Inland water environments are highly diverse, serving various purposes. Some are venues for open water activities, while others are ponds designed for drainage on developed land. They can range from duck ponds and river stretches to coastlines and small harbours. If you own or manage a body of water, you have a responsibility to ensure the safety of staff, visitors, and the public, including trespassers. Regardless of whether you encourage water-related activities, you must assess the potential risks.
Inland Water Safety
Inland water safety is a concern for many sectors, including schools, estate management companies, local authorities, and land development agencies. Quality Leisure Management can assist in developing a water safety risk assessment to create a safer environment and to comply with legal requirements.
Water Safety Risk Assessment
Regulation 3 of the Managing Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires employers conduct risk assessments, including those related to bodies of water on their premises. Non-compliance can lead to significant legal consequences, including prosecution and fines. Completing a Water Safety Risk Assessment, allows employers to demonstrate due diligence and can reduce liability in the event of an incident, showing that all reasonably practicable steps to prevent harm have been taken.
Preventing accidents is another essential reason for a Water Safety Risk Assessment. Bodies of water pose serious risks, including drowning. By identifying potential hazards and implementing control measures, employers can effectively reduce the risk of accidents and ensure a safer environment.
A Water Safety Risk Assessment is both a legal and ethical responsibility, helping to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and the public. Conducting a risk assessment is a significant part of maintaining a safe environment for everyone.
A comprehensive water safety risk assessment helps to identify the relevant hazards and associated risks an so the employers can implement the necessary control measures to mitigate risks identified. By understanding what control measures are needed, you can ensure a safer environment for everyone who might come into contact with the water on your premises.
Quality Leisure Management can assist operators and those responsible for completing water safety risk assessments. Contact us today about completing a water safety strategy.
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