Risk Assessment
Activity
Location
Section
Assessed by
Role
Climbing
Otterspool Adventure Centre
Health and Safety
Ian Wooldridge
Health and Safety Advisor
Specific
Generic
X
Ref no.
Cbg 001
Status
Initial assess.
Reviewed
Next review
Version no.
Final
03.01.12
24.03.15
24.03.18
1.2
Likelihood
Severity
1
2
3
No Injury
First Aid
3 Day Injury
4
5
Major Injury
Fatality
1.
Rare
2.
Unlikely
3.
Possible
1
2
3
4
5
2
4
6
8
10
3
6
9
12
15
4.
Very
Likely
4
8
12
16
20
5.
Almost
Certain
5
10
15
20
25
Risk Rating
Low Risk
1-8
Medium Risk
9-15
High risk
16-25
No Further action Required
Action Plan Required and Implemented
Before Proceeding.
Do Not Proceed
All instructors involved in running the Climbing wall must be Site specific trained or/and Single Pitch Supervisor, site specific training is provided by Conformance Training Limited. At least one
Climbing instructor must be site specific first aid trained during the activity. All the instructors must have radios, switched on and set on the correct channel, they must read the Climbing
Technical Note, related Risk Assessments and be familiar with the Emergency Arrangements set out in the Arrangements section of Otterspool Adventure Centre Health and Safety Policy. The
conduct of this activity to be run in accordance with the detailed instruction provide in the Climbing Technical Note.
Person at Risk
Activity
Climbing Wall/Tower
Daily Check/Inspection
Hazard
Risk
Staff
All
Other
Risk Rating
Existing Control Measures
Uneven gravel,
Glass, Sharps.
Cuts
/Lacerations,
Puncture Wounds.
Ground area around the climbing
wall cleared daily of any objects
that may cause harm i.e. Rocks,
storm debris.
Loose hand/foot
holds.
Strains, Sprains
Gravel should be raked to ensure
an even surface and checked for
sharps i.e. Glass, Nails, screws.
Slipping on
pigeon fowling
Cuts, Lacerations
Lead instructor to ensure that all
holds are secured. Loose holds
must be tightened prior to use.
L
3
X S = RR
2
6
ACCEPT
(Y or N)
Further control measures
implemented from action plan –
re-score
New Risk Rating
L
X S = RR
Y
A visual check is carried out of
Belay points, sheer reduction
blocks checked as per Climbing
Technical Note.
Lead instructor to check condition
of tower stairwell/ tower landings.
All Safety Chains and warning
signage must be in place prior to
commencing the activity.
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(Y or N)
Person at Risk
Activity
Hazard
Risk
Staff
Other
Risk Rating
Existing Control Measures
L
X S = RR
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(Y or N)
Further control measures
implemented from action plan –
re-score
New Risk Rating
L
X S = RR
If there is any doubt on the
condition of the climbing
wall/tower etc all activities to
cease. The lead instructor must
then report this to the site
manager.
Daily/After use check.
Damaged
Guards/
Barriers, loose
holds.
Fractures/
Sprains, Strains
The Climbing Wall check sheet can
be located in Appendix A of the
Climbing Technical Note.
Lead/Duty Instructor to check
condition of all Safety barriers and
fencing.
All
Climbing Instruction.
Corrosion of
Anchor points
and related metal
work.
Fall from Height.
Instructors not
competent.
4
8
Y
2
4
8
Y
1
4
4
Y
1
4
4
Y
All defects to be logged and
brought to the attention of the site
manger or senior instructor.
Fall from Height.
Inspection of Anchor
points, supporting guy
cables.
2
Fractures/
Death.
Fractures/cuts
/lacerations.
Any area deemed to be in an
Unsafe condition should be tapped
off and not used until repairs are
made.
Competent Person to check the
condition of all anchor points
related metal work and supporting
guy cables. They should pay
particular attention to Salt Water
damage, hair line fractures etc.
All
All
Client
If there is any doubt whatsoever
with regards the condition of an
anchor point it should be taped off
and not used.
Conformance Training Ltd must be
contacted for further advice.
All instructors must be Site
Specific qualified.
The instructor/Client must always
be secured (to prevent fall from
height) using the safe systems of
work detailed in the Climbing
Technical note.
Fall from height.
Instruction of the Climbing wall to
be carried out in accordance with
the Climbing Technical note.
Climbing- Fitting of PPE
PPE not fitted
correctly.
Fractures/Cuts
/Lacerations.
All
Client
Instructor to ensure PPE is fitted
correctly- Harness/Helmet
adjusted.
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(Y or N)
Person at Risk
Activity
Hazard
Risk
Staff
Other
Risk Rating
Existing Control Measures
L
X S = RR
ACCEPT
(Y or N)
Further control measures
implemented from action plan –
re-score
New Risk Rating
L
X S = RR
Lead instructor must give a full
demonstration at ground level on
the correct fitting of PPE.
Fall from height.
Participants must always be
connected to a safety rope when
climbing.
Climbing
Climbing
EntrapmentJewellery, hair,
clothes, clothing
ties.
Entrapment.
De-gloving.
Client
Full safety brief to include removal
of all jewellery. Hair, clothing cords
to be secured.
3
3
9
Y
Fingers trapped
between bottom
rope and the
climbing wall.
Client
Instructor safety brief to include
correct Climbing technique at
ground level.
3
3
9
Y
1
2
2
Y
3 Points of contact at all time.
Participants to ensure that they do
not hold the climbing rope on the
ascents.
Climbing
Rope
Friction/Rope
burns when
belaying.
Burns
Client
Client advised to wear gloves for
belaying.
Client advised to wear gloves for
belaying.
Lead instructor must give a full
demonstration of the belaying
procedure and confirm
understanding.
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ACCEPT
(Y or N)