High Element / Initiative Course Risk Assessment Hazard/ Risk
Pre Control Measures Likelihoo Consequence Risk Level d 1-5
General Control Measures
Reviewed: 2/07/25 - AG
Post Control Measures Likelihood Consequence Risk Level 1-5 1-5
Portsea staff to provide evidence of previous training or experience prior to working at the camp. All new staff go through the induction process. All staff to complete the High Element training for The Portsea Camp annually. Unqualified Staff
3
5
High
All staff complete the challenge ropes exam for Portsea Camp annually. All staff must read, clearly understand and keep up to date The Portsea Camp Challenge Ropes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) prior to becoming a Challenge Ropes conductor.
2
3
Medium
2
2
Low
1
2
Low
2
2
Low
1
3
Low
1
3
Low
1
5
Medium
All Experience staff are signed off leading the activity by the Recreation Coordinator and observed monthly. All relevant qualifications must be kept up to date by all Experience staff. Ie; First Aid level 2, CRC Conduct or CRC Supervisor Certificate. Incorrect Clothing
3
2
Medium
Religious or medical clothing/items that cannot be taken off must be able to fit correctly within the PPE to be able to participate in activities. Ensure footwear is secured to feet - crocs are not suitable.
Jewelry/Hair
4
4
High
Participants to ensure jewelry is removed prior to Challenge Ropes activities (rings, bracelets, dangly earrings). Ensure all participants have hair tied low and tight towards the back of their head.
Cuts/Sharps
4
4
High
Any noticeable wire fraying on Rope Challenge activities are to be immediately taken out of rotation and the Notify Recreation Coordinator. Helmets and harnesses are checked and recorded in the Equipment logbook before being put into service. All Portsea Camp Experience Staff are trained to correctly inspect and fit harnesses and helmets. Experience staff have read and clearly understood the latest Standard Operating Procedures for Challenge Ropes prior to commencing activity.
Harness’/ Helmet failure
3
5
High
Daily inspection of harness’ and helmets to be undertaken by Experience Staff pre and post usage. Demonstration on correct fitting of harness and helmet included in activity safety briefing. Harness’ and helmets to be washed, used and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations. All harnesses and helmets involved in an incident must be retired immediately to avoid further usage. Quarterly inspections will be undertaken by staff who hold Rope Course Conduct or Supervisor Certificate. Carabiners are checked and recorded in the Equipment logbook prior to being put into service. All Experience Staff are trained to correctly inspect and operate carabiners.
Carabiners failing
3
5
High
Daily inspection of carabiners to be undertaken by The Portsea Camp Experience Staff pre and post usage. Carabiners to be washed, used and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations. All Carabiners involved in an incident must be retired immediately to avoid further usage. Quarterly inspections will be undertaken by staff who hold Rope Course Conduct or Supervisor Certificate. Ensure adequate training is provided on use of crab claws/cable grabs, particicpant and belayer rescues. No one is to ascend/descend Challenge Ropes course unless training has been completed.
Emergency Equipment/ Process failure
3
5
High
Crab claws and carabiner are checked and logged prior to going into service and each use. Crab claws and carabiner are used and maintained as per manufacturer's recommendations. Site Supervisor to be notified of any rescues and present when in action. Staff using rescue equipment must hold Rope Course Conduct or Supervisor Certificate.