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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Work Regulations and the assessments are reviewed when it is suspected that the assessments are no longer
valid or there has been a significant change.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 ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT
RISK IDENTIFICATION
RISK PROBABILITY
RISK CONSEQUENCE
RISK EVALUATION
RISK CONTROL
What are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may
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
Employee's Very High Fatality,
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
Employee's Very High Fatality,
disablement
Training of Employees Correct use of
equipment and PPE
Supervision by
experienced
personnel
Yes
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Electrocution Medium Jungle Parc
Employee's Very High Fatality,
disablement
Equipment to be
tested regularly by
qualified
professional
Consider low
voltage
battery tools
Yes
RISK ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT
RISK IDENTIFICATION
RISK PROBABILITY
RISK CONSEQUENCE
RISK EVALUATION
RISK CONTROL
What are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may
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)
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 ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT
RISK IDENTIFICATION
RISK PROBABILITY
RISK CONSEQUENCE
RISK EVALUATION
RISK CONTROL
What are the hazards Likelihood of
occurring Who may
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)
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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 ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT
RISK IDENTIFICATION
RISK PROBABILITY
RISK CONSEQUENCE
RISK EVALUATION
RISK CONTROL
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What are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may
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)
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 are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may
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)
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 are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may
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)
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
What are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may
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)
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 ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT
RISK IDENTIFICATION
RISK PROBABILITY
RISK CONSEQUENCE
RISK EVALUATION
RISK CONTROL
What are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may
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)
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
Low Jungle Parc Employees Course Users
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 ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT
RISK IDENTIFICATION
RISK PROBABILITY
RISK CONSEQUENCE
RISK EVALUATION
RISK CONTROL
What are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may
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)
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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 ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT
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RISK PROBABILITY
RISK CONSEQUENCE
RISK EVALUATION
RISK CONTROL
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What are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may
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)
Poor Supervision • Poor eyesight • Incompetence • Children not
behaving • Adults
disoriented
Low Jungle Parc Employees Course Users
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 are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may
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)
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 ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT
RISK IDENTIFICATION
RISK PROBABILITY
RISK CONSEQUENCE
RISK EVALUATION
RISK CONTROL
What are the hazards Likelihood of occurring Who may
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)
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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