District Risk Assessment: Bouncy Castle – Rhydd Covert ...

District Risk Assessment: Bouncy Castle – Rhydd Covert Campsite

HAZARD OBSERVED RISK BEFORE PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS
CONTROL AT RISK ACTIONS
MEASURES

Nature of Terrain Personal Injuries All participating  Designated areas, only to be used. Apparatus must be positioned correctly
Slips Trips & Falls in the Activity
Toppling Bruises, Cuts and – on flat level ground. Do NOT use in high winds.
Jumping off Apparatus Abrasions
Facial Eye Injuries  All Participants are given full instruction on the safe operation of the Activity Leader in charge
Broken Bones Bouncy Castle by the Activity leader. to carry out
Head Injuries
Safety Briefing

Larger Participants  Young People of a similar size should use the apparatus at the same time !!Think Safety!!
colliding with smaller and age restrictions are in place. The Bouncy Castle is
participants only to be used on the
 Responsible persons supervising the Activity at all times. No bouncing at
the front of the apron. No climbing on outside walls. No running from wall Designated Areas
to wall should be allowed.

Tripping over  Participants are instructed to remove all hard, sharp and dangerous
anchorage points, objects eg footwear, buckles, glasses and jewellery.
spare equipment
electrical cables  Anchor points used as per manufacturer’s instructions and spare Ensure you carry a
equipment erected safely or stowed away. Cables covered and suitably First Aid kit
Hygiene marked.
of suitable size

 No food or drinks allowed on the apparatus. Adequate cleaning procedure
must be available and utilised periodically. Apparatus must not be used
until cleaning/drying is completed.

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Equipment Failure Personal Injuries All participating  Must be thoroughly examined by a competent person every twelve months Inspection
Head Injuries in the Activity Including the Blower inflatable and electrical system. to be carried out every
Equipment Damaged
or Faulty  The Castle should be inspected by a competent person prior to use on the twelve months
day in line with manufacturer’s instructions.
Unauthorised Use The Pressure should be
 If the Equipment is Damaged or Faulty with draw from use immediately sufficient to give
and inform the Duty Warden. firm footing

 The Bouncy Castle is stored in a secure Container and access is only via
the Duty warden.

The Behaviour & Personal Injures All Participating  Activity Leader in charge to carry out Safety briefing drawing attention to
Conduct of Young in Activity any issues.
People Confirm Ratio of Leaders
 Ensure young people are closely supervised at all times. Ratio of leaders to young People plus a
Supervision of Young to Young people is implemented plus a leader in charge.
People Leader in Charge
 Ensure you carry a First Aid kit of suitable size
Ensure you have your
In Touch Paperwork

Weather Conditions All Participating  Activity leader will assess the weather risk before and during the session Do NOT use in
in Activity High Winds
and their decision on the abandonment of the session is final

Manual Handling Personal Injuries Leaders & Adult  Trolleys are used where appropriate. Use of PPE (Personal Protective Remember
Muscle & Back Strain Helpers Equipment) One’s physical limits
Lifting Heavy or Sprain & Strain
Awkwardly Shaped  Ask for help from others, work within your physical limits.
Objects

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SPECIFIC HAZARDS

The Leader in charge to list any specific hazards that are not covered by the Activity Risk Assessment above
or where special attention needs to be drawn

Name of assessor / Leader in Charge: Date of this assessment:

HAZARD OBSERVED RISK BEFORE PERSONS CONTROL MEASURES COMMENTS
CONTROL AT RISK ACTIONS
MEASURES

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