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Surfing Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for surfing 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 surfing in outdoor activity provider settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Promotes connection with ocean environments, fostering a deeper appreciation for marine ecosystems and coastal areas
Builds upper body and core strength through paddling and maintaining balance on the surfboard
Enhances balance and coordination by requiring precise movements to ride and maneuver on the waves
Improves cardiovascular fitness through continuous paddling and dynamic surfing activities
Encourages resilience and adaptability by teaching individuals to adjust to changing wave conditions and environments
Typical hazards & measures
Rough surf conditions
— Check weather forecasts, tides, and wave conditions prior to each session. Cancel or modify sessions if waves exceed safe limits for the group's experience level.
Adverse weather
— Monitor weather forecasts closely and adjust or cancel sessions in case of dangerous conditions. Establish an emergency evacuation plan and use a signal system to alert participants of weather changes. Provide shelter in case of sudden storms.
Tangles in seaweed
— Choose surf spots free from heavy seaweed, and teach participants how to free themselves calmly if they become entangled. Ensure instructors are trained to assist in such situations.
Surfer's ear (exostosis)
— Recommend ear protection for surfers regularly exposed to cold water, such as earplugs or hoods. Raise awareness about the symptoms of exostosis and the importance of preventative care.
Ear infections
— Recommend earplugs for participants prone to infections and ensure fresh water is available for rinsing after sessions.
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