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EBP SU17 Site visit report template v1
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EBP SU18 HEALTH AND SAFETY SITE VISIT REPORT
Site being visited High Adventure – Forest Camp http://highadventureoec.co.uk
Site visit conducted by Brian Edwards and Ben Soames
Visit date 28 February 2018
Site address
Forest Camp Activity Centre Overdale Lane Sandiway Cheshire CW8 2EW
Main site contact Dan Irving – Off-site Operations Manager
Main site contact details 01535 630044 - dan@highadventureoec.co.uk
Secondary site contact Chris Jepson
Secondary site contact details 01535 630044 chris@highadventureoec.co.uk
Nearest hospital Address Victoria Infirmary Winnington Hill Northwich Cheshire CW8 1AW
Nearest hospital contact number 01606 564000
Description of Accommodation i.e room types, locations etc (photographs taken)
Bell Tents – sleep 6 participants per tent
Meal Times (sample menus supplied)
Not available at time of visit – Summer 17 menu available on website
Site security
The site is in secluded woodland with access via a single track that ends at the carpark outside the reception building which is manned during working hours. The site can be accessed and exited by foot from numerous tracks however the site/activity provider staff are vigilant.
Description of facilities i.e toilets, showers. Get get quantities etc (photographs taken)
This large wooded camp can accommodate people in a range of sites from large open fields to small clearings. The NCS participants are camped in an area away from any other site users. Mobile individual unisex shower and toilet cubicle blocks, are hired in for NCS and located between the segregated male/female camping areas. There are limited special needs facilities on the site, due to the temporary nature of the structures. The NCS camp is designed to provide a true camping experience. The tents are configured to house 6 young people on sleeping mats in 2 pods of 3, with an area in between the pods to leave wet/dirty clothes. The tents are split into 2 separate areas, with males in one area and females in the other area. Mentor tents are also located with the young people's tents It must be stressed that
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there are no mains power points/charging facilities. Facilities also include an on-site shop which has limited opening hours, but these are prominently displayed on the outside of the shop.
Strengths of the Site
The site consists of extensive wooded/open ground areas in undulating terrain that also incorporates areas of enclosed waters. This site is mainly off grid, and lends itself well to team building and outdoor activities that will challenge Young People.
Weaknesses of the Site The site has undulating terrain and areas that could get very wet and muddy during inclement weather. There is limited internal hard roofed space, which is mainly used by High Adventure staff; however there is space for Cohort Leads and mentors to carryout work and charge electrical equipment. The site is also used by other Youth Groups (mainly Scouts) at the same time as NCS however they are located in separate areas of the site.
Health and Safety All activities have risk assessments in place (see attached documentation) and will be supervised by qualified High Adventure staff. High Adventure Public Liability Details: BAHIS – 17/DTW/1307/HIGHA-1 – Expires 13 Aug 2018 First aid kits are located at the site’s office, including defibrillator, and both site staff and High Adventure have undergone first aid training. Fire Extinguishers and sand buckets on site with safety notices and fire risk assessments in place. HSE poster and licences displayed. Public Liability – see attached documentation. Paths around site are visible but unpaved and unlit. SEN/Mobility Issues - With sufficient prior notification, a program can be adapted for youngsters with additional needs. It must be stressed though that this is an outdoor location in undulating terrain with areas that could get very wet/muddy and this could hinder movement around the site. The sleeping accommodation is also fully tented with ground mats as a bed. However, there are wheelchair friendly wash/toilet facilities. Secure and/or refrigerated storage for medication is also available on sit
Full timetable provided for programme (provide deadline for when to be
Not Available at the time of visit.
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sent if not available at time of visit)
Identification of programme risks See activity provider risk assessments. Prolonged Inclement Weather Illness/Food poisoning Limited electrical power points.
Additional Comments N/A
High Adventure Archery Risk Assessment
Risk
Level
Risk Level
Achieved
H/M/L H/M/L
Injury while stringing the
bows.Staff M Appropriate staff training L
Stability of target. All staff & participants MArchery bosses to be strapped securely
to a stable stand.L
Staff training & provision of protective
equipment
Demonstrate safe technique
Show the group the finger & arm
protectors and explain how to wear
them if required.
Staff training
Explain and demonstrate how to
approach the target and how to draw
out the arrows, also how to carry them No-one is to step outside the gallery
until everyone has finished shooting and
the bows have been re-hungSafety netting to be in place around the
targets when on-site. Over shoot zone
or natural barrier to be used off-site
Shooting off target. All staff & participants H M
Setting up
During activity
Injury while shooting. All staff & participants H L
Retrieving arrows. All staff & participants M L
Personal – Suitable clothing for the weather.
Group – Bows, arrows, protective wear, targets, pins, boss, stands, netting & frame work.
Instructor - Phone, first aid kit, group shelter, torch, hot drink, emergency food, whistle, knife, spare emergency clothing for group (cannot
supply for full group, must have a some basics, EG: hats, gloves, etc..)
Activity/
Process/
Operation
What are the Hazards to
Health and Safety
What Risks do they pose and to
whom?
What precautions have been taken
to reduce the risk?
Minimum Leader qualification: In house assessed or appropriate level of experience.
Max group size with Leader: MAX of 8 shooting at MAX of 4 targets Maximum group size of 24
All Instructors should be making dynamic risk assessments on the day taking into account the weather conditions, the group’s
ability & any other factors that may change.
Essential equipment
High Adventure Archery Risk Assessment
Only small numbers to shoot at a time.
Coaching to be given to help improve Group briefed on not aiming up. Anyone
found to do so will be removed from the
session. Instructor to stay close to
shooters as best as possible.
De Rigging De Stringing Bows Staff M Appropriate staff training L
Risk
Level
Risk Level
Achieved
H/M/L H/M/L
Setting up. Someone walking through the
range. All staff, participants and public. M
Ensure that the Gates are closed around
the range to ensure that nobody can
walk into the range.
L
During the
Activity.
Arrow going through a
window. All staff, participants and public. M
Ensure that the windows are closed
throughout the session. L
Activity/
Process/
Operation
What are the Hazards to
Health and Safety
What Risks do they pose and to
whom?
What precautions have been taken
to reduce the risk?
Shooting off target. All staff & participants H M
The following Risk Assessment is site specific, all site specific Risk Assessments only have additional information specific to the
site. The Risk Assessment above still applies to these sites the following is additional information.
High Adventure.
During activity
High Adventure Camp Fire Risk Assessment
Risk
Level
Risk Level
Achieved
H/M/L H/M/L
Staff training on safe ways to start the fire
Set boundary on where the group are
allowed to be when the fire is lit. Group briefing making them aware of any
hazards.
Move the group accordingly to where they
wind and smock are blowing.
Brief group that they need to being warm
clothes Hypothermia
All staff and
participants M LDon’t allow the group to stay out to long if
they get cold.
Remove and potential hazards.
Coaking on fumes All staff and
participants M LOnly none chemicalised wood is to be burnt
to reduce fumes.
Setting up Burns All staff and
participants M L
During the
activity.
Slip Trips and Falls All staff and
participants M L
Personal: Water, appropriate clothing for the weather.
Group: Appropriate clothing.
Instructor : Phone, first aid kit, group shelter, torch, hot drink, emergency food, whistle, knife, spare emergency clothing for group
(cannot supply for full group, must have a some basics, EG: hats, gloves, etc..)
Activity/
Process/
Operation
What are the Hazards to
Health and Safety
What Risks do
they pose and
to whom?
What precautions have been taken to
reduce the risk?
Minimum Leader qualification: In house training or an appropriate level of competence.
Max group size with Leader: 30
All Instructors should be making dynamic risk assessments on the day taking into account the weather conditions, the
group’s ability & any other factors that may change.
Essential equipment
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High Adventure OEC Risk Assessment – High Ropes Course
Minimum Leader competence In-House Assessed Minimum Assistant competence
Max group size To supervise up to maximum 4 ropes
Hazard People at
risk
Pre-control On session control Risk (minimal,
manageable,
unacceptable) Structural & PPE
failure
All staff &
participants
Regular equipment checks and records
kept.
Visual and handling check of equipment. Minimal
Weather related
injuries
All staff &
participants
Check weather forecast
Groups clothing to be checked prior to
session, warm clothing, waterproofs, sun
protection, etc
All participants to be monitored for signs of
hypothermia / heat stroke. Take drink & snacks
for extended sessions. Instructors not to
access course during high winds
Manageable
Participants falling
to the ground
Participants PPE regularly checked and results
recorded
Trained & approved instructors using
techniques identified as current good practice
including 2 participants belaying.
Manageable
Instructors falling
to the ground when
accessing the
structure
HA Staff All rigging/accessing the structure to be
undertaken by approved staff
PPE to be worn and techniques identified during
training to be undertaken Manageable
Items falling from
above
All staff &
participants
Helmets to be worn in HRC area.
Keys & mobiles not to be left in pockets Manageable
Falling / swinging
into other
participants or
parts of the course
All staff &
participants
Rigging checked before use.
Main risk of injury is on the Trapeze.
Helmets worn by all
Instructors to follow techniques identified
during training
Manageable
Entanglement in
ropes, nets, cables
or chains
All staff &
participants
Participants to be lowered down to the ground
slowly (by instructors only).
Instructors trained in rescue techniques.
Manageable
Essential equipment
Personal – Helmet, harness, chest harness, appropriate well fastened footwear. Check for appropriate clothing for weather Group - Dynamic ropes, gri gri & karabiner.
Leader – 1st aid kit & ladsafe.
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Assessed
by
HA OEC
Ltd
Renewal
date This Risk Assessment is renewed in October each year as a matter of course, but is also
reviewed & amended on a weekly / monthly basis subject to any changes that occur to High
Adventure OEC Ltd Normal Operating Procedure.
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High Adventure OEC Risk Assessment – Problem solving & teambuilding
Minimum Leader qualification In house assessed
Max group size with Leader 30 provided an experienced / responsible adult is with
the group
Hazard People at
risk
Pre-control On session control Risk (minimal, manageable,
unacceptable)
Carrying
equipment
All staff &
participants
Appropriate staff training Advise group on safe lifting techniques.
Stop any potentially dangerous situations
Minimal
Construction
activities
All staff &
participants
Appropriate staff training and
condition of equipment.
Construction problems only to be used
on flat soft ground.
Ensure that the groups design and
ropework is safe. Check the structure is
sound before the group attempt to
complete the task
Minimal
Trips, slips & falls Participants Staff training and checks on the area
to be used.
Promote a calm safe approach to all
problems from the group.
Minimal
Lifting & carrying
each other
Participants Ensure all lifting activities are on
suitable ground
Stop any potentially unsafe techniques. Manageable
Essential equipment
Personal – Suitable clothing / waterproofs Group – Dependant on activity: Poles, ropes, crates, planks, tyre.
Site specific details – Not applicable, suitable ground conditions to be found for any venue used. Assessed
by
HA OEC
Ltd
Renewal
date This Risk Assessment is renewed in October each year as a matter of course, but is also
reviewed & amended on a weekly / monthly basis subject to any changes that occur to High
Adventure OEC Ltd Normal Operating Procedure.
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High Adventure OEC Risk Assessment – Walking
Minimum Leader qualification Level 1 (Short walks within immediate access of base
with no navigational or terrain issues) – In house asses
Level 2 (low level non remote terrain) – In house asses
Level 3 (over 30 mins from road/refuge) – WGL
Level 4 (In areas with steep and/or rocky terrain) - ML
Minimum Assistant qualification In house assessed
Max group size with Leader 12 Max group size with assistant 14
Hazard People at
risk
Pre-control On session control Risk (minimal,
manageable,
unacceptable)
Trips, slips & falls All staff &
participants
Ensure group are wearing appropriate
footwear. Only use routes appropriate
to group ability
Make all groups aware of potential problem
areas
Minimal
Navigational
errors
All staff &
participants
All walks to be lead by experienced /
qualified staff
Close supervision where the group are
responsible for navigational decisions.
Minimal
Exhaustion Participants The route planned should be
appropriate to the level of fitness /
experience of the group
All participants should have own snacks &
drinks, regular short breaks to be used.
Minimal
Bites & stings All staff &
participants
Medical forms Monitor anyone affected for reactions Minimal
Weather related
injuries
All staff &
participants
Check weather forecast
Groups clothing to be checked prior
to session, warm clothing,
waterproofs, sun protection, etc
All participants to be monitored for signs
of hypothermia / heat stroke. Take drinks
& snacks
Manageable
Essential equipment
Personal – Suitable footwear, warm clothing & waterproofs (may be carried), drinks & snacks Group – Maps, compasses, group shelter Leader – 1st aid kit. Extra drinks and spare clothing to be carried on any winter walk or level 2 walk
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Site specific details
Stream walk (from centre; L1) – gr; SD 976 435 – EMERGENCY PHONE at HA OEC
Pinnacle walk (from centre; L1) – gr; SD 976 435 – EMERGENCY PHONE at HA OEC
Lund’s Tower Participants No more than 5 in the tower at a time,
a member of staff must be at the top.
Minimal
Quarry / crag
top
All Staff &
participants
Everyone to stay away from the edge
on the top, close supervision & briefing
Minimal
Dovestones Res (access roads; L1 / moorland or tunnel; L2) – gr;– EMERGENCY PHONE
Water tunnel All staff &
participants
Equipment needed:
Helmet each
10m rope, 1 sling, 1 HMS, 2
harnesses
head torch (1 between 3) for
emergency use only
Do not use if the downslope is running
(at normal water levels the water sinks
intermitantly)
Minimal
Waterfalls walk (Ingleton; L2) – gr; SD 693 733 – EMERGENCY PHONE at visitor car park
Slips, trips &
falls
All Staff &
participants
Many parts of this path become
slippy in the wet
Minimal
Falls into the
river
Participants Close supervision at all times.
The group are to be instructed to stay
on the path at all times, especially near
and below ‘Rival Falls’
Minimal
Pendle Hill (L2) – gr; SD 814 416 – EMERGENCY PHONE (payphone) SD 821 404
Slips, trips & All Staff & Minimal
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falls participants
All level 3, or above, walks are to be individually assessed. Assessed
by
HA OEC
Ltd
Renewal
date This Risk Assessment is renewed in October each year as a matter of course, but is also
reviewed & amended on a weekly / monthly basis subject to any changes that occur to High
Adventure OEC Ltd Normal Operating Procedure.
High Adventure Low Ropes Risk Assessment
Risk
Level
Risk Level
Achieved
H/M/L H/M/L
Helmets must be worn by anyone on or around the
course. Spotters to be briefed to appropriately help the
person on the course. Check the ground and surrounding area for foreign
objects. Brief the group before the session on the hazards
around the area. Everyone around the course area must wear a
helmets all staff included. Regular equipment checks to maintain the quality of
the course. Group briefing to make them aware of the dangers
and how to avoid them. Group briefing make them aware not to use the
equipment other than how it is meant to be. Constantly monitor the group to ensure they are not
at risk of any entrapment or strangulation. Ensure that everyone is wearing weather appropriate
clothing. Ensure that appropriate action is taken due to the
weather e.g. have drinks available, breaks to warm
up or cool down.
All staff and
participants. M L
Weather conditions. All staff and
participants. M L
During the
activity.
Falling of the course. All participants. H L
Slips, trips and falls. All staff and
participants. H
Splinters, strangulation
and entrapment.
Personal: Appropriate clothing for the weather, Helmet.
Group: Appropriate clothing for the weather.
Instructor : Phone, first aid kit, group shelter, torch, hot drink, emergency food, whistle, knife, spare emergency clothing for group (cannot
supply for full group, must have a some basics, EG: hats, gloves, etc..)
Activity/
Process/
Operation
What are the Hazards
to Health and Safety
What Risks do
they pose and
to whom?
What precautions have been taken to reduce the
risk?
Minimum Leader qualification: In house training or appropriate level of experience.
Max group size with Leader: 30
All Instructors should be making dynamic risk assessments on the day taking into account the weather conditions, the group’s
ability & any other factors that may change.
Essential equipment
High Adventure Low Ropes Risk Assessment
Regular equipment checks to maintain the quality of
the course.
Pre use check to check for weather damage.
Equipment failure All staff and
participants. M L
During the
activity.
High Adventure Orienterring Risk Assessment
Risk LevelRisk Level
Achieved
H/M/L H/M/L
Ensure the group are wearing
appropriate footwear. Brief group on the terrain so they
can be aware of it and can be
ready. Make sure everyone is wearing
appropriate clothing for the
weather. Appropriate measures taken due to
the weather. E.g. hot drinks breaks
to warm up or cool down. Brief the group appropriately so
that they know what to do if they
do get lost. set clear boundaries on where they
should and should not go. Give the participants clear time
limits so it is clear how long they
should be. Teach basic nav skills to help them
return to you. Medical forms filled in of any
allergies
All participants. M L
Bites, stings and abrasions. All staff and
participants. M L
During the
activity
Slips, trips and falls.All staff and
participants. M L
Weather related injuries. All staff and
participants. M L
Getting lost.
Personal: suitable footwear, weather appropriate clothing, food and drink.
Group: maps , compass, whistles, stop watches, clipboards, appropriate clothing and footwear, pencil, paper, food and drink.
Instructor : Phone, first aid kit, group shelter, torch, hot drink, emergency food, whistle, knife, spare emergency clothing for group
(cannot supply for full group, must have a some basics, EG: hats, gloves, etc..)
Activity/
Process/
Operation
What are the Hazards to Health
and Safety
What Risks do
they pose and
to whom?
What precautions have been
taken to reduce the risk?
Minimum Leader qualification: In house training and assessment or and appropriate level of experience.
Max group size with Leader: 12
All Instructors should be making dynamic risk assessments on the day taking into account the weather conditions, the
group’s ability & any other factors that may change.
Essential equipment
High Adventure Orienterring Risk Assessment
Monitor any bites and stings.
Brief group on problem areas such
as brambles and nettles.
All staff to be familiar with the area.
Set clear boundaries on where they
should and should not go. Have a clear designated point
where the group can find staff.
Set time limits that the participants
have to get back within.
Risk LevelRisk Level
Achieved
H/M/L H/M/LMake sure everyone is wearing
appropriate footwear.
Brief the group before setting off so
they are aware of the slippy
ground. Brief the group on how to behave
around the animals.
Gather and send the group to point
that are furthest away from the live
stock where possible.
Make sure that everyone is wearing
appropriate footwear.
Brief the group and make them
aware of the hazards.
L
During the
Activity.
Live stock being in the field. All staff and
participants. M L
Slippy and rocky ground. All staff and
participants. M L
Activity/
Process/
Operation
What are the Hazards to Health
and Safety
What Risks do
they pose and
to whom?
What precautions have been
taken to reduce the risk?
Setting up Slipping on the hill walking up and
down to the venue.
All staff and
participants M
Remote supervision. All participants. H M
The following Risk Assessments are the site specific. All site specific Risk Assessments only have addition information
specific to the site. The Risk assessment above still applies to these site the following is additional information.
Wycoller.
Bites, stings and abrasions. All staff and
participants. M L
During the
activity
High Adventure Outdoor Climbing, Absail, Bouldering and Westling Risk Assessment.
Risk
Level
Risk Level
Achieved
H/M/L H/M/L
Always wear appropriate footwear.
Helmets must be worn at all times.
While setting up you must always be
attached to an appropriate safety line.
Helmets must be worn near the crag at
all times. You may create a safe area
where people can take their helmets off
but it must be far enough away from the
crag that anything falling from it will not
hit them. Keep and eye out for anything lose while
rigging and climbing.
Regular equipment checks and record
kept of the checks. Equipment Failure.
All staff and
participants. M L
Pre use check to be carried out before
use.
Setting upSlips trips and falls while
rigging. HA Staff H L
During Activity
Items falling form above. All staff and
participants. M L
Personal: Helmet, Harness, Appropriate footwear, weather appropriate clothing,
Group: Helmet, harness, appropriate footwear, weather appropriate clothing, rack, static ropes, dynamic ropes, gri gri.
Instructor : Phone, first aid kit, group shelter, torch, hot drink, emergency food, whistle, knife, spare emergency clothing for group
(cannot supply for full group, must have a some basics, EG: hats, gloves, etc..)
Activity/
Process/
Operation
What are the Hazards to
Health and Safety
What Risks do they
pose and to whom?
What precautions have been taken to
reduce the risk?
Minimum Leader qualification:
SPA or In-House Assessed on Site specific locations. If
you are working under your SPA you must always stay within remit and do as you have
been assessed. If you are working from and in house assessment then you must always
operate as you where trained and assessed.
Max group size with Leader: 12
All Instructors should be making dynamic risk assessments on the day taking into account the weather conditions, the
group’s ability & any other factors that may change.
Essential equipment
High Adventure Outdoor Climbing, Absail, Bouldering and Westling Risk Assessment.
Thorough group brief and constant
supervision.
Equipment not to be left unsupervised.
Before the session starts check for
appropriate clothing and that hair and
any loose clothing is tied back.
Monitor clothing and equipment for loose
ends and snag hazards.
Before the session check the weather so
you know what appropriate clothing you
and your group will need.
Monitor the group for any signs of
hypothermia and heat stroke. Take extra
hot drinks or water for the group.
Briefing the group on how to
appropriately and safely get down from
the bouldering problems.
Make sure that no one but the spotters
are standing below the climber so they
have a clear space to land.
Use spotter to assist the climber if they
fall from the bouldering problem.
Sharp objects inside westling
holes.
All staff and
participants. M
An instructor must always check each
westle before sending the group through. L
Instructor should advice people on the
size of the holes if they are unsure
discourage them from going through.
If someone does get stuck coach them
out of it, if you cant help them out call
centre for help.
Falling from bouldering
problems. All participants. H M
Participant getting stuck in a
westle hole. All participants. M L
Loose clothing or equipment
getting caught.
All staff and
participants. M L
Weather related injuries. All staff and
participants. H L
Inappropriate use of
equipment.
All participants. M L
During Activity
High Adventure Outdoor Climbing, Absail, Bouldering and Westling Risk Assessment.
Instructor to brief the group before hand
on not to push them selves into any
holes, only go through what you fit
through.
Cuts, bruises and scraps from
the rocks.
All staff and
participants. H
Encourage that the group wear long
sleeves and trousers to reduce the
chance of them getting injured.
Helmets must be worn throughout.
Always stay attached to an appropriate
safety line until you are fully de rigged.
Helmets must be worn throughout.
Always stay attached to an appropriate
safety line.
Appropriate training and assessment.
Risk
Level
Risk Level
Achieved
H/M/L H/M/L
Always wear appropriate footwear.
Helmets must be worn throughout.
While rigging you must always be
attached to an appropriate safety line.
Select the most appropriate and safe
route down.
Use spotters where needed.
Setting up Slipping on the mud while
rigging. HA Staff M L
During the
Activty.
Getting down to the climbs. All staff and
participants. M L
The following Risk Assessments are the site specific. All site specific Risk Assessments only have addition information
specific to the site. The Risk assessment above still applies to these site the following is additional information.
Earl Crag.
Activity/
Process/
Operation
What are the Hazards to
Health and Safety
What Risks do they
pose and to whom?
What precautions have been taken to
reduce the risk?
De rigging.
Slips trips and falls while de
rigging. HA Staff M L
Falling from the crag. HA Staff M L
Participant getting stuck in a
westle hole. All participants. M L
During Activity
High Adventure Outdoor Climbing, Absail, Bouldering and Westling Risk Assessment.
Incorrect rigging and set up of
ropes. All participants M
If the instructor is site specific trained
they must always set up exactly as they
have been trained and assessed to do so. L
Ensure that you assign the group and
appropriate place to gather while they
wait, that is not on a slippy area. Brief the group to make them aware of
the ground conditions and to be sensible
and safe.
Slipping on the mud while
waiting to do the activity. All participant and staffM L
During the
Activty.
High Adventure Zip Wire Risk Assessment
Risk LevelRisk Level
Achieved
H/M/L H/M/LRegular equipment checks and records
kept.
Visual and handling check of equipment.
Participant weight limit of 120kg. Only
one person on Zip Wire at a time except
when carrying out a rescue.
Check weather forecast
Groups clothing to be checked prior to
session, warm clothing, waterproofs, sun
protection, etc
All participants to be monitored for signs
of hypothermia / heat stroke. Take drink
& snacks for extended sessions.
Check weather forecast and discuss tail
winds with senior staff at morning
meeting.Carry out daily inspection and brake test
before session.Wind effecting zip wire speed. All participants H M
Set up Structural and PPE failure All staff and
participants M M
During the
activity
Weather related injuries. All staff and
participants M L
Personal: Helmet, full body harness or linked in check and waist harness, appropriate well fastened footwear, appropriate clothing for the
weather conditions.
Group: Gloves, zip trolley, static rope, gri gri, karabiners
Instructor : Phone, first aid kit, group shelter, torch, hot drink, emergency food, whistle, knife, spare emergency clothing for group (cannot
supply for full group, must have a some basics, EG: hats, gloves, etc..)
Activity/
Process/
Operation
What are the Hazards to Health and
Safety
What Risks do
they pose and
to whom?
What precautions have been taken to
reduce the risk?
Minimum Leader qualification: In house training and assessment or an appropriate level of competence.
Max group size with Leader: 12
All Instructors should be making dynamic risk assessments on the day taking into account the weather conditions, the group’s
ability & any other factors that may change.
Essential equipment
High Adventure Zip Wire Risk Assessment
Monitor clients speed throughout session
& consult senior staff if tail wind picks
up.
PPE regularly checked and results
recorded. Staff training.Trained & approved instructors using
techniques identified as current good
practice.
All rigging/accessing the structure to be
undertaken by approved staff
PPE to be worn and techniques identified
during training to be undertaken
Staff training and group briefing
Helmets to be worn in HRC area. Area
below wire to be clear while clients
descendPockets to be empty.
Staff training and group briefing
Clear instructions, all clients told not to
climb until instructed to do so by leader.
Staff training and group briefingClear instructions and coil of rope put
over shoulder and client told to hold on
with both hands.
Staff training and group briefing
Lanyard length to be set by instructor on
take-off platform.
Group/teacher/assistant briefed on
moving participant to platform if needed.
Crate available to stand on at landing
platform.Staff training and group briefing
Not arriving at or unable to get off at
the landing platform. All participants M L
Hand/finger injury from wire All participants H M
Falling while climbing up to the Zip
Wire.All participants M L
Rope being dropped while going down
the zip wire. All participants M L
Instructor falling to the ground when
ascending the structure. HA Staff M L
Items falling from aboveAll staff and
participants M L
Wind effecting zip wire speed. All participants H M
Participants falling to the ground All participants M M
During the
activity
High Adventure Zip Wire Risk Assessment
Each participant wears provided gloves,
briefed on take-off platform and told to
hold coiled dead rope.
Staff training & make sure crash pad is in
place.
Function test of brake system by HA staff
before session.Do not set client off until brake system
has reset.
Staff training and group briefingClear instructions and briefing for group,
brief assistant/group to monitor landing
ramp
Staff training and group briefingClear instructions and briefing for group,
brief assistant/group to monitor landing
ramp. Check ramp is clear before sending
client down
Check weather forecast and monitor wet
weather followed by freezing weather.
Carry out all daily inspections and report
issues to senior staff
If brake system does not reset correctly,
STOP session and investigate cause.
If line is frozen it must be taken out of
service until dried or replaced
Colliding with another person on the
landing ramp.
All staff and
participants M L
Zip stop brake or reduction line frozen. All participants M L
Injury from impacting end of zip wire/
fence on platform. All participants M L
Falling from or while descending landing
ramp. All participants H M
Hand/finger injury from wire All participants H M
During the
activity
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