RISK DESCRIPTION LIKELIHOOD CONSEQUENCES RESPONSE TO RISK ACTION PERSON Storms & weather events Possible in the Moderate would require Stop until visibility returns Skipper / – meaning that site of land wet season. adjustment to the planned Bureau of Meteorology website prior to any responsible Check is lost. program / excursion. First boating activities to check weather forecast adult (High) Aid may be needed if man compass/electronic equipment to navigate home Use overboard occurs. to message land based person re change of time Need 30/30 rule (if thunder is heard within 30 Utilise  seconds of lightning) to determine proximity of storm in preparedness to act or if possible, relocate. within mobile range, check Bureau of Meteorology If website Other:  Dehydration - Not Possible Minor - Head ache/ drinking water for participants and encourage Skipper / Provide drinking sufficient water lethargy may need to be them to drink water on regular intervals minimum of 4 responsible – in the environmental treated litres per person on board adult  conditions Other:  (medium) Exposure to the elements Possible Moderate - Sun burn, heat long sleeve shirts, wide brim hats & sun block. Skipper / Wear for an extended period of exhaustion, sun stroke and Have regular breaks and drink plenty of water. responsible Have time possible hypothermia may breaks in the shade. adult (high) need to be treated wet conditions, wet weather jackets and for dry  For season mornings, fleece and wind jackets Other:  Add additional as required Add additional as required Add additional as required Assessed by (Print Name): Signature(s): Date & Time of Assessment: Principal Name: Signature approval: LIKELIHOOD
RISK DESCRIPTION LIKELIHOOD CONSEQUENCES RESPONSE TO RISK ACTION PERSON  Storms & weather events meaning that site of land is lost. (High) Possible in the wet season. Moderate – would require adjustment to the planned program / excursion. First Aid may be needed if man overboard occurs. Stop until visibility returns Check Bureau of Meteorology website prior to any boating activities to check weather forecast Use compass/electronic equipment to navigate home Need to message land based person re change of time Utilise 30/30 rule (if thunder is heard within 30 seconds of lightning) to determine proximity of storm in preparedness to act or if possible, relocate. If within mobile range, check Bureau of Meteorology website  Other: Skipper / responsible adult  Dehydration - Not drinking sufficient water in the environmental conditions (medium) Possible Minor - Head ache/ lethargy may need to be treated Provide drinking water for participants and encourage them to drink water on regular intervals – minimum of 4 litres per person on board  Other: Skipper / responsible adult  Exposure to the elements for an extended period of time (high) Possible Moderate - Sun burn, heat exhaustion, sun stroke and possible hypothermia may need to be treated Wear long sleeve shirts, wide brim hats & sun block. Have regular breaks and drink plenty of water. Have breaks in the shade. For wet conditions, wet weather jackets and for dry season mornings, fleece and wind jackets  Other: Skipper / responsible adult Add additional as required Add additional as required Add additional as required Assessed by (Print Name): Signature(s): Date & Time of Assessment: Principal Name: Signature approval: LIKELIHOOD