Calculating the Inherent Risk Level for Your Activity

THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, QUEENSLAND BRANCH INC Form: F31 Issue: 1 RISK ASSESSMENT Date: 07/13 To be attached to the C5 Activity Description: Canoeing & Camping at Kenilworth Homestead on the Mary River Location: Mary River, Kenilworth Homestead, Kenilworth Activity Leaders name: Safety Officer’s name: Formation: Start date and time: Finish date and time: Number of youth (approximately): Number of Leaders and Adults (approximately): Minimum Supervision and Qualifications Are there sufficient leaders with minimum qualifications supervising the activity? Yes  No  Sufficient leaders with current First Aid including CPR Yes  No  Minimum Equipment/ Facilities for activity YES NO N/A Comments / Further information First Aid Kit Suitable for activity Available    First aid kit(s) from: Sun Safe equipment: hats, sunscreen,etc.    Drinking Water    Take water containers for filling with drinking, washing up. Suitable personal clothing and protective equipment    Communication equipment    Type of communication equipment:- Mobile Phones, Handheld Radios Accomodation and shelter    Navigation equipment    Equipment complies with relevant standards and in good condition.    Site access, permissions, fees organised    Governing Bodies /Associations /Legislation YES NO N/A Comments / Further information Do guidelines from a governing body exist for this activity    Qld Adventurous Activity Standard Have they been referred to and followed    Scout-specific polices and rules YES NO N/A Comments / Further information What sections of P&R, QBSI, QB SOA P&P apply?    QBSI for Camping & Outdoor Activity. QB_SOAPP & Companion for Canoeing Page 1 of 8 THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, QUEENSLAND BRANCH INC Form: F31 Issue: 1 RISK ASSESSMENT Date: 07/13 To be attached to the C5 Calculating the inherent risk level for your activity The Risk Analysis Matrix below can be used as a guide to assist with quantifying the risk level. To use the matrix, map the likelihood and consequence of an incident occurring with your activity to arrive at the risk level. Keep in mind that when assessing risk value judgements need to be made; and when making value judgements sometimes the risk level is not clear cut. If undecided on a risk level for an activity, a conservative approach would be to settle on the higher risk level being considered. Assessing the risk level is important. However, regardless of the assessed level of risk, we always have an obligation to do what is reasonably practicable to eliminate the risk, or if that is not possible, to minimise the risk to an acceptable level. RISK ANALYSIS MATRIX Consequences Insignificant Low Medium Major Severe Loss of life: Nil. Loss of life: Nil. Loss of life: Nil. Loss of life: A fatality. Loss of life: Fatalities Injury/Illness: No Injury/Illness: Medical Injury/Illness: Minor Injury/Illness: Serious have occurred. medical attention attention required. medical Injury/illness Injury/Illness: Significant required. or hospitalisation hospitalisation has injury/illness has required with no long occurred. Some ongoing occurred requiring term effects. treatment required. hospitalisation and ongoing treatment.

Almost Certain M-10 H-20 H-30 E-40 E-50 Expected to occur in most circumstances.

d Likely

o M-8 M-16 H-24 E-32 E-40 Will probably occur in most circumstances. o h i l e k

i Possible

L L-6 M-12 M-18 H-24 E-30 Might occur at some time.

Unlikely L-4 L-8 M-12 M-16 H-20 Could occur at some time but it is improbable.

Rare L-2 L-4 L-6 M-8 M-10 May occur only in exceptional circumstances.

Each risk level has been grouped into categories, E = Extreme, H = High, M = Moderate, L = Low, and given a score between 2 and 50.

For further explanations of the risk analysis matrix refer to the ScoutSafe Risk Assessment Handbook available from the Queensland Branch website

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Risk Level Risk Level *Refer to What are the activities, before after Branch? tasks or work hazards? Mitigation strategies: What are the risks mitigation mitigation High or What controls are proposed to remove or (Refer Risk (Refer Risk Extreme risk reduce the risk? Analysis Analysis after Environment matrix) matrix) mitigation? Wear a broad brimmed hat. Sunburn Wear appropriate clothing. Sun Exposure Heat Exhaustion/Stroke Moderate Low No Apply/reapply sunscreen. Dehydration Easy access to water & drink it. Check water temperature prior to youth entry. Know recent rainfalls upstream. Try to predict flow speed & strength. Weather: Check weather leading up to the activity and in the Hyperthermia Heat, Wind, Storm evening & morning prior to activity. Hypothermia Visually observe weather regularly. Capsize High Low No Flow Speed: Group Separation Monitor BOM radar for storm activity. Upstream rain causing Multiple Rescue Cancel activity if unsuitable weather and water fast flow. conditions are forecast. Appropriate clothing for predicted weather forecast. Participants are briefed on capsize and recue procedures. Must be competent in the water. Must be able to Water swim. Must be able to tread water. Refer to SOAPP. Drowning High In Canoe PFD is worn at all times. Low No Swimming For swimming follow procedure and policy described in QBSI_Camping & Outdoor Activities. Insects Insect repellent. Being bitten. (e.g. Mosquitoes, Moderate Wear appropriate clothing. Low No Mosquito borne disease. Sandflies) Use a tent with mesh.

of 8 THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, QUEENSLAND BRANCH INC Form: F31 Issue: 1 RISK ASSESSMENT Date: 07/13 To be attached to the C5 Risk Level Risk Level *Refer to What are the activities, before after Branch? tasks or work hazards? Mitigation strategies: What are the risks mitigation mitigation High or What controls are proposed to remove or (Refer Risk (Refer Risk Extreme risk reduce the risk? Analysis Analysis after Environment matrix) matrix) mitigation? Wear enclosed shoes at all times Cuts & Puncture Wounds from:- Sharp Sticks, Check around grounds prior to camps being put up Camp Ground Moderate Low No Broken Glass, Tin Cans, Syringes, Fish Hooks and especially around campfire areas due to previous campers throwing glass into fires. Drinking Water at Camp Take water for drinking, washing, etc. Stomach sickness Moderate Low No Ground Or treat water that is at the campground Lyngbya, a toxic blue-green algae bloom, can occur in River if no water flow.. Lyngbya, a toxic blue- skin, eye and respiratory irritation Moderate Check local conditions. Low No green algae bloom Avoid swimming or contact with debris on the bank when algal bloom is present.

Risk Level Risk Level *Refer to What are the activities, before after Branch? tasks or work hazards? Mitigation strategies: What are the risks mitigation mitigation High or What controls are proposed to remove or (Refer Risk (Refer Risk Extreme risk reduce the risk? Analysis Analysis after People matrix) matrix) mitigation? Youth members are to be monitored by Lev 2 Weaker and inexperienced paddlers unable to Canoeists and appropriate Adults and Leaders. Lev 2 handle the conditions on the water (wind, tide) Canoeists in charge of canoes on Activity and the length of the paddle (possible against tidal Weaker and inexperienced paddlers to be with adults. Ability of canoeist Moderate Low No flow). Control workload. Fatigue Regular rest stops. Regular intake of water and energy food. Group control Youth members are to be monitored by Lev 2 Youth Members not Group splitting up Canoeists and appropriate adults. Lev 2 Canoeists in formally trained or skilled Canoe control Moderate charge of canoes on activity. Low No to paddle/operate a Not knowing capsize drill canoe Fatigue Hands Blisters Moderate Take/Wear gloves Low No Brief procedure. Adult supervision. Unloading and loading A minimum of four participants are to carry a canoe. Strains and finger injuries Moderate Low No canoes Take your time. Exercise care. Assist one another. Brief on the expectation of the group to travel together. Lead canoeist. Tail end Charlie. Travel in a tight group. Split Up of Group Unsupervised participants Moderate Low No Travel speed is that of the slowest canoe. Set safety guidelines- distance between canoes, whistles, rafting up. Youth who cannot act responsibly are not to Behavioural problems Personal safety of participants Moderate Low No participate in water activities

of 8 THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, QUEENSLAND BRANCH INC Form: F31 Issue: 1 RISK ASSESSMENT Date: 07/13 To be attached to the C5 Risk Level Risk Level *Refer to What are the activities, before after Branch? tasks or work hazards? Mitigation strategies: What are the risks mitigation mitigation High or What controls are proposed to remove or (Refer Risk (Refer Risk Extreme risk reduce the risk? Analysis Analysis after People matrix) matrix) mitigation? Give Activity and Safety Briefings prior to start of activity. Clear instructions on Safety Issues. Clear instructions on rules of participation. Control of activity Personal safety of participants Moderate Low No Clear instruction to consequences of acts that impact the safety of people or disrupt activity. All leaders attending are to be briefed and required to supervise general behaviour and safety concerns. Only participants (youth & adult) who are physically Physical Limitations Personal safety of participants Moderate prepared/capable for the activity are to paddle the Low No canoes

What are the activities, Risk Level Risk Level *Refer to before after Branch? tasks or work hazards? Mitigation strategies: What are the risks mitigation mitigation High or What controls are proposed to remove or (Refer Risk (Refer Risk Extreme risk reduce the risk? Analysis Analysis after Equipment matrix) matrix) mitigation? All canoes must maintain positive buoyancy when swamped as per Australian Standards. Sinking All canoes are checked for structural integrity, Canoes Collision Moderate Low No safety and seaworthiness before the activity. Hitting submerged objects causing crack/hole Brief care of & proper use of equipment. Canoe Repair Kit. Brief care of & proper use of equipment. Paddles Breakage Moderate Low No Carry a spare. Check condition of PFD’s in activity planning. Poor condition Brief care of & proper use of equipment. PFD’s High Low No Not correctly fitted Check each individual for correct fitting and wearing. Suitably skilled adults are responsible for tying on canoes. The driver should check that canoes are securely Canoes coming free from trailer. Trailer High on the trailer before driving away. Low No Trailer coming off car. The driver is responsible for checking that the trailer is sitting on the tow ball correctly and that the safety chain is secured. All equipment (spare paddle, bailer, throw rope, etc.) and gear (stored in air tight containers) is to Equipment in canoe Loss of gear in capsize Moderate Low No be stored and secured in such a way that in the event of capsize they cannot become unshipped. Painters & loose ropes Painters are to be coiled and secured in such a Entanglement Moderate Low No in canoe way as not to trap the limbs of a canoeist.

of 8 THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, QUEENSLAND BRANCH INC Form: F31 Issue: 1 RISK ASSESSMENT Date: 07/13 To be attached to the C5 Monitor and review (To be completed during or after activity) YES NO Are the control methods still effective ?   Have there been any changes ?   Are any further action required ?   Details :

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