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Coasteering Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for coasteering in outdoor activity provider settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for coasteering in outdoor activity provider settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Encourages exploration of coastal environments, increasing knowledge and appreciation of marine and shoreline ecosystems
Improves swimming and water navigation skills by maneuvering through various coastal water environments
Boosts mental resilience and adaptability by facing and overcoming dynamic and challenging coastal conditions
Enhances physical strength and endurance through activities such as climbing, jumping, and swimming along the coast
Promotes teamwork and communication as participants collaborate to navigate and complete coasteering tasks
Typical hazards & measures
Getting lost
— Instructors should always be equipped with navigation tools and route maps. Ensure groups are briefed on the route and stick together, with a guide at the front and rear of the group.
Loss of footwear or gear in water
— Ensure all footwear and gear are securely fastened before entering the water. Periodically check gear throughout the activity. Have spare equipment on hand for replacement if needed.
Drowning
— Equip all participants with well-fitted buoyancy aids and ensure close supervision, particularly of weaker swimmers. Regularly check water conditions and avoid high-swell areas.
Sea-sickness or dizziness
— Brief participants on the potential for seasickness, especially if the water is rough. Provide advice on staying focused and hydrated. Have first aid ready for those experiencing nausea.
Jellyfish stings
— Brief participants on the local marine life, especially jellyfish. Advise them to avoid touching unfamiliar creatures and provide first aid treatments like vinegar in case of stings.
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