PROJECT TITLE: Risk assessment for Benfleet Yacht Club / ACCIDENT / An unplanned , uncontrolled event which has led to damage, ill health or injury
PROJECT/EVENT:- Round Canvey Race on 8th July 2017 / HAZARD / A condition or practice with the potential to cause damage, ill health, injury or other loss
The table should be completed, identify all activities/tasks to be carried out, what the hazards are, the likelihood, consequence and risk: / RISK / The combination of the likelihood that a HAZARD will result in an ACCIDENT and the severity of the CONSEQUENCE of the ACCIDENT
Likelihood (L) 5 = Probable, 4 = Occasional, 3 =Remote, 2 = Improbable, 1 =Impossible / LIKELIHOOD / The possibility of an event occurring
Consequence (C) = as detailed below: / CONSEQUENCE / The outcome of the event
5 / Multi Fatality / 4 / Fatality / 3 / Major Injury / 2 / Minor Injury (LTA) / 1 / Accident (NLT)
5 / Full collapse of Structural System / 4 / Partial Collapse of Structural System / 3 / Major Damage/Repair to Structure / 2 / Minor Damage/Repair to Fabric / 1 / Superficial Damage / LTA = Life threatening accident
NLT = Not life threatening
Risk = Likelihood x Consequence
Identify any corrective action which can be taken to eliminate the risk and responsibility (named member of the Project Team) / Compiled by Penny Lowen
07866 666 792
Residual Risk – Where risk is remaining after corrective action is taken
Residual Risk = Likelihood x Consequence
Locations:
A: Benfleet Yacht Club
B: Waters round Canvey Island
General: - Ensure all persons employed/engaged are fit and competent to undertake their duties without unnecessary risk to themselves and others.
Training will consist of written guidance and verbal instruction.
Written Guidance on risk management will be circulated to all helpers prior to the event.
Instruction will be given to individuals on:
· the areas of risk
· the method of launching and storage of trailers and vehicles
· the method of setting up/dismantling the sites,
· Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
Supervision will be the responsibility of Penny Lowen, Wendy Webster and Phil Reid
Equipment
· Hazards presented by the equipment (including boats/trailers) and risk due to movement of the equipment during the setting up/dismantling of the site is identified in the risk assessment.
First Aid
· First Aid facilities are available in the BYC clubhouse. All Safety Boat skippers are First Aid trained.
Emergency Procedures
· In the event of a serious incident at BYC Essex Police /Marine Police/Fire/ Ambulance will be contacted and take control of the incident.
· In the event of a serious incident on the water RNLI/Marine Police/Ambulance will be contacted.
ACTIVITY/TASK / HAZARD / DEGREE OF RISK / CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED / PERSON RESPONSIBLE / RESIDUAL RISK / DEGREE OF RISK // L / C / R / L / C / R /
Location A / BYC
Site Access / Possibility of vehicle collisions on accessing site / 3 / 4 / 12 / Instructions to marshals and signage.
Stewards to manage parking
Only approximately 20 vehicles with trailers expected over 1 ½ hr period / H&S Officer / Vehicle does not follow instructions / 2 / 4 / 8
Parking in unfamiliar and unmarked area potential for vehicles to collide with each other or boats / 3 / 2 / 6 / Steward controlled / H&S Officer / Vehicle do not follow instructions / 2 / 2 / 4
Boat launching/landing / Damage to boats / 3 / 2 / 6 / Launching managed by Launch Officer order of Race number. / Launch Officer / Skippers do not follow instructions / 2 / 2 / 4
Trips/slips from equipment/trailers etc / 4 / 2 / 8 / Launching managed by Launch Officer in order of Race number. All equipment moved after launching to safe storage areas. / Launch Officer / Skippers do not follow instructions / 2 / 2 / 4
BBQ / Burns from BBQ / 4 / 3 / 12 / Cooking area away from customers. / H&S Officer / People do not follow instructions / 2 / 2 / 4
Food poisoning / 3 / 3 / 9 / Check food cooked properly. Follow hygiene rules regarding handling raw meat. Food & Hygiene Certificate for chef. / H&S Officer / People do not follow instructions / 2 / 2 / 4
Fire / 3 / 3 / 9 / Extinguishers to hand / H&S Officer / People do not follow instructions / 2 / 3 / 6
All areas / Aggression/
abuse / 3 / 2 / 6 / Do not aggravate person. Call Civilian Police and follow Instructions / H&S Officer / Race helper aggravates situation / 2 / 2 / 4
Camping / Fire and Health / 3 / 3 / 9 / Fresh water and toilets available at BYC
Fire; no camp fires , extinguishers and warning bell positioned at campsite / Event Manager / People do not follow instructions / 2 / 3 / 6
Children and vulnerable adults / 2 / 3 / 6 / Marshals should be alert to any unusual activity
Call control informing them of name and location.
Marshals should not be left alone with a child.
Marshals should be deployed in pairs
If a marshal finds themselves alone with a Child and/or a Vulnerable adult they should summon assistance.
If child is found identity of those claiming child should be checked.
All actions should be recorded on incident forms. / Event Manager / Marshals unavoidably left on their own / 2 / 2 / 4
Location: B / On the water
Racing / Grounding
Fouling on an hazard / 4 / 2 / 8 / All crews to have read Safety Plan, short Risk Assessment and course details prior to the event.
Chart for all competitors indicating course with hazards
Briefing for all competitors before the race.
Large inflatable orange buoy or similar placed by BYC to indicate the turning point off Canvey Point. / Event Manager &
Competitor Skipper / Crew do not follow instructions / 2 / 2 / 4
Getting lost / 3 / 3 / 9 / Safety boats to lead the race and bring up the rear.
Chart for all competitors indicating course / Safety Boat Captain &
Competitor Skipper / Crew do not follow instructions / 2 / 3 / 6
Collision with other competitors
Collision with other craft using the river and creeks
Collision with larger vessels in the main river
Collision with navigation and ship mooring buoys
Boats fail to take down/hoist mast
Collision with race sailing craft stationary while taking down/hoisting mast / 3 / 5 / 15 / All competitors informed of course and rules of the water via Safety Plan and short Risk Assessment
PLA informed of the event and the number and type of craft participating
Jetski and PWC launching points informed of race.
RNLI informed of the race.
No landing in Holehaven creel except in an emergency. Rowing and sailing craft have low environmental impact.
Crews to stay close to the south side of Canvey avoiding the main shipping channel, but outside of groynes and jetties. / Event Manager &
Competitor Skipper / Crew do not follow instructions / 2 / 3 / 6
Jetskis and PWCs creating wash or being abusive / 3 / 2 / 6 / Jetski and PWC launch sites informed of race. Competitors asked to note data tag number of offending craft and/or report immediately a serious incident to race control / Event Manager &
Competitor Skipper / Crew antagonise PWCs / 2 / 2 / 4
Impact in on wildlife in SSSI in Holehaven Creek / 3 / 2 / 6 / All crews to have read Safety Plan, short Risk Assessment and course details prior to the event.
No landing except in an emergency. / Event Manager &
Competitor Skipper / Crew do not follow instructions / 2 / 2 / 4
Boat malfunction / 2 / 3 / 6 / Boats checked by Race Official prior to race for seaworthiness.
Crew informed of what to do in the event of an incident
All craft to carry a 10m tow rope / Event Manager &
Competitor Skipper / Crew do not follow instructions / 2 / 2 / 4
Dehydration / 3 / 2 / 6 / All competitors instructed to carry fresh drinking water / Event Manager &
Competitor Skipper / Crew do not follow instructions / 2 / 1 / 2
Inability to complete the course due to time taken / 4 / 2 / 8 / Slipways available for landing craft at various points round Canvey.
All crews to have read Safety Plan, short Risk Assessment and course details prior to the event.
Follow instructions from Race officials who will monitor progress / Event Manager &
Competitor Skipper / Crew do not follow instructions / 4 / 1 / 4
Weather conditions deteriorating / Swamping
Sinking
Capsizing
Man overboard / 3 / 5 / 15 / All competing craft instructed they must have a lifejacket. buoyancy aid for each crew member to be worn as instructed by race officials.
Slipways available for landing craft at various points round Canvey.
All crews to have read Safety Plan, short Risk Assessment and course details prior to the event.
Follow instructions from Race officials / Event Manager &
Competitor Skipper / Crew do not follow instructions / 3 / 2 / 6
Inability to complete the course due to weather / 2 / 3 / 6 / Slipways available for landing craft at various points round Canvey.
All crews to have read Safety Plan, short Risk Assessment and course details prior to the event.
Follow instructions from Race officials / Event Manager / Crew do not follow instructions / 2 / 2 / 4
Tidal Barrages being shut / Inability to complete the course / 3 / 2 / 6 / Date chosen when expected height of tide should not cause barrier to be shut.
Monitor Met Office forecasts
Environmental Agency informed of Race and communication maintained on day of race
Slipways available for landing craft at various points round Canvey.
Follow instructions from Race officials / Event Manager / Expected weather conditions
Crew do not follow instructions / 2 / 1 / 2
Children and vulnerable adults / 2 / 3 / 6 / Safety boats crew should be alert to any unusual activity
Call control informing them of name and location.
Safety boats crew should not be left alone with a child.
Safety boats crew should be deployed in pairs
If a safety boat crew finds themselves alone with a Child and/or a Vulnerable adult they should summon assistance.
If child is found the identity of those claiming child should be checked.
All actions should be recorded on incident forms. / Event Manager / Safety boats crew unavoidably left on their own / 2 / 2 / 4
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