RISK ASSESSMENT

ESTABLISHMENT:
ASSESSMENT DATE:
ACTIVITY:
LOCATION:
EVENT DATE:
COMPLETED BY:
DATE REVIEWED:
REVIEWED BY:

Travelling

1. Hazard 2. Who might be harmed? 3. Is the risk adequately controlled? 4. What further action is
needed to control the risk?
List significant List groups of people who are List existing controls or note where the List the risks which are not
hazards which may especially at risk from the information may be found. (e.g adequately controlled and
result in serious significant hazards identified Information, instruction training, proposed action where it is
harm of affect systems or procedures) reasonably practicable to do
several people. more.
Increased Participants, Spectators and Information on beach access sent Signs and designated
transport and staff prior to event to all identified parties. parking area/ pathways
human traffic Junior surfers will be supervised at clearly signposted
all times by parents/ team leaders.
The Contest site

1. Hazard 2. Who might be harmed? 3. Is the risk adequately controlled? 4. What further action is
needed to control the risk?
List significant List groups of people who are List existing controls or note where the List the risks which are not
hazards which may especially at risk from the information may be found. (e.g adequately controlled and
result in serious significant hazards identified Information, instruction training, proposed action where it is
harm of affect systems or procedures) reasonably practicable to do
several people. more.
All areas Participants, spectators & Participants and staff to be informed
staff and supervised where necessary
Stairs and Participants, spectators & Areas appropriately signed
stairways staff
Generators & Participants, spectators & Qualified Electrician to set up
Electrical staff
Board storage/ test Participants, spectators & Boards are secured in surf racks Extra restraints used in
area staff times of high winds or
storms
BBQ area Participants, spectators & Adequate supervision, Fire
staff extinguishers
Tents and Gazebos Participants, spectators & Designated areas are signed for use Extra restraints used in
staff by staff only. Tents and Gazebos times of high winds or
suitably fastened down storms
Fuel storage Participants, spectators & Secure and well-ventilated area, fire
staff extinguishers
Changing areas Participants, spectators & To be kept clear and personal items
staff appropriately stored
Inappropriate Participants, spectators & Participants & staff advised to bring
equipment staff and use own equipment.
Beach Access
1. Hazard
List significant hazards which
may result in serious harm of
affect several people.
Pathways to and from the
beach
Falling, slipping, tripping
Cuts and bruises
2. Who might be 3. Is the risk adequately controlled? 4. What further action is
harmed? needed to control the risk?
List existing controls or note where the List the risks which are not
List groups of people information may be found. (e.g adequately controlled and
who are especially at Information, instruction training, proposed action where it is
risk from the systems or procedures) reasonably practicable to do
significant hazards more.
identified
Participants, Clear signposts in use
spectators and
staff
Participants, Staff to be informed of first aid & Use of recognised pathways
spectators and emergency procedures. to the beach advised
staff
Beach Conditions
Injury in the sea caused by
surfer / surfboard
Hypothermia in or out of the
sea
Being caught in rips and
currents
Drowning
Rocks
Stings from sea creatures
Weather conditions
Participants, Participants will be supervised by All staff made aware of First
spectators and staff including qualified beach aid & emergency
staff lifeguards and experienced judges procedures
with First aid and emergency
procedures implemented if required.
Participants, Wetsuits and other equipment
spectators and recommended for use to
staff participants. Relatively short
sessions in the sea and session will
be climate dependent.
Participants, Contest director will decide upon
spectators and safety of the sea conditions &
staff lifeguard supervision during contest
within contest areas
Participants, Participants advised to use leashes
spectators and and lifeguard supervision during
staff contest within contest areas
Participants, Contest area located with rock
spectators and formations considered.
staff
Participants, Very low risk, surfers have option of Lifeguards to administer
spectators and wearing boots surfers will have first aid
staff stated if they are allergic on their
consent forms.
Anaphylactic shock – Lifeguards
available for assistance, mobile
phone with first aid kit for
emergencies.
Participants, Dangers associated with high winds, Check weather report
spectators and hail, snow, large swell and rain etc. before. Make suitable beach
staff selection else postpone
event.
Location Specific: EXAMPLE : Widemouth Bay, Bude
1. Hazard 2. Who might be harmed? 3. Is the risk adequately controlled? 4. What further action is
needed to control the risk?
List significant List groups of people who are List existing controls or note where the List the risks which are not
hazards which may especially at risk from the information may be found. (e.g adequately controlled and
result in serious significant hazards identified Information, instruction training, proposed action where it is
harm of affect systems or procedures) reasonably practicable to do
several people. more.
Rocks at northern, Participants, spectators Contest area located with rock Monitor throughout the
southern & middle and staff formations considered. Lifeguards contest for deteriorating
(high tide only) and staff to monitor conditions. conditions
areas of the beach
Other beach users Participants, spectators and Monitoring & appropriate control of
staff contest area. Participants made
aware of other beach users and
beach users made aware of
participants.
Weather/ocean Participants, spectators and Staff to maintain awareness of Pre-check weather
conditions staff changing weather conditions and conditions and monitor
proceed or cancel contest as forecasts.
necessary