ADVENTURE SOUTHLAND LIMITED 2015
RISK ANALYSIS AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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SECTION A
“Significant refers to the potential for any harm that is not trivial and would warrant a response or intervention”
RISK
Physical
ACTIVITY: WATER SLIDE
HAZARD OR HARM
Equipment failure.
POSSIBLE
OUTCOME (PERIL)
Physical injury.
SIGNIFICANT
Yes
ACTION
DOES ACTION ELIMINATE,
ISOLATE OR MINIMISE RISK?
Boundaries set and enforced.
Minimise
Instructor to check each participant before they slide,
or delegate checking to participants with appropriate
skills plus a pre-flight “sign off” by supervisor.
Water slide pegged in to prevent movement.
Improper participant behaviour.
Physical injury.
Yes
Unrestrained long hair.
Check and clear any loose debris during set up and
Minimise
ensure helmets are used at all times on concrete slide.
Well explained briefing before and supervisor in
position to intervene if necessary at any time.
Ensure students are correctly positioned before
beginning of slide e.g. no standing, one at a time
Explain correct technique to students.
Physical
Supervisor monitoring students
Unsupervised
Yes
Instructor briefs on boundaries.
sliding.
participants
Activity provided to fill in the unsupervised time.
wandering
Supervisor maintains contact with group.
Minimise
off/lost/injured.
Participants not equipped for hot or
Heat / cold
cold weather.
problems with
conditions expected – water, sunscreen, hot drinks in
participants.
flask, emergency shelters, and spare clothes.
Name:
Yes
Have appropriate aids available for the weather
Date of Review:
Minimise
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SECTION A
RISK
ADVENTURE SOUTHLAND LIMITED 2015
RISK ANALYSIS AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ACTIVITY: WATER SLIDE
“Significant refers to the potential for any harm that is not trivial and would warrant a response or intervention”
HAZARD OR HARM
POSSIBLE
SIGNIFICANT
ACTION
DOES ACTION ELIMINATE,
OUTCOME (PERIL)
Emotional
ISOLATE OR MINIMISE RISK?
Instructor (or other supervisor) forces
Emotional damage
No
Ensure there is a variety in level of challenge, i.e. is
participation.
through being
appropriate for each participant.
Inadequate supervision.
forced to participate.
Use suitable progression.
Suffers from fear of
“Challenge by Choice” policy used; talk to
moving water.
participants about goals.
(Potamophobia)
Activity pitched at participants levels.
Minimise
Supervisor coaches participants as required.
Social
Lack of cultural understanding.
Offensive to culture
Cultural
Lack of leadership or inappropriate
or person/s.
Yes
Understanding and training given of Tikanga Maori
Eliminate
principals and other cultural issues that may arise.
instructing.
Financial
Instructor (or other supervisor) forces
Damage / loss of
participation.
equipment.
Inadequate supervision.
No
Brief on correct techniques and safety and correct use
of gear.
Instructor to check site before leaving.
Equipment to be used within manufacturer and
Adventure Southland recommendations.
Name:
Date of Review:
Minimise
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SECTION A
RISK
ADVENTURE SOUTHLAND LIMITED 2015
RISK ANALYSIS AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ACTIVITY: WATER SLIDE
“Significant refers to the potential for any harm that is not trivial and would warrant a response or intervention”
HAZARD OR HARM
POSSIBLE
SIGNIFICANT
ACTION
DOES ACTION ELIMINATE,
OUTCOME (PERIL)
Environmental Weather Unsuitable.
Death or
ISOLATE OR MINIMISE RISK?
Yes
Slide not to be used during rain.
hospitalisation due
Monitor students during extreme cold as hands and
to hypothermia.
fingers start getting cold.
Gaining too much
Yes
speed over shooting.
Concrete slide not to be used if water running down it
Minimise
Eliminate
from rain.
No water or detergent to be added to concrete slide.
Damage to property land grass.
High winds.
Yes
Not to run in strong winds as slide will lift and move.
Eliminate
Creating a high slip
No
Ensure slide is placed in alternating positions.
Minimise
No
Remind all clients to remain clear of wildlife – respect
Minimise
area.
Participants and wildlife together in
Damage to
close proximity.
environment /
their habitat and their space.
wildlife.
Minimum impact / environmental education /
instructor checks area for rubbish.
Name:
Date of Review:
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SECTION A
ADVENTURE SOUTHLAND LIMITED 2015
RISK ANALYSIS AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ACTIVITY: WATER SLIDE
“Significant refers to the potential for any harm that is not trivial and would warrant a response or intervention”
Should loss occur, what will you need to have in place to minimise the loss?
Emergency
Instructor first aid trained.
IMPORTANT! This RAMS form is not complete unless attached to Section B and
signed off by Manager
Name:
First Aid kit.
Intentions logged.
Date of Review:
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ADVENTURE SOUTHLAND LIMITED 2015
RISK ANALYSIS AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ACTIVITY: WATER SLIDE
SECTION B
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
POLICES / GUIDELINES
Standards set out in the Adventure
Helmets to be worn at all times unless in a
Southland Code of Practice are run in
designated safe area.
STAFF SKILLS
First Aid Qualified.
SECTION A Checklist
No. Of sheets checked
In House Competency ‘Sign
conjunction with the Ministry of
OFFICIAL APPROVAL
5
Risk

Hazard/harm
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Outcome

Severity
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leaders (2009).
Action
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EOTC Guidelines (2009)
Eliminate, isolate or
minimise
Emergency
Education best practice guidelines and
‘Challenge by Choice’ philosophy to operate.
off’
the Outdoor Safety Institute.
Supervisor to supervise a maximum of twelve
Outdoor Activities: Guidelines for
participants and two accompanying adults.
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SECTION B Checklist
Industry standards

Policies and guidelines

Staff skills
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Approved:
Not Approved:
Name: Amy Sutherland
Position: Programme Manager
Date: 02/03/2015
This activity is not officially sanctioned until this box is completed by Manager and attached to section A
Name:
Date of Review: