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EBP SU18 HEALTH AND SAFETY SITE VISIT REPORT

Site being visited High Adventure – Beaudesert Camp Site http://highadventureoec.co.uk

Site visit conducted by Adrian Manning

Visit date 5 July 2016

Site address

Beaudesert Scout Camp Cannock Wood, Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 4JJ

Main site contact Dan Irving – Off-site Operations Manager

Main site contact details 01535 630044 - [email protected]

Secondary site contact Chris Jepson

Secondary site contact details 01535 630044 [email protected]

Nearest hospital Address Manor Hospital -9.6 miles

Tel: 01922 721172

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

County Hospital -9.8 miles

Tel: 01785 257731

Weston Road

Stafford

Staffordshire

ST16 3SA

Nearest hospital contact number See Above

Description of Accommodation i.e room types, locations etc (photographs taken)

Bell Tents – sleep 6 participants on sleeping mats in 2 pods of 3. Mentor tents are also located with the young people's tents. The tents are split into 2 separate areas, with males in one area and females in the other area and the mentors residing between the 2 group.

Meal Times (sample menus supplied)

Summer 18 menu available on website

Site security

The site is situated within isolated wooded/open ground with undulating terrain. The main reception is manned during the day and site/activity provider staff are vigilant.

Description of facilities i.e toilets, showers. Get get quantities etc (photographs taken)

This large wooded scout camp can accommodate people in a range of sites from large open fields to small clearings, although the NCS youngsters are camped in the same area

http://highadventureoec.co.uk/

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as has been used previously, which is away from any other site users. The toilet blocks have hot water with individual shower cubicles, and are equipped with some special needs facilities. The NCS camp is designed to provide a true camping experience, the wash/toilet/shower facilities toilets are not next to the tents, they are in a purpose built block down a hard track away from our camping area. There is also another larger shower/toilet block much further away, located at the main reception which is also used by other groups that are on site. At various points around the tented area there are small brick posts that have a tap on them, with mains running cold water. Facilities also include an on-site shop which is open 10:00 to 17:00

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 or charging points for electrical items and phone signal can be intermittent. 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 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.


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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 sent if not available at time of visit)

On company website.

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


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


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




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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


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


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


falls participants

All level 3, or above, walks are to be individually assessed. Assessed

by

HA OEC

Ltd

Renewal




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


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.




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.



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.




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.


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.



Activity/

Process/

Operation


Health and Safety

What Risks do they

pose and to whom?


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.




Essential equipment


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


participants. H L

Inappropriate use of

equipment.

All participants. M L

During Activity


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.


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.


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


Health and Safety

What Risks do they

pose and to whom?


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


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


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.


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


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


Activity/

Process/

Operation

What are the Hazards to Health and

Safety

What Risks do

they pose and

to whom?


reduce the risk?

Minimum Leader qualification: In house training and assessment or an appropriate level of competence.




Essential equipment


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.


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.


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


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