FUNNEL WEB
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
AND
RISK ASSESMENT
Funnel Web Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment - Last Updated 7/2/2013
Task
/Activity
Using the
Funnel
Web
Waterslide
Potential
Hazard
 Guests under
the 1.2m height
utilising the
activity.
 Guests coming
out of their
tubes as they
travel down the
flume(s)
Assessed Risk
Before RMP
implementation
5
4
Assessed
Risk
Consequence of
risk
Moderate
Moderate
Assessed Risk
RMP
RMP – Control Strategies
Likelihood of an
occurrence
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Yes
Yes

Manufacturing Guideline - Minimum
height requirement for users 1.2m in
height.

Provide all guests with education
before each & every ride utilising a
face to face approach at the Top and
Bottom of the Funnel Web.

Signage (See Appendix A).

Ride Attendants in area operating &
supervising the activity.

Handles provided on the tubes for
guests to hold onto.

Provide all guests with education
before each & every ride utilising a
face to face approach at the Top of
the Funnel Web.
Additional Comments
Treatment Or Action
Plan
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations
(including height &
supervision requirements)
are located at Funnel Web
activity.
Regular review of the
content, location & need for
additional signage material
to be undertaken every 6
months or as deemed
necessary.
Height & supervision
regulations are also
specified under important
information on the daily
safety presentation sheets
& stipulated in the training
manuals staff are issued.
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations are
located at the Funnel Web
activity.
Duty Management team
informed of individuals/
parties identified to be
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
Signage (See Appendix A).

Ride Attendants in area operating &
supervising the activity.
breaching these
regulations, who are then
removed from the activity
for the day or park premises
depending on the situation.

 Guests hitting
their head on
the Funnel Web
entering, or
exiting the ride
and / or whilst
on the Funnel
Web activity.
5
Minor
Unlikely
Yes
Disciplinary action taken towards
guests who do not follow safety
regulations & instructions.
 Provide all guests with education
before each & every ride utilising a
face to face approach at the Top of
the Funnel Web.
 Signage (See Appendix A).
 Ride Attendants in area operating &
supervising the activity.
 Outdoor Attendants hold pool Life
Guard and First Aid qualifications.
 Guests hitting
their face,
mouth and
teeth on the
pool whilst
entering, or
exiting the
Funnel Web
and / or whilst
on the Funnel
5
Minor
Unlikely
Yes
 First Aid Kits are available at top and
bottom of the Funnel Web ride.
 TOP - Provide all guests with
education before each & every ride
utilising a face to face approach at
the Top of the Funnel Web.
Operator assists all guests to enter
the tube.

BOTTOM - Provide education to all
guests at bottom of ride using
whistle, body language and verbal
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations are
located at the Funnel Web
activity.
All First Aid incidents are
reported to the First Aid
Officer for assessment.
First Aid and rescue
equipment located at top
and bottom of Funnel Web
Activity.
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations
(including height &
supervision requirements)
are located at Funnel Web
activity.
All First Aid incidents are
reported to the First Aid
Officer for assessment.
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Web ride.
instructions.

 Guests landing
on top of
another guest
5
Minor
Unlikely
Yes
Operators are positioned at the
bottom of the Funnel Web flume
using the following to educate and
assist guests whilst exiting the ride:
o Whistle used to alert guests to
remain in the tube until
instructed to exit, followed by;
o Hand Gestures / Body Language
visually alerting guests to
remain in tube until instructed
to exit.
o Verbal instructions educating
guests.
o Operator then assists guests to
exit the tube.
Safe operating procedures
are stipulated & provided to
staff during training.
Staff perform pre
operational safety checks
before starting the ride and
opening to the public.

Signage (See Appendix A).

Outdoor Attendants hold Pool Life
Guard and First Aid qualifications.

First Aid Kits are available at top and
bottom of the Funnel Web ride.

Provide all guests with education
before each & every ride utilising a
face to face approach at the Top of
the Funnel Web activity.
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations are
located at the Funnel Web
activity.

Signage (See Appendix A).
All First Aid incidents are
reported to the First Aid
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 Drowning
3
Catastrophic
Very Unlikely
Yes



Outdoor Attendants in area
operating & supervising the activity.
Provide all guests with education
before each & every ride utilising a
face to face approach at the Top of
the Funnel Web.
Officer for assessment.
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations are
located at the Funnel Web
activity.
Signage (See Appendix A).
Ride Attendants in area operating &
supervising the activity at Top and
Bottom of Funnel Web activity.
All First Aid incidents are
reported to the First Aid
Officer for assessment.
 Readily accessible First Aid
equipment such as Oxy Viva’s &
Defibrillation Devices are located at
the First Aid Room and The Rock
activity which is approximately within
1 minute of the Funnel Web.
 Slips, Trips &
Falls –
surrounding
areas of the
activity
Cuts and
abrasions, broken
bones,
dislocations.
6
Insignificant
Unlikely
Yes

Outdoor Attendants hold Pool Life
Guard and First Aid Qualifications.

Staff provide guests with education
about walking in areas and target
guests running to slow down to
walking around areas.
Signage addressing the no
running policy is located
throughout the park
grounds.

Wet Floor Signs.

Serious trip & fall hazards identified
& removed, or treated to prevent
injury.
All First Aid incidents are
reported to the First Aid
Officer for assessment.
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 Slips, Trips &
Falls –entering
and exiting the
Funnel Web
activity
Cuts and
abrasions,
broken bones,
dislocations,
spinal injuries
6
Insignificant
Unlikely
Yes

Rubber mats place over trip hazards
& potentially slippery surfaces.

Cables/cords flown overhead where
possible.

Changes in edges/elevation
identified by highlighted markings.

Staff slowing guests down to a
walking pace.

Slippery surfaces are treated or
isolated.
 First Aid Kits are available at top and
bottom of the Funnel Web ride.
 Wet Floor Signs.

Serious trip & fall hazards identified
& removed, or treated to prevent
injury.

Rubber mats place over trip hazards
& potentially slippery surfaces.

Cables/cords flown overhead where
possible.


Changes in edges/elevation
identified by highlighted markings.
Staff slowing guests down to a
walking pace.
Safe operating procedures
are stipulated & provided to
staff during training.
Staff perform pre
operational safety checks
before starting the ride and
opening to the public.
Signage addressing the no
running policy is located
throughout the park
grounds.
All First Aid incidents are
reported to the First Aid
Officer for assessment.
Safe operating procedures
are stipulated & provided to
staff during training.
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations are
Funnel Web Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment - Last Updated 7/2/2013

Slippery surfaces are treated or
isolated.
located at the Funnel Web
activity.

Additional lighting in dark areas.

Operators at both top and bottom of
the Funnel Web areas operating,
supervising and educating guests
regarding the ride and surrounding
areas.
Staff perform preoperational safety checks
before starting the ride and
opening to the public.

TOP - Provide all guests with
education before each & every ride
utilising a face to face approach at
the Top of the Funnel Web.
Operator then assists guests to enter
the tube.

BOTTOM - Provide education to all
guests at bottom of ride using
whistle, body language and verbal
instructions.
o Operator then assists guests to
exit the tube.

Signage (See Appendix A).

Outdoor Attendants hold Pool Life
Guard and First Aid Qualifications.
 First Aid Kits are available at top and
bottom of the Funnel Web activity.
Funnel Web Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment - Last Updated 7/2/2013
 Infection
6
Minor
Very Unlikely
Yes

Emergency Action Plan/Evacuation
procedure.

Super chlorination.

Pool closure during Super
chlorination process.

Training & development of staff to
notice un-toilet trained children
without adequate waterproof
nappies.

Provide all guests with education
before each & every ride utilising a
face to face approach at the Top of
the Funnel Web.

Signage (See Appendix A).

Ride Attendants in area operating &
supervising the activity.
(cryptosporidium,
giardia)
 Swimming back
towards the
landing area
5
Moderate
Very Unlikely
Yes

 Tubes stopping
as they travel
down the
flumes
5
Minor
Unlikely
Yes
NB – All Jamberoo Action
Park pool chlorine levels are
maintained above 3ppm,
evidentially ensuring that
disinfection time for giardia
would be less than 20
minutes, whilst regular
overnight super
chlorination eradicating the
likelihood of crypto.
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations are
located at the Funnel Web
activity.
All ride attendants hold pool life guard
and first aid qualifications.

Provide all guests with education
before each & every ride utilising a
face to face approach at the Top of
the Funnel Web.

Signage (See Appendix A).
Inflation of tubes is
monitored daily by
operational staff to ensure
tubes are not underinflated,
reducing the risk of tubes
becoming stuck at flume
entry.
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 Unloading tubes
from the
conveyor belt at
the flume entry
area
5
 Motion Sickness
5
Minor
Unlikely
Yes

Ride Attendants in area operating &
supervising the activity.

Minimum weight requirement for
each tube to ensure constant
throughput down the slide.

2-Way radio communication
between Top (Entry) & Bottom (Exit)
of Funnel Web to ensure operational
concerns are attended to.

Emergency Action Plan/Evacuation
procedure in the event of electrical
or pump failure.

Correct training, as well as lifting &
manual handling procedures given to
all staff.
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations are
located at the Funnel Web
activity.
Staff ensure weight is
proportionally distributed
around the tube before
sending. Training is
conducted with staff
regarding this operational
procedure and is monitored
by Duty Managers
throughout the day.
Staff perform pre
operational safety checks
before starting the ride and
opening to the public.
Safe operating procedures
are stipulated & provided to
staff during training.

Insignificant
Likely
Yes
Design in accordance with the
relevant manufacturing standard for
that activity.
 Provide all guests with education
before each & every ride utilising a
face to face approach at the Top of
the Funnel Web.
 Signage (See Appendix A).
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations are
located at the Funnel Web
activity.
All First Aid incidents are
reported to the First Aid
Funnel Web Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment - Last Updated 7/2/2013
 Ride Attendants in area operating &
supervising the activity.
Officer for assessment.
 Outdoor Attendants Pool Life Guard
and First Aid qualifications.
 First Aid Kits are available at top and
bottom of the Funnel Web ride.
 Heat Related
Illness.
5
Insignificant
Likely
Yes
 Water is available at the top of the
Funnel Web.
 Signage (See Appendix A).
Heat Stress
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
 Ride Attendants in area operating &
supervising the activity.
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations are
located at the Funnel Web
activity.
All First Aid incidents are
reported to the First Aid
Officer for assessment.
 Outdoor Attendants hold Pool Life
Guard and First Aid qualifications.
 General Illness /
Allergies
6
Minor
Very Unlikely
Yes
 First Aid Kits are available at top and
bottom of the Funnel Web ride.
 Provide all guests with education
before each & every ride utilising a
face to face approach at the Top of
the Funnel Web.
Signage addressing the
rides safety regulations are
located at the Funnel Web
activity.
 Signage (See Appendix A)
 Ride Attendants in area operating &
supervising the activity at top and
bottom.
All First Aid incidents are
reported to the First Aid
Officer for assessment.
Funnel Web Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment - Last Updated 7/2/2013
 Outdoor Attendants hold Pool Life
Guard and First Aid qualifications.
Staff perform preoperational safety checks
before starting the ride and
opening to the public.
 First Aid Kits are available at top and
bottom of the Funnel Web activity.
Funnel Web Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment - Last Updated 7/2/2013
APPENDIX A: FUNNEL WEB RIDE DESCRIPTION
Funnel Web Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment - Last Updated 7/2/2013
APPENDIX A: FUNNEL WEB HEIGHT RULES
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