Activity Pushing Wheelchairs [Indoors & Outdoors] On Pilgrimage in Lourdes Location During Social Events in the UK Persons Existing Control Measures Additional Measures Risk Risk Hazard Consequences Affected Applicable) Where Applicable Severity Severity Total Total Likelihood Likelihood Boarding & Fall for the Pilgrim Pilgrim 4 2 M 4 1 L Chair Close to Bed/Chair/etc Instruction provided during Formation Day Alighting the Strain Injury for Helper Wheelchair Brake Engaged on aiding the Pilgrim. Helper 3 2 M 3 1 L Chair Catching a Falling Pilgrim Weight of the Alternative Transport & Strain on the Helper Helper 3 1 L and/or Second Helper Pilgrim Collisions with Instruction provided during Formation Day Injury to Pilgrim Pilgrim Vigilance by Helper & Support Helper. 4 2 M 4 1 L Fixed Objects on manoeuvring. Instruction provided at Formation Day on Negotiate Tipping Pilgrim from Pilgrim Vigilance by Helper & Support Helper. 4 3 M 4 1 L Negotiate down kerbs (slight tip backwards and Down Kerbs Wheelchair drop off kerb backwards). Instruction provided at Formation Day on Negotiate Tipping Pilgrim from Pilgrim Vigilance by Helper & Support Helper. 4 3 M Negotiate up kerbs (slightly tip wheelchair 4 1 L Up Kerbs Wheelchair backwards and ease up the kerb forwards). Negotiating Alternative shallower route, if possible Three Helpers per Wheelchair; Strain for Helper Helper 3 3 M 3 2 M Steep Inclines Two or More Helpers per Chair Two of will hold secured ropes each side Controlling Strain for Helper Heavy Loads Alternative shallower route, if possible Helpers per Wheelchair; (or Loss of Control - See Helper 3 3 M 3 2 M Two or More Helpers per Chair on Shallow Two of which will hold secured ropes each side Below) Inclines
Activity Pushing Wheelchairs [Indoors & Outdoors] Location On Pilgrimage in Lourdes During Social Events in the UK Hazard Consequences Persons Affected Existing Control Measures Applicable) Severity Likelihood Total Risk Additional Measures Where Applicable Severity Likelihood Total Risk Boarding & Alighting the Chair Fall for the Pilgrim Pilgrim Chair Close to Bed/Chair/etc Wheelchair Brake Engaged 4 2 M Instruction provided during Formation Day on aiding the Pilgrim. 4 1 L Strain Injury for Helper Catching a Falling Pilgrim Helper 3 2 M 3 1 L Weight of the & Pilgrim Strain on the Helper Helper Alternative Transport and/or Second Helper 3 1 L Collisions with Fixed Objects Injury to Pilgrim Pilgrim Vigilance by Helper & Support Helper. 4 2 M Instruction provided during Formation Day on manoeuvring. 4 1 L Negotiate Down Kerbs Tipping Pilgrim from Wheelchair Pilgrim Vigilance by Helper & Support Helper. 4 3 M Instruction provided at Formation Day on Negotiate down kerbs (slight tip backwards and drop off kerb backwards). 4 1 L Negotiate Up Kerbs Tipping Pilgrim from Wheelchair Pilgrim Vigilance by Helper & Support Helper. 4 3 M Instruction provided at Formation Day on Negotiate up kerbs (slightly tip wheelchair backwards and ease up the kerb forwards). 4 1 L Negotiating Steep Inclines Strain for Helper Helper Alternative shallower route, if possible Two or More Helpers per Chair 3 3 M Three Helpers per Wheelchair; Two of will hold secured ropes each side 3 2 M Controlling Heavy Loads on Shallow Inclines Strain for Helper (or Loss of Control - See Below) Helper Alternative shallower route, if possible Two or More Helpers per Chair 3 3 M Helpers per Wheelchair; Two of which will hold secured ropes each side 3 2 M
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