Risk Assessment Title: Bouldering Wall (Self Led)
Version: 01
Assessor(s): George Archer (National Activities Coordinator)
Date: July 2023
Review Date: Jan 2025 or as required in the interim.
Scouting Ireland - Risk Rating Matrix
Rare (<10%)
Unlikely (10-30%)
Possible (30-60%)
Likely (60-90%)
Almost Certain (90100%)
3
4
5
2
Low Risk RR = 1 - 6
No Additional Controls Required
Minor (No Injury)
1
Medium Risk RR = 8 - 12
Additional Controls Required As Soon As Practicable
Moderate (<3 days)
2
4
6
8
10
High Risk RR = 15 - 25
Work Prohibited Additional Controls Required Immediately
Serious (3 – 28days)
3
6
9
12
15
Persons Affected
Very Serious (>28days)
4
8
12
16
20
Catastrophic (Death)
5
10
15
20
25
R = Risk Rating L = Likelihood S = Severity R=LxS
Operational Personnel, Non Operational Personnel, A Trainees / Young Persons, Expectant &/or New Mothers, Authorised Contractors, Visitors / Public, Disabled Persons, Other Emergency Services
LIKELIHOOD Rare Unlikely Possible Very Likely Almost Certain
Accidents could only happen under certain conditions. The situation is very well controlled, and all reasonable precautions have been taken. The situation is well under control, but occasional lapses could occur. If the situation is not well managed an accident is likely to occur. Inadequate health and safety controls in place. If conditions remain unchanged there is a high probability of an accident. Inadequate health and safety controls, an accident will occur.
SEVERITY
In relation to absence from School, College, Work
Minor Moderate Serious
No injury. Injury / harm that is of a temporary nature and results in less than 3 days absence. Injury / harm that is of a temporary nature and results in more than 3 days absence but not more than 28 days. Injury resulting in more than 28 days absence / irreversible injury / permanent disablement. Death or multiple irreversible injuries.
Very Serious Catastrophic
NOTE: All Personnel Shall Attend Training and Having Regard for Their Training and Instruction, Make Correct Use of PPE and Equipment They also have a duty to Take Reasonable Care to Protect Their Safety and The Safety of Others. Hierarchy of Controls: Elimination – Substitution – Engineering Controls – Administrative Controls – Personal Protective Equipment
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