All risks identified will be rated using a likelihood verses severity matrix to obtain a qualitative assessment of each risk, ranging from low to high. Table 1 and 2 below outline the five levels of likelihood and severity with corresponding descriptors, these will be utilised to enable consistent selection of a risk rating. : Likelihood Risk Rating Level Descriptor More Detail A Almost certain Will occur. Expect frequent/regular occurrences. B Likely The event will probably occur more than once. C Possible The event might occur at some time. D Unlikely The event is not expected to occur. E Rare The event may occur only in highly exceptional circumstances. 2 – Consequence Risk Rating Level Descriptor More Detail Injuries Potential Operational Impact 1 Insignificant Low impact, no injuries/damage, low profile. None Participant still able to compete. Little impact <30min 2 Minor Minor injuries/damage sustained. Low impact, possible public embarrassment. Aid Treatment Participant able to compete after treatment. Low impact <30min 3 Moderate Significant injuries/damage sustained. Public embarrassment possible. Medical Assistance Required Participant unable to continue with activity. Impact event whilst treatment given. 4 Major Extensive injuries/damage sustained. Loss of instructional Extensive Injuries. Loss of event organisers/ first aiders whilst
capabilities, public embarrassment, 3rd action, high news impact Medical Treatment treatment/medical aid given. Extended rehabilitation of injury/damage repair. 5 Catastrophic Public embarrassment, 3rd party action, high news and media impact. Deaths Loss of event organisers/ first aiders, cancellation of event whilst investigation conducted. 3 shows the risk rating classification based on the consequence and likelihood values. A risk rating will be specified for each hazard before any control measures are implemented. The hazard will then be re-assessed considering the applicable control measures put in place to give a residual risk rating. As much as possible, the residual risk will be kept to either a “Low” or “Medium” rating, anything above this will be closely monitored throughout the event and made aware to all event participators and organisers. Table 3 – Risk Matrix Likelihood Consequence 1 Insignificant 2 Minor 3 Moderate 4 Major 5 Catastrophic A Almost Certain High High Extreme Extreme Extreme B Likely Medium High High Extreme Extreme C Possible Low Medium High Extreme Extreme D Unlikely Low Low Medium High Extreme E Rare Low Low Low High High
The following risk assessment assesses risks associated with all windsurfing events. Project specific risks are assessed in table 5. Table 4 – Risk Assessment Identified Hazard Risk Involved Likelihood Consequence Risk Rating Risk Management & Control Measures Residual Risk Rating Lifting & Handling Craft Injury whilst carrying windsurfer to/from the water. Injury whilst rigging equipment to self or others. Injury whilst setting up/packing up event B 2 H Participants to be briefed on safe carrying and rigging techniques Rigging to be undertaken in a designated area that is sheltered away from the general public M Sun Exposure Dehydration Sunburn Heat exhaustion B 3 H Participants to be briefed on weather report for the day, including UV rating Shelter, sunscreen and water station to be provided M