FUNNEL WEB HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESMENT

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1 FUNNEL WEB HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESMENT

2 Task /Activity Using the Funnel Web Waterslide Potential Hazard Guests under the 1.2m height utilising the Guests coming out of their tubes as they travel down the flume(s) Assessed Risk Before RMP implementation Assessed Risk Consequence of Assessed Risk Likelihood of an occurrence RMP RMP Control Strategies Additional Comments Treatment Or Action Plan risk 5 Moderate Very Unlikely Yes Manufacturing Guideline - Minimum height requirement for users 1.2m in height. Provide all guests with education face to face approach at the Top and Bottom of Ride Attendants in area operating & supervising the 4 Moderate Unlikely Yes Handles provided on the tubes for guests to hold onto. Provide all guests with education rides safety regulations (including height & supervision requirements) are located at Funnel Web Regular review of the content, location & need for additional signage material to be undertaken every 6 months or as deemed necessary. Height & supervision regulations are also specified under important information on the daily safety presentation sheets & stipulated in the training manuals staff are issued. Duty Management team informed of individuals/ parties identified to be

3 Guests hitting their head on the Funnel Web entering, or exiting the ride and / or whilst on the Funnel Web Guests hitting their face, mouth and teeth on the pool whilst entering, or exiting the Funnel Web and / or whilst on the Funnel Ride Attendants in area operating & supervising the Disciplinary action taken towards guests who do not follow safety regulations & instructions. 5 Minor Unlikely Yes Provide all guests with education Ride Attendants in area operating & supervising the Outdoor Attendants hold pool Life Guard and First Aid qualifications. First Aid Kits are available at top and bottom of the Funnel Web ride. 5 Minor Unlikely Yes TOP - Provide all guests with education before each & every ride utilising a face to face approach at the Top of Operator assists all guests to enter the tube. BOTTOM - Provide education to all guests at bottom of ride using whistle, body language and verbal breaching these regulations, who are then removed from the activity for the day or park premises depending on the situation. First Aid and rescue equipment located at top and bottom of Funnel Web Activity. rides safety regulations (including height & supervision requirements) are located at Funnel Web

4 Web ride. instructions. Operators are positioned at the bottom of the Funnel Web flume using the following to educate and assist guests whilst exiting the ride: o Whistle used to alert guests to remain in the tube until instructed to exit, followed by; o Hand Gestures / Body Language visually alerting guests to remain in tube until instructed to exit. o Verbal instructions educating guests. o Operator then assists guests to exit the tube. Safe operating procedures are stipulated & provided to staff during training. Staff perform pre operational safety checks before starting the ride and opening to the public. Outdoor Attendants hold Pool Life Guard and First Aid qualifications. First Aid Kits are available at top and bottom of the Funnel Web ride. Guests landing on top of another guest 5 Minor Unlikely Yes Provide all guests with education the Funnel Web

5 Outdoor Attendants in area operating & supervising the Drowning 3 Catastrophic Very Unlikely Yes Provide all guests with education Ride Attendants in area operating & supervising the activity at Top and Bottom of Funnel Web Readily accessible First Aid equipment such as Oxy Viva s & Defibrillation Devices are located at the First Aid Room and The Rock activity which is approximately within 1 minute of Outdoor Attendants hold Pool Life Guard and First Aid Qualifications. Slips, Trips & Falls surrounding areas of the activity Cuts and abrasions, broken bones, dislocations. 6 Insignificant Unlikely Yes Staff provide guests with education about walking in areas and target guests running to slow down to walking around areas. Wet Floor Signs. Serious trip & fall hazards identified & removed, or treated to prevent injury. no running policy is located throughout the park grounds.

6 Rubber mats place over trip hazards & potentially slippery surfaces. Cables/cords flown overhead where possible. Changes in edges/elevation identified by highlighted markings. Staff slowing guests down to a walking pace. Slippery surfaces are treated or isolated. Safe operating procedures are stipulated & provided to staff during training. Staff perform pre operational safety checks before starting the ride and opening to the public. Slips, Trips & Falls entering and exiting the Funnel Web activity Cuts and abrasions, broken bones, dislocations, spinal injuries First Aid Kits are available at top and bottom of the Funnel Web ride. 6 Insignificant Unlikely Yes Wet Floor Signs. Serious trip & fall hazards identified & removed, or treated to prevent injury. Rubber mats place over trip hazards & potentially slippery surfaces. Cables/cords flown overhead where possible. Changes in edges/elevation identified by highlighted markings. Staff slowing guests down to a walking pace. no running policy is located throughout the park grounds. Safe operating procedures are stipulated & provided to staff during training.

7 Slippery surfaces are treated or isolated. Additional lighting in dark areas. Operators at both top and bottom of the Funnel Web areas operating, supervising and educating guests regarding the ride and surrounding areas. TOP - Provide all guests with education before each & every ride utilising a face to face approach at the Top of Operator then assists guests to enter the tube. BOTTOM - Provide education to all guests at bottom of ride using whistle, body language and verbal instructions. o Operator then assists guests to exit the tube. Outdoor Attendants hold Pool Life Guard and First Aid Qualifications. Staff perform preoperational safety checks before starting the ride and opening to the public. First Aid Kits are available at top and bottom of the Funnel Web

8 Infection (cryptosporidium, giardia) Swimming back towards the landing area 6 Minor Very Unlikely Yes Emergency Action Plan/Evacuation procedure. Super chlorination. Pool closure during Super chlorination process. Training & development of staff to notice un-toilet trained children without adequate waterproof nappies. 5 Moderate Very Unlikely Yes Provide all guests with education NB All Jamberoo Action Park pool chlorine levels are maintained above 3ppm, evidentially ensuring that disinfection time for giardia would be less than 20 minutes, whilst regular overnight super chlorination eradicating the likelihood of crypto. Ride Attendants in area operating & supervising the All ride attendants hold pool life guard and first aid qualifications. Tubes stopping as they travel down the flumes 5 Minor Unlikely Yes Provide all guests with education Inflation of tubes is monitored daily by operational staff to ensure tubes are not underinflated, reducing the risk of tubes becoming stuck at flume entry.

9 Unloading tubes from the conveyor belt at the flume entry area Ride Attendants in area operating & supervising the Minimum weight requirement for each tube to ensure constant throughput down the slide. 2-Way radio communication between Top (Entry) & Bottom (Exit) of Funnel Web to ensure operational concerns are attended to. Emergency Action Plan/Evacuation procedure in the event of electrical or pump failure. 5 Minor Unlikely Yes Correct training, as well as lifting & manual handling procedures given to all staff. Design in accordance with the relevant manufacturing standard for that Motion Sickness 5 Insignificant Likely Yes Provide all guests with education Staff ensure weight is proportionally distributed around the tube before sending. Training is conducted with staff regarding this operational procedure and is monitored by Duty Managers throughout the day. Staff perform pre operational safety checks before starting the ride and opening to the public. Safe operating procedures are stipulated & provided to staff during training.

10 Ride Attendants in area operating & supervising the Heat Related Illness. Heat Stress Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke General Illness / Allergies Outdoor Attendants Pool Life Guard and First Aid qualifications. First Aid Kits are available at top and bottom of the Funnel Web ride. 5 Insignificant Likely Yes Water is available at the top of the Funnel Web. Ride Attendants in area operating & supervising the Outdoor Attendants hold Pool Life Guard and First Aid qualifications. First Aid Kits are available at top and bottom of the Funnel Web ride. 6 Minor Very Unlikely Yes Provide all guests with education Signage (See Appendix A) Ride Attendants in area operating & supervising the activity at top and bottom.

11 Outdoor Attendants hold Pool Life Guard and First Aid qualifications. First Aid Kits are available at top and bottom of the Funnel Web Staff perform preoperational safety checks before starting the ride and opening to the public.

12 APPENDIX A: FUNNEL WEB RIDE DESCRIPTION

13 APPENDIX A: FUNNEL WEB HEIGHT RULES

THE MARLOWE: RISK ASSESSMENT

THE MARLOWE: RISK ASSESSMENT Venue Name The Marlowe RA Title Risk Assessment for Lone Working and Personal Safety RA Reference Nos 16 New Activity Review Annually Date of RA / Review 11/02/2019 Change of Activity Assessor / Reviewer