Hazard Area Risk Existing Controls Likelihood 1-5 Severity Risk Score 1-5 L X S Further Action To Take
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Over enthusiastic participants Responsible person supervising at all times. Rocking from side to side is NOT PERMITTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. 2 1 2 In the event of large numbers participants a trained operator should be hired with the inflatable to aid with large numbers.
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Jumping over unit Responsible person supervising at all times. 1 1 1 In the event of large numbers participants a trained operator should be hired with the inflatable to aid with large numbers.
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Danger of unnecessary Injury Ensure that no one with a history of back or neck problems or who suffers from a heart complaint uses the inflatable. Anyone who is feeling unwell or suffering the effects of alcohol or drugs or Pregnant may not use this equipment at any time. 1 5 5 None
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Overloading or Tipping over. No user weighing over 90kg or 14 stone is permitted to use the equipment at any time. 1 5 5 None
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Larger participants coliding with smaller participants. Responsible adult supervising at all times. 1 5 5 None
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Overloading or Tipping over. No user weighing over 90kg is permitted to use this equipment at any time. 1 1 1 None
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Larger participants coliding with smaller participants. Responsible adult supervising at all times. 1 1 1 Participants put in to groups
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Adverse weather conditions.
Equipment to be switched off in heavy rain and is not permitted to be used in strong winds these conditions can be deemed a health and safety risk.
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Danger of injury from hard surfaces
The inflatable must never be mounted unless the inflatable bed is fully inflated whether the inflatable is in operation or not as this can lead to serious injury. 1 4 4 None
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Injury Through lack of supervision.
Constant supervision is required by a responsible adult. 1 5 5 None
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Tripping over anchorage points, electrical equipment.
Anchor points used as per manufacturers instructions and where possible electrical cables not to cross any public pathway. 1 1 1 In the event of a large event safety fencing to be erected and cables to be covered/overhead. Bouncy Castle Injury through incorrect positioning of equipment. Do not move or try to reposition the inflatable under any circumstances and ensure that the anchors are in place at all times. 1 2 2 None
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Petrol Blower/ Generator, Risk of fire Blowers/generators filed with fuel before delivery, units are fire retardant, event to provide a working fire extinguisher for fuel (petrol). 3 1 3 All spare fuel to be stored in suitable marked container. Inflatable switched off while refilling.
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Chocking
No food, drinks or chewing gum to be allowed on or near the inflatable. 1 4 4 None
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Injury through 3rd party items and 3rd party bodies.
All shoes, glasses, jewellery, badges etc MUST be removed before using this inflatable. Always ensure the area surrounding the inflatable is not overcrowded. 1 5 5 None
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Danger of fire
No smoking or barbecues near the inflatable at any time 1 5 5 None
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Danger of falling from height.
Climbing, hanging or sitting on walls is DANGEROUS and must not be allowed at any time. Equipment must always be supervised this is of exceptional important when the inflatable is erected on hard surfaces. 1 3 3 None
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Emergency
In the event that someone is seriously injured. DO NOT move the individual, leave the inflatable switched on and dial 999 immediately. 1 5 5 None
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Injury through lack of inflatable pressure or suffocation.
Do not allow anyone to be on the inflatable during inflation or deflation as this can be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. 1 2 2 None
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Injury through insecure anchorage
Never use any unit without proper anchorage in place. It may be blown over in certain wind conditions. If the inflatable unit is not anchored correctly please ensure you tell a member of Claires Castles right away. 1 5 5 None