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Raft Building Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for raft building 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 raft building in outdoor activity provider settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Enhances teamwork and collaboration as participants work together to design, build, and test their rafts
Promotes problem-solving and creativity by encouraging innovative solutions to construction challenges
Encourages project management and planning by requiring participants to organize tasks and manage resources effectively
Fosters resilience through hands-on challenges, teaching participants to adapt and overcome obstacles during the building process
Develops engineering and design skills through the creative process of constructing functional rafts using available materials
Typical hazards & measures
Unstable raft construction
— Inspect rafts before testing, ensuring they are stable and securely tied. Provide extra guidance if needed and supervise the construction process closely.
Sunburn
— Advise participants to apply sunscreen before the activity and reapply throughout the day. Provide shaded areas for rest and hydration breaks to minimize exposure to direct sunlight.
Blisters from handling ropes
— Provide gloves to reduce friction when handling ropes and ensure participants are instructed on proper gripping techniques to prevent injury.
Insect bites or stings
— Brief participants on avoiding known insect habitats and provide insect repellent. Have first-aid supplies on hand to treat bites or stings if necessary.
Rope burn
— Educate participants on the correct way to handle ropes, avoiding pulling quickly through the hands. Provide gloves to those who feel more comfortable with added protection.
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