Risk Analysis Form
Risk analysis form for snorkelling with Seafriends.
It is adapted to the safe gear we use and to the conditions of Goat Island beach and channel.
RISKS, accident, injury or other
  • Drowning
  • Injury: rocks, jellyfish, cramp
  • Hypothermia
  • Being swept away by currents
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    CAUSAL FACTORS: hazards, perils, dangers
    People
    Equipment
    Environment
    • weak leadership
    • students not co-operating
    • lack of discipline
    • poor instruction
    • inadequate wetsuits
    • waves on beach
    • white water
    • sharp rocks
    RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: normal operation
  • provide locally trained instructors
  • extensive instruction prior to going in the water
  • minimum age 9 years
  • ratio instructor/ students 1/10 for over 11 years and 1/8 for 9-10 years
  • stay around safety floats
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    • provide full wetsuits 
    • provide good snorkelgear
    • spare masks & fins
    • test gear before use
    • one float for 10 students
    • coloured caps to identify instructors, parents, students
    • first aid kit
    • mobile phone nearby
    • unconditional compliance to instructors
    • parents & assistants to be made aware of dangers
    • weather reports
    • avoid problem areas
    • plan for the currents and waves
    Emergency procedures
    • use of emergency floats
    • apply first aid
    • call for assistance
    RELEVANT INDUSTRY STANDARDS APPLICABLE
    • BSAC - British Sub-Aqua Club
    • NZUA - New Zealand Underwater Association
    • PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors
    POLICIES AND GUIDELINES RECOMMENDED
    • prevention of problems
    • intensive local knowledge
    • good communication with teachers
    • schools sign a contract/ disclaimer
    SKILLS REQUIRED BY STAFF
    • snorkelling skills
    • experience & confidence in the sea
    • group handling skills
    • first aid and CPR