Risk Assessment
I have added a couple of bits to last years assessment, highlighted in blue. I have left the insurance part blank for the moment, please take a look and let me know if it is ok, I have not removed any of the risks highlighted last year just added the pyrotechnics and tweaked some others.
Risk Assessment
Model Boat Mayhem Model Boat Show at Wicksteed Park.
Date: May 23rd, 24th, 25th 2014
Organised by:
www.modelboatmayhem.co.ukType of event:
Public model boat show with on water displays.
Brief description of event:
The Model Boat Mayhem 2013 event is situated at Wicksteed Park model Boat Lake within Wicksteed Park which is wholly owned by the Wicksteed Trust, registered No: 1183177, registered in England. The park is used by visitors to the park, dog walkers, families and children 24 hours 7 days a week and is therefore accessible by foot at anytime. Entrance to the whole park is obtained via a staff controlled gate and by a paid entrance ticket. Wicksteed Park has a displayed Terms, Conditions and Liability notice at the entrance gate.
Our model boat show is also covered by £2 million public liability insurance underwritten by to be confirmed
Risk Assessment
1. General.
First Aid kits ‘on site’ to deal with minor abrasions or cuts. Mobiles held by most members to call emergency services if required. Wicksteed Park security can be requested by mobile phone if required.
Only dedicated members of the organising committee are allowed to enter the lake. An hourly check of life saving equipment to be made as necessary.
Risk level – Low
2. Driving into park/parking.
Model Boat Mayhem members/exhibitors and visitors to the event are permitted to park within the confines of the grassed areas close to the railway crossing used by Wicksteed Park Model Boat Club members. Speed on entering the park is not to exceed 10mph. Great care when parking or reversing; potential for a possible accident. Drivers to ensure that area is clear before manoeuvring. In view of the park being used at all times drivers must be constantly aware when driving into and out of the park to ensure that no accidents occur.
Risk level – Low
3. Railway and crossing
All visitors and exhibitors are to be made aware that no vehicles are to cross the railway crossing after 9am. Only emergency and security vehicles used by the local authorities and Wicksteed Park are permitted to cross the railway at anytime. The Wicksteed Park railway is used from 9am to 5pm everyday and all visitors/exhibitors are to be aware of the hazards of crossing the railway when a train is approaching. The train will sound a whistle before approaching the crossing to warn visitors, when this happens the walking visitors must stop and wait at the railway crossing sign.
Risk level - Low
4. Traders Stalls / tents
All tents erected by any exhibitor or trader in the vicinity of the railway line, nearest to the designated car park, must be located 15ft away from the railway line edge to allow the train driver to view the railway crossing on approach.
Risk level - Low
5. The Lake.
The lake is formed of concrete and varies in depth from 50cm to 70cm. Boats can be retrieved by someone wearing high waders or similar. Likelihood of drowning is low as you can stand in the lake. However, if someone does fall in all members can assist in ensuring that person is safe, life rings are situated at the entrance to the lake. No-one to go in the lake with bare feet/old shoes. It is suggested that members clean their hands with wipes or similar prior to consuming food.
Risk level - Low
6. Lakeside path.
Concrete walkway / edging around the lake. Care to be taken by all members and visitors when walking around the lake walkways and decked areas, particular care to be taken when launching model boats.
Risk level – Low
7. Model Boats.
Model boats are normally about one metre long but can vary in length to approx 14ft long. Scale boats are predominately electric powered, but some are steam. Owners/users of steam are to ensure that the flammable fuels are stored correctly and, in particular, that visitors and children cannot tamper or play with canisters containing fuel or any other equipment. Owners of boats are to ensure that their boats are powered up safely particularly if members of the public are in the vicinity of the boat. Any non-member in the vicinity of the boat should be asked to ‘move back’
Risk level – Low
8. Boats on water.
Care when running boats. Owners to ensure they are running on the correct crystals / frequency and not crossing channels with another user prior to launch. Check channel/frequency board, situated within the organiser’s tent, prior to ’switching on’. This ensures no boat is uncontrolled which could have a ’knock on’ effect for a potential accident with a user reacting without thinking to ensure their boat is not damaged and falling into the pond. Current users of the 2.4GHz FASST r/c equipment should not be affected by other users. All 27-40MHz transmitters with extendable aerials must have a plastic golf ball or similar fitted to prevent injury. Boats must be operated in a safe manor with public safety foremost.
Risk level – Low
9. Steam Power.
All steam powered boats to be checked by a member of the organising committee before being operated. Steam powered boats to be powered up in full accordance with the accepted safety procedures and to have the appropriate certificates where required.
Risk level – Low
10. I/C Power.
All I/C boats are to be checked for safety by a member of the organising committee before they are started. I/C powered boats are to be started up in full accordance with accepted safety procedures and be fitted with the appropriate silencers and anti-pollution devices. When operating on the lake, speed is to be restricted to 15mph and only be operated for 20 minute demonstrations. All other boats are not be used on the water when I/C powered boats are demonstrating to prevent any collision.
Risk level – Low
11. Batteries.
Most members recharge their batteries at home, however, if batteries are being charged ’on site’ this is to be done in remote area well away from the public. Charging process to be monitored at all times by the battery owner. Greater care with Lipo or similar batteries which must only be charged with the proper type of charger.
Risk level – Low
12. Pyrotechnics use
Some models will use pyrotechnics in their display; the person running the display is a qualified pyrotechnic technician. Tannoy announcements will be used to warn people around the lake that this display is going to start. No other boats to be on the water during this display. To avoid distracting the model boat operator, all members of the public and other Mayhem visitors are to keep away from the operator while the display is going on
Risk Level - Low
13. Tents & Gazebos. Etc.
All tents and Gazebo guide ropes to be highlighted to prevent a trip hazard. ALL tables and equipment to be placed far enough back from the lake side to allow enough room to the general public to pass by easily and safely. ALL Models placed on Tables to be placed so they can not fall off and injure. All table to be checked for soundness and suitability. Boats/equipment is not to be left in positions where they could become a trip hazard.
Risk level – Low
Draft by Martin Davis – Model Boat Mayhem
10th March 2014
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Topic: Wicksteed Organisers - 2014 (Read 31943 times)