Details of Person Responsible for Carrying out This RA / Review s1

Unit: Activity/Exercise: Surf Boarding

RA Number: GRA: YES/NO (delete as appropriate)

Relevant Publications / Related RA’s (eg Manual Handling): Pamphlets/Procedures: 1. ACP 17 ______Assessor: 1. ______

2. ACP 5 ______Date of Assessment: 2. ______

3. ______Review Date: 3. ______

The following steps relate to the RA Process. Ser Activity Hazards Identified Existing Controls Residual Additional Controls Residual Risk Risk Acceptable Acceptable (step 2) YES or NO (step 5) YES or NO (step 1) (step 3) (step 4) (step 6) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) 1 Water Skiing Slips, trips and falls - in  Area of operation to be sprains, strains and broken checked for hazards. bones.  Supervising Staff member will Miss use or inappropriate ensure warm up & warm down equipment causing the exercises are completed above. immediately prior to and after the activity.  Visual inspection of surfboard and type to be allocated assessed prior to use.  Instructional Area inspected prior to use i.e. for broken glass and other hazards.

2 Drowning  Controlled activity by qualified person is minimum and BSA recommends the ratio of 10:1 students to instructor.  EAP (Emergency Action Plan) available.  Cadets swimming competencies to be checked prior to the activity.  Qualified beach lifeguard at hand. 3 Hypothermia  Except in warm summer weather on inland waters appropriate wetsuits or dry suits to be worn at all times when afloat on windsurf boards. 4 Hit by ski or another skier.  Controlled beach by Life Guards. Safe and Danger Zones Injury by hidden are clearly defined. underwater rocks etc  Minimum numbers surfing at any one time Caught in current.  Good look out. 5 Sharp objects in sand -  Footwear to worn at all times to glass etc. avoid cuts to the feet.  Instructional Area inspected prior to use i.e. for broken glass and other hazards. 6 Weill’s Disease, Infection  Prevention Measures. or stomach upset from a. Cover all cuts and abrasions contaminated water or with waterproof dressings. effluent. b. Footwear to worn at all times to avoid cuts to the feet. c. Avoid practice in suspect waters. d. Showers to be taken immediately after the activity.

 Contact professional medical advice if there is any doubt on infection 7 In addition the following controls are to be implemented:

 First aid kit would be available on escort boats.  All medical forms & swimming proficiency checked prior to the activity starting.  All cadets to be briefed on the safety protocols i.e. Well briefed cadets 8 Power Boating Trainee  Trainee to wear appropriate YES embarking/disembarking safety equipment and footwear- from the boat – slips trips protective helmet, waterproof falls or crush injuries clothing, non-slip waterproof resulting in sprains, strains boots, lifejackets, buoyancy or broken bones. aids, safety harnesses.  All checked for fit and serviceability and are to RYA standard.  Trainee to be trained in boat handling techniques and manoeuvres to accord with RYA training manual.  Instructor to be qualified to instruct and to be qualified and current holder of first aid certificate and portable First Aid Kit in place. Speed Limits and Waterway Rules.

9 Boat hitting a stationary  Instructor to be qualified to YES object – occupants being instruct and to be qualified and thrown clear, impact current holder of first aid injuries, whiplash, fire certificate and portable First Aid Kit in place.  Speed Limits and Waterway Rules.  Designated lanes used and trainees used to assist in observation for submerged objects.

10 Boat hitting a moving  Instructor to be qualified to YES object - – occupants being instruct and to be qualified and thrown clear, impact current holder of first aid injuries, whiplash, fire. certificate and portable First Aid Kit in place.  Speed Limits and Waterway Rules.  Designated lanes used and trainees used to assist in observation for submerged objects.

11 Refuelling – fire.  Trainee to be trained in correct YES refuelling procedures- i.e. no smoking, spillage procedures.  Separate COSHH Assessment to be available incorporating boat manual safety instructions.

Details of person responsible for carrying out this RA / Review

CONTROLS NAME (print) POST DATE SIGNATURE Existing & Additional Controls Agreed - Sqn Cdr, Wg, Region

Additional Controls Implemented - Activity Commander