What is this risk assessment for?
This is a generic risk assessment for the team working near body's of water. Every body of water is different and will have its own risks - but based on the dynamic nature of the teams work, it may not be possible to do a full written risk assessment for every body of water the team are required to work near as this may sometimes be at extremely short notice (emergency calls). In all situations, the team on scene will be required to do a dynamic risk assessment to ensure their and others safety.
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| Risk | Who is at Risk? | Actions | By Who |
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| Drowning | Team Members | - Team members are not to directly enter the water intentionally.
- All team members within 5m of the waters edge will be wearing buoyancy aids
- Only team members that can swim will be positioned near water.
- When operating near water, team members will have throw lines available, should anyone fall in
- Team members are never to be lone working near to water edge.
| Team Members Team Leader |
| Slipping | Team Members | - Team members will be wearing suitable footwear with adequate grip.
- A visual assessment will be made before walking on any ground near water – and avoided if it looks slippy
| Team Members Team Leader |
| Heat Exhaustion | Team Members | - When near the water on hot days, team members will be rotated frequently, and drinking water and suncream will be available.
- Where possible – the team will be positioned under cover (tent / tree cover)
| Team Members Team Leader |
| Hypothermia | Team Members | - When near the water on cold and wet days, team members will have warm dry waterproof clothing.
- Team members will be cycled round to ensure they are kept warm enough
| Team Members Team Leader |
| Falling In to the water | Team Members, Event Participants, Bystanders | - This risk will be mainly managed by the event organisers, with NESST providing input where necessary.
- Where possible, waterside’s will be appropriately berried off, either with natural barriers or fencing
- Should a person fall into the water, team members are NOT to enter the water under any circumstances.
- Throwlines can be used by people with appropriate knowledge.
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This Risk Assessment is not definitive – and all tasks will be completed whilst also using a dynamic risk assessment for any new risks.
