely so as not to obstruct access routes. Club officials are to control cars in the 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 5mph during the event. The car park is also accessed by other users. AquaPaddle Crew are to wear high-visibility clothing to ensure the cars can see the marshals.