J14 Taster day RA - RT 08/09/22 — St Paul's School Intranet

RISK	WHO IS AT RISK	LIKELIHOOD OF HARM VU/U/L/VL	SEVERITY S/M/E	RISK LEVEL	PROPOSED ACTION TO CONTROL RISK TO A TOLERABLE LEVEL
General navigation on the river , hazards associated with the Tideway’s fast flow and obstacles	Rowers	Likely	Medium/ Extreme	Medium	All navigation to be in accordance with PLA rules of the river, SPS safety rules and guidance for specific areas all as included on SPS website section for Safety. All rowers to be briefed on safety aspects at the start of each day Each coach of each boat must ensure their coxes and helpers understand this
Young and inexperienced rowers are less aware of hazards and have less experience.	All rowers	Likely	Medium	Medium	Each boat must have at least two experienced rowers on board
Lack of control of boat whilst on water	All rowers	Likely	Medium	Medium	Experienced bowman and cox. Crew to be briefed on emergency stop protocol. Coaching launch always present
Injury or damage through lifting & moving boats Injuring others whilst carrying blades Stumbling/slipping when moving boats on ramp/foreshore Slippery surface due to mud on ramp	Rowers and Helpers Rowers and Helpers Rowers and Helpers	Unlikely Unlikely Likely	Medium Medium Medium	Medium Medium Medium	Ensure safety instruction given as part of induction Ensure enough people for size and weight of boat Cox or coach to take charge of boat drill Carry spoon first & be aware of what’s behind you First person present to wash off mud – broom available to clear area All to wear wellies or wet shoes with good grip to protect feet.

RISK	WHO IS AT RISK	LIKELIHOOD OF HARM VU/U/L/VR	SEVERITY S/M/E	RISK LEVEL	PROPOSED ACTION TO CONTROL RISK TO A TOLERABLE LEVEL
Slipping off end of ramp into river when tide at bottom of slip.	Rowers and Helpers	Likely	Slight	Medium	All to be made aware of slope.
Damage to boats in river at low tide due to wash from large motor boats	Rowers and Helpers	Likely	Medium	Medium	Boats must be taken out before wash hits the area.
Tripping over equipment left lying around	All	Likely	Medium	Medium	All equipment to be put away, if not being used immediately
Boats on trestles or trailer being blown off by wind	All	Likely	Medium	High in strong winds	Equipment to be promptly secured onto trailer Put one end of boat on ground if high wind likely Use lower trestles if possible
Capsizing in general	Rowers	Likely	Medium	Medium – summer High - winter	1) Induction talk to be attended by all 2) Stay with the boat 3) Swim boat to the side or wait for launch , get as much of your body out of the water as possible 4) Extract from water asap –return to club for shower and change of clothes 5) Swimming competency test for all boys
Junior 14 sculls capsizing	Rowers	Likely	M –summer H – winter	M – summer H – winter	One coaching launch for every boat. Plus safety launches on water

RISK	WHO IS AT RISK	LIKELIHOOD OF HARM VU/U/L/VR	SEVERITY S/M/E	RISK LEVEL	PROPOSED ACTION TO CONTROL RISK TO A TOLERABLE LEVEL
Injury or harm from equipment, including tank, in tank room	Rowers	Unlikely	Medium	High	Supervised at all times by a coach
Hypothermia	Rowers	Likely	Medium	High	Appropriate clothing to be worn
Illness from ingestion of reservoir water	Rowers	Unlikely	Medium	Low	Inform rowers of risk and to not ingest water
Launch driver falling in water	Drivers and other boats Risk of serious damage to engine if it keeps running underwater.	Unlikely	Medium	Medium	Buoyancy aid to be worn by all boat users Kill cord to be attached to driver Launches to be fully equipped as per safety code. Kill cord to be worn
Swamping other boats with wash	Rowers and other boats	Medium	Medium	Medium	Care to be taken when travelling at speed
Passenger falling off launch	Passengers	Unlikely	Medium	Medium	Warn passengers before suddenly increasing speed Passenger to wear buoyancy aid
Lightning	All	Likely	Medium	Low	Take all boats off water, put away Cancel session & go home Proper shelter if needed will be Activity Centre building or car(s)