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Jungle Parc UK Ltd Risk Assessment

WRITTEN BY: Christopher Reynolds TO BE REVIEWED: May 2017

The European Standard “Sports and recreational facilities – Ropes courses” comes in two parts: EN 15567 Part 1

(Construction and safety requirements) and EN 15567 Part 2 (Operation requirements). This came into force as

both a European and National (BSi) Standard from March 2009. This, along with some of the issues under the

AAIAC recommendations, are the basis of our Risk Assessment.

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Assessing risks is simple in principle. It involves identifying hazards or examining what in a particular situation

could cause harm or damage and then assessing the likelihood that harm will actually be experienced by a

specified population and what the consequences would be (i.e. the risk). The overall objective is to obtain a view

on how to manage the risk or to compare the risk with other risks. At a conceptual level, it has proved useful to

make a distinction between an assessment of the risks (the evaluation of the likelihood of harm and its

consequences for populations or individuals as described above) and risk control (the prioritisation of risks and the

introduction of measures that might be put in place to reduce, if not prevent, the harm from occurring). This

stems from the belief that an assessment of risks by and large can be scientific and objective but risk control less

so because it integrates the results of an assessment of risks with other critical inputs.

(www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/meetings/ilgra/minrpt1a.htm)

Jungle Parc UK Ltd risk assessments are written in compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at

Work Regulations and the assessments are reviewed when it is suspected that the assessments are no longer

valid or there has been a significant change. They will be reviewed annually. Jungle Parc recognizes that risk

assessments are fundamental in ensuring a safely run High Wire Activity Course. By continuous systematic and

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dynamic assessment of risk by all Jungle Parc staff, adhering to the operational and safety procedures and

policies and continuous training and assessment, risks are reduced to an acceptable level.

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RISK ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT

RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL

What are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may

be harmed Seriousnes

s of harm With current control

measures rate the risk What further

control

measures

are

employed

Is the Risk

reduced

to As Low as Possible (ALAP)

Working at heights; • Dropped tools • Falling • Entanglement • Eye hazards • Tiredness

Medium Employee's

Contractors Very High Use of Contractors that

specialize in high rope access construction. Certified lifting equipment and rope access equipment. Certified PPE

All tools to

be tied off to

prevent

dropped

objects.

Contractors

to be rested

Yes

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RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL


be harmed Seriousness

of harm With current control measures rate the risk

What further

control

measures are

employed

Is the Risk reduced to As Low as Possible (ALAP)

• Vertigo • Weather

conditions

Medium Jungle Parc

Employee's Very High Fatality,

disablement

Safe system of work Working in pairs

Weather forecast to

be consulted

Supervision of

work crews Yes

Access to high rope

park and zip line Low Jungle Parc


disablement

Cherry pickers (if

needed) and ladders

to be used

Safety harnesses. Management review of land

Yes

Inappropriate use of

mechanical and

electrical

equipment

Low Jungle Parc


disablement

Training of Employees Correct use of

equipment and PPE

Supervision by

experienced

personnel

Yes

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Electrocution Medium Jungle Parc


disablement

Equipment to be

tested regularly by

qualified

professional

Consider low

voltage

battery tools

Yes


RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL



of harm With current control

measures rate the risk

What further

control

measures are

employed

Is the Risk reduced to As Low

as Possible (ALAP)

Entanglement • In ropes • In nets • In chains

Low Course users. Employees Jungle Parc

Builders

High to Very high. Strangulation

, sprains, panic

attacks

Course design

Training of course users and instructors. Condition monitoring of course. Suitable PPE Supervision of users

and employees

Regular safety checks by independent surveyors. ENSURE

Yes

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Pinch and trap hazards

such as in moving parts

zip lines etc.

Medium Course users. Employees Jungle Parc

Builders

Medium Cuts, bruises sprains

Training provided prior to use. PPE

Supervision by

trained

professionals.

Long hair and

loose clothing to be tied back

Yes


RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL

What are the hazards Likelihood of

occurring Who may



measures rate the risk

What further

control

measures are

employed


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PPE • Unsuitable • Damaged • Incorrect

fitting

Damage to PPE from sharp objects, chemicals, UV rays and general use.

Low Course users. Employees Jungle Parc Builders

Very High Fatality,

disablement

Training of Instructors, customers and builders in correct use, fitting and in looking for damage. Damaged PPE to be discarded and removed from register. Records to be kept

of checks and

maintenance.

Smoking to be

prohibited whilst

wearing harnesses

All PPE to be

inspected

before and

after use by

trained

professionals.

All PPE to be

registered and

numbered for

ongoing

maintenance

checks.

Various sizes

of harnesses

to be made

available.

Yes


RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL

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measures rate the

risk

What further

control

measures are

employed


as

Possible (ALAP)

Inappropriate or incorrect selection of PPE Failure of the work

system resulting in falls

or impact from falling objects

Low Course users. Employees

Very High Fatality,

disablement

Training Thorough research

into the best available

PPE on the market

and current standards.

Employee training in Correct PPE Risk Assessments

Directives to

site builders

Yes

Incorrect assessment of

loadings on high rope

structures and rides

Low Course users. Employees

Very High Fatality,

disablement

Load testing of all

high rope securing's.

Load testing of all

high rope rides

Construction by

suitable trained

contractors

Use of

professional

experienced

course

designers and

builders

Yes


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RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL




What further

control

measures are

employed


as

Possible (ALAP)

Uneven ground • Trips • FallsRe

Very high Course users. Jungle Parc Employees

Low, sprains,

grazes

bruises

Pathways to be made

as even as possible PPE. Footwear suitable for

outdoor

activities.

Yes

Trips and falls on

equipment. Low Course

users. Jungle Parc Employees

Medium. Sprains,

broken bones

Platforms and support

areas to be level and

kept clear. Pre

opening inspection

Design of

course. Yes


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RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL




What further

control

measures

are

employed


Ladders • Falls • Damaged

Low Jungle Parc

Employees High

Broken

bones

Ladder inspection

policy Back up

safety

devices.

Use of

cherry

pickers

Yes

Falls from course • Unclipping from

safety wire • Clipping on

incorrectly • Safety system

failure • Tree falling • PPE Failure

Low Jungle Parc Employees

Course

users

Very High

Broken

bones, fatality, disablement

Suitable training Inspections prior to use of course. PPE maintenance policy. Park pre opening checks and regular surveys. PPE Register

Instructor

safety briefs

On course

signage

Colour

coded safety

system for

load bearing

safety

equipment

Yes

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Falling From Course Cont’d

Minimum age of 10 years recommended (new rule to commence Feb 2012 Compulsorily xplorer course only ), due to learning ability for attaching to safety system (AFNOR standard). Age confirmed on Risk Acknowledgement and Disclaimer (RAD).

Minimum heights 1.35m Xplorer & 1.05m Adventurer (wearing

footwear) due to course construction and ability to attach to safety cable due to height. Construction documents. Height markers installed at all courses. Instructors carry out check if unsure.

Maximum weight of 20.5 stone / 130 kg due to load limits of course (Jacobs and Altus load testing advice). Scales provided at sites. Information provided to customers on booking confirmation documents, Disclaimer and website.

Anyone who is deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not permitted access onto the course. Anyone who does not comply with the safety rules and advice and / or unattaches from the safety cable will be removed from the course.

Assessments of course participants during the Safety Brief element, so that if a participant completes the first 3 obstacles incorrectly they are asked to repeat the first 3 obstacles; if they still fail to complete this part safely (i.e. they have not understood or cannot understand the safe system of completing the course on their own), they will be removed from the course (and offered a full refund).

Anyone who does not have the correct footwear (e.g. sandals) or clothing that may lead to a slip or a trip will not be allowed onto the course.

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RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL




measures rate the risk What further

control

measures

are

employed


Falling onto people using course

• People • Equipment • Natural objects

Low Jungle Parc Employees

Course

users

Medium to high. Broken bones

disablement

Cuts bruises

Safe system of work Daily pre opening check sheet inspections First Aid Givers Work area management Natural object

assessment and

clearing with aid from

Forestry Agencies PPE

use.

Tree

inspections.

Risk

assessments.

Periodic

review of

course.

Outside

agency

assistance

Yes

Falling and hitting parts

of course Low Jungle Parc

Employees

Course

users

High Broken bones disablement Cuts bruises

Back up safety

systems Course

Design Use of padded

safety guards and soft

landings

Expert

course

design and

pre use

testing

Yes

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RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL




What further

control

measures

are

employed


Swinging onto solid items

• Course • Landings

Low Jungle Parc Employees Course Users

High

leg injuries,

cuts, broken

bones

Soft landing areas, woodchips, padded mats where necessary PPE . Course

inspections

Clear

marked off

landing

areas.

Yes

Contact by moving

parts of course / people

on zip line


High

contact

injuries, cuts,

broken bones

Area's around zip line barrier off. Padding around stop

hooks

Supervision

of zip line

and landing

area

Yes

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Fire on course Low Jungle Parc Employees Course Users

Very High Fatality,

serious burns

Fire Evacuation plan

specific to each

course. Fire fighting

equipment suitable

for the types of fire

to be encountered.

Fire escapes from course at

appropriate

areas.

Inspection

from local

fire dept.

Yes


RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL




What further

control

measures are

employed


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Poor weather condition • Lightning storm

High winds • Cold. Ice. Snow • Heat

Very High Jungle Parc Employees Course Users

Low to medium. Heat stroke Hypothermia Electric shock

Closure of course

based on weather

professionals and

course manager's

decision. First Aid Givers Local

Emergency

numbers posted

Duty Manager

guidelines. Re

inspection of

course after

closure. Tree

inspections

after lightning

strike

Yes

Low light and darkness Inability to read signs impaired vision Inability to see landings

or safety devices

Very High Jungle Parc Employees Course Users

Low to medium Cuts bruises

Closure of course

when light reaches an

unacceptable level.

Additional lighting

arrangements to

illuminate the course to safe level if

possible. (Site

specific)

Management

to review

when course

should be

closed due to

bad light or

provide

additional

lighting

Yes


RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL

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What further

control

measures

are

employed


Poor Supervision • Poor eyesight • Incompetence • Children not

behaving • Adults

disoriented


Very high Fatality,

disablement

Cuts bruises

scrapes,

broken bones

Control of age groups and ratio of supervision by each instructor to be decided on site by site manager. Medical eye site disclaimer and checks Adequate patrolling of course Maximum numbers

allowed on each

platform

Disclaimers Terms and conditions Instructor supervision training. Safety rules and advice. Use of STOP system to

control

activities

Yes

Rowdy Groups Medium Course

users and

employees

High, broken

bones cuts

bruises

Exclusion from

course. Use of STOP

system

Disclaimers

loss of

deposits

Yes


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RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL




What further

control

measures are

employed


Unauthorized Users Low Public Very High Fatality,

disablement

broken bones

Restrictions to

entrances of the

course to be applied

on a park by park

basis. Ladders to be

removed. Locks

employed.

General security

measures, alarms,

pad locks, access removal

Yes

Vandalism Low Course Users and Employees

Very High Daily pre opening

course inspections Documentation of

pre opening

checks

Yes

Incapacitated users

Due to drugs and

alcohol abuse

Medium Course Users and Jungle Parc Employees

Very High Employee drug and

alcohol policy. Exclusion from course

Written safety

rules and advice

Observations of

employees

Yes

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Missing persons Low Course

Users Medium Regular patrols over

course. Missing persons plan

Emergency services contact

Radios

Yes

Mobile phones,ipods Low Users Medium Not to be taken aloft Rules and Regs Yes


RISK IDENTIFICATION

RISK PROBABILITY

RISK CONSEQUENCE

RISK EVALUATION

RISK CONTROL




What further

control

measures

are

employed


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Medical conditions • Pregnancy • Over weight • Fitness • Disablement • Heart problems

Medium Jungle Parc Employees Course Users

Very High

Various

problems

Disclaimers and self certification of health Terms and conditions Safety rules and regs Staff training First Aid Givers Supervision and

assistance

Medical and Disability policy. Weight Restrictions on Disclaimer

Yes

Physiological • Too young • Too short • Too heavy • Disabled

Medium Jungle Parc Employees Course Users

Very High

Various

problems

Minimum age to be

set by Management

Minimum height to

be set by

management and

availability of PPE

Maximum weight to

be set by course

Operating

guidelines

set by PPE

and course

designers.

Rules and

regulations

Yes

limitations

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