Attachment 3: Risk Assessment Template for vessel operations Task and Hazard identification Initial Risk Risk Controls Residual Risk Task or Activity Hazard (what can cause the harm) Consequence Likelihood Risk Rating What are you to prevent it Who is responsible for the control Consequence Likelihood Risk Rating General vessel operations Main Engine Failure, disabled vessel Minor Unlikely Medium Engine services as per planned maintenance Prestart checks Master Minor Rare Low General Deck duties Slippery unstable surfaces Loose lines leading to entanglement Loose fishing gear leading to crush injuries Serious Likely High Crew induction including on deck safety procedures Correct storage of loose lines (bins) Correct storage of fishing gear Serious Unlikely Medium General machinery duties (anchor winches, pumps, motors) Unguarded moving Serious Likely High Crew induction on safe use of machinery Ensure guards fitted are in place prior to use No loose clothing Tie back loose hair PPE Serious Unlikely Medium General Deck duties Exposure to different weather conditions (sun, cold, rain) Serious Likely High Crew induction Crew using appropriate PPE Serious Rare Low General lifting gear duties (cranes, davits, winches, pot haulers and capstans) Crush injuries, entanglement, gear failure, loss of vessel stability Unlikely High Crew induction Appropriate trained/licenced operators Use appropriate lifting slings or chains Emergency stops Not exceeding WWL Not exceeding vessel stability criteria Safety zones PPE Major Rare Medium
General vessel operations Fire Major Unlikely High Crew induction including smoking policy Fire drills Correct storage of flammable goods Correct refuelling precautions Maintain and test fire detection and smothering systems Maintain and testing fuel and ventilation shut down system Engine space maintenance and house keeping Major Rare Medium General vessel operations Boarding vessel Serious Unlikely Medium boarding ladder Using gangways Wear PFD Boarding in appropriate weather conditions Serious Rare Low General vessel Operations Medical Emergency Personal Injury Serious Likely High Crew induction Medical emergency drills Qualified first aid crew Maintaining aid kit and supplies Communication equipment (VHF and Mobile) Serious Unlikely Medium General vessel Operations Person Overboard Major Unlikely High Crew induction POB drills Wear PLD Engine Immobiliser Recovery ladders Wear PFD on deck Major Rare Medium
Fishing Operations Fish spike, spines and stings Unlikely Medium Crew induction Wear PPE First Aid supplies for spike and stings Minor Rare Low Launching and retrieving vessel operations Slippery uneven surfaces Unknown water depth Serious Likely High Correct foot wear Wear PFD Using vessel trainer to access the vessel Securing vessel painter to trailer prior to launching. Good communication between vessel and vehicle operators Serious unlikely Medium Fish handling and rope work operations Hooks, Knives, Spikes and gaffs Serious Likely High Crew induction Wear PPE Safe storage of sharps Safe handling training Serious Unlikely Medium Vessel operation single operators Unreported POB and medical emergencies Working in isolation of others Major Likely High Wear PFD and PLD whist on deck Additional PPE Wear harness (attached) whilst on deck Fixed vessel boarding ladders Engine POB isolation systems Regular position reporting as sched times AIS Major Unlikely High