Instructions: The below is a summary of risks and responses that may be relevant for this activity. Please ensure each box has either a tick or a N/A in it. This is a sample and doesn’t necessarily include all information relevant to your specific journey. Ensure all additional information relevant to your specific circumstances is included below. Potential risks could include: People (leadership, skill level, experience, qualifications, fitness, medical emergency) Equipment and Resources (clothing, quality of equipment, availability of equipment, safety requirements, vehicles, transport) Environmental Factors (weather conditions, terrain, traffic considerations, political considerations) Student health or swimming ability RISK DESCRIPTION LIKELIHOOD CONSEQUENCES RESPONSE TO RISK ACTION PERSON  Man overboard (medium) Likely Insignificant – Moderate. Could require minor or significant first aid depending on specific scenario. Staff & adults have current first aid certificates Students briefed of any hazards on vessel. All students have filled in medical information sheets. Students briefed on how to maintain balance and a good hold in seas Student has lifejacket on with AIS Adult has first aid certificate Adult is practiced in MOB retrieval Students trained in MOB procedures as a priority  Other: Skipper / responsible adult  Injuries when launching or retrieving vessel or anchoring vessel. Risks include: Marine sting Run over by trailer or vehicle Slipping whilst boarding vessel (High) Possible Moderate – could require first aid Ensure students are briefed about launching and retrieving procedures Ensure no students are on boat ramp when reversing trailer Students to be in the vessel when launching or have safe dry access to board vessel to avoid marine stings Students to wear long sleeve shirts and gloves when retrieving anchor if windlass is not available If students are required to enter water to assist with launching and retrieving, they are to wear protective clothing (long light weight pants or stinger suit with footwear  Other: Skipper / responsible adult  Unpredictable weather risks (High) Possible – especially in the wet season where storms are likely to occur with little notice. Moderate – would require adjustment to the planned program / excursion. First Aid may be needed if man overboard occurs. Check Bureau of Meteorology website prior to any boating activities to check weather forecast Remove fishing rods and put on floor Stay as low to the floor as you can Wear rubber shoes Seek shelter near bank or coastline Secure your boat Have bilge pump working and open scuppers (if fitted)  Other: Skipper / responsible adult
RISK DESCRIPTION LIKELIHOOD CONSEQUENCES RESPONSE TO RISK ACTION PERSON  Storms & weather events meaning that site of land is lost. (High) Possible in the wet season. Moderate – would require adjustment to the planned program / excursion. First Aid may be needed if man overboard occurs. Stop until visibility returns Check Bureau of Meteorology website prior to any boating activities to check weather forecast Use compass/electronic equipment to navigate home Need to message land based person re change of time Utilise 30/30 rule (if thunder is heard within 30 seconds of lightning) to determine proximity of storm in preparedness to act or if possible, relocate. If within mobile range, check Bureau of Meteorology website  Other: Skipper / responsible adult  Dehydration - Not drinking sufficient water in the environmental conditions (medium) Possible Minor - Head ache/ lethargy may need to be treated Provide drinking water for participants and encourage them to drink water on regular intervals – minimum of 4 litres per person on board  Other: Skipper / responsible adult  Exposure to the elements for an extended period of time (high) Possible Moderate - Sun burn, heat exhaustion, sun stroke and possible hypothermia may need to be treated Wear long sleeve shirts, wide brim hats & sun block. Have regular breaks and drink plenty of water. Have breaks in the shade. For wet conditions, wet weather jackets and for dry season mornings, fleece and wind jackets  Other: Skipper / responsible adult Add additional as required Add additional as required Add additional as required Assessed by (Print Name): Signature(s): Date & Time of Assessment: Principal Name: Signature approval: LIKELIHOOD