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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

  • Encourages project management and planning by requiring participants to organize tasks and manage resources effectively
  • Promotes problem-solving and creativity by encouraging innovative solutions to construction challenges
  • Enhances teamwork and collaboration as participants work together to design, build, and test their rafts
  • Develops engineering and design skills through the creative process of constructing functional rafts using available materials
  • Boosts manual dexterity and craftsmanship through hands-on building activities and the use of various tools

Typical hazards & measures

  • Panic during a capsizePrepare participants with a briefing on what to do in case of a capsize, including how to remain calm, use flotation devices, and assist each other.
  • Injury from using tools improperlyTrain participants on the correct use of any tools (such as hammers or saws) during raft construction. Supervise closely and ensure tools are only used for their intended purpose.
  • Strong windsCheck weather forecasts prior to the activity and assess wind conditions on-site. Set wind speed limits beyond which the activity should be postponed. Ensure participants are briefed on handling rafts in windy conditions and have safety personnel on standby.
  • Cuts from sharp objectsInspect the area for potential hazards such as sharp rocks or debris before starting. Provide participants with gloves and instruct them on handling materials with care.
  • Overcrowding on raftsSet clear guidelines for the number of people allowed on a raft at any given time. Design rafts to handle weight distribution safely and supervise closely during testing.

How to use this template

  1. Click Create Risk Assessment: Raft Building to begin immediately.
  2. Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
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