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    The Teifi Boating Club conducted a risk assessment for launching watercraft from their slipway during the Covid-19 pandemic. They identified hazards such as virus transmission, accidents during launching/recovery, weather conditions, tides/currents, and slips/trips/falls. Control measures included following government guidelines, using signage, observing speed limits near the slipway, wearing proper footwear, and supervising children. The risk assessment was reviewed and signed by the acting Commodore, Vice Commodore, and Yard Master.

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    The Teifi Boating Club conducted a risk assessment for launching watercraft from their slipway during the Covid-19 pandemic. They identified hazards such as virus transmission, accidents during launching/recovery, weather conditions, tides/currents, and slips/trips/falls. Control measures included following government guidelines, using signage, observing speed limits near the slipway, wearing proper footwear, and supervising children. The risk assessment was reviewed and signed by the acting Commodore, Vice Commodore, and Yard Master.

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    The Teifi Boating Club conducted a risk assessment for launching watercraft from their slipway during the Covid-19 pandemic. They identified hazards such as virus transmission, accidents during launching/recovery, weather conditions, tides/currents, and slips/trips/falls. Control measures included following government guidelines, using signage, observing speed limits near the slipway, wearing proper footwear, and supervising children. The risk assessment was reviewed and signed by the acting Commodore, Vice Commodore, and Yard Master.

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    Teifi Boating Club Clwb Cychod Teifi

    Risk Assessment

    Activity; Launching watercraft from the Teifi Boating Club slipway by club members during the Covid 19 Pandemic.

    Location; The Patch, Gwbert – on –Sea, Cardigan .

    Assessors: A W Jones, Assessment date, May 2020

    Hazard Likelihood Severity Overall Risk Control Measures


    Covid 19, Corona Virus 1 4 4 Any member launching their vessel from the slipway must comply with
    current Welsh Government guidelines for Corona Virus (Covid 19). Use
    of signage to be considered.
    Launching and recovering craft 1 4 4 Drivers of vehicles must consider pedestrians when launching and
    recovering vessels when in the vicinity of the slipway and boat yard,
    speed limits must be observed at all times. The public have a right of
    way across the slipway and must be given priority. Only one vessel at a
    time is permitted to launch. Other vessels will stand clear, until their
    turn to launch or recover. Preparation for launch or recovery of your
    vessel is essential to minimise time taken to complete the activity.
    Suitable footwear should be worn at all times. All wheel chocks to be
    removed from the slipway after use.
    Use of signage to be considered.
    Weather conditions 1 2 2 Weather conditions should be monitored as strong or gusting winds
    may affect the launch and recovery process.
    Inform Members via monthly section meeting
    Tidal heights and river current 1 2 2 The size and time of the tide should be considered, also, flood and ebb
    rates, combined with current direction, all will have an effect on
    launching and recovery of vessels.
    Inform Members tide tables issued to each member
    Assistance with launching and recovery 1 4 4 Vessel users are reminded that assistance to launch and recover may be
    of vessels required.

    Drowning 1 2 2 Personal buoyancy aides should be worn during all boating activities.
    Advise members via monthly section meeting
    Teifi Boating Club Clwb Cychod Teifi
    Risk Assessment

    Slips, Trips and Falls 2 2 4 Any surface coated with water can become slippery, care must be taken.
    Suitable footwear should be worn at all times.
    Advise members via monthly section meeting
    Collision with other boats 1 2 2 Collisions should be avoided at all cost; this is the responsibility of the
    helm.
    Children and under 16’s 1 4 4 Children and under 16’s must be accompanied and/or under adult
    supervision at all times when launching and recovering vessels.
    Supervision should also be given while on the boat yard as vehicles and
    trailers may be manoeuvring in preparation of launching and recovering
    vessels.
    Teifi Boating Club Clwb Cychod Teifi
    Risk Assessment

    Risk Rating Rating action bands

    To establish residual risk rating multiply “likelihood by the severity”

    Likelihood Severity Risk Band I additional action required

    1, Most unlikely 1, Trivial injury 1 & 2, Minor Trivial risk No further action required, Monitor
    situation

    2, Unlikely 2, Slight Injury 3 to 5, Low risk Monitor control measures for continued
    effectiveness

    3, Likely 3, Serious, chronic injury 6 & 8, Medium risk Improve or increase control measures

    4, Most Likely 4, Major injury or death 9, 12 & 16 High risk Stop the activity, improve and increase
    controls immediately

    Management confirmation
    I have noted the above assessment and will take appropriate steps to ensure all actions raised and control measures are implemented

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    Risk Assessment

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    Club Commodore T Duckworth (acting)

    Vice Commodore D Eaton

    Yard Master D Peg

    Risk Assessment Review


    To be carried out annually, after an incident or if there are any significant changes.

    Date Name of person conducting the review

    1st review date 15/08/22 A.W. Jones

    2nd review date

    3rd review date

    4th review date

    5th review date


    Teifi Boating Club Clwb Cychod Teifi
    Risk Assessment

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