CYC – Forest Edge
Risk Register for -
Mountain Boarding
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Please ensure you have read and understood the CYC Adventure Activities Risk Profile document and General Activities Hazard Risk Management
Plan before proceeding.
N.B The Matrix on the last page of this assessment places assessed risks for this activity in the appropriate risk profile area.
CYC Limited
Mountain Boarding - Risk Management Plan
Risk Rating
Risk Description
Existing Control Measures
General Activities Hazard
Slip – Trip – Fall
Fall from bike whilst practicing or on bike
ride
Striking
1. Collision between riders
Entanglement
Hair, jewellery, clothes
Equipment Failure
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Refer to General Activities Hazard Risk Management Plan for details
Participant ability is assessed in a controlled environment before commencing the activity
Adequate training prior to boarding
Helmet, arm guards, wrist guards, knee pads must be fitted correctly and worn at all times
Speed of group is controlled by the leader, it should be appropriate to the group ability
Ground conditions and terrain hazards are continually assessed by the instructor
Participants are instructed to maintain adequate stopping distance from the rider in front
Participants are asked to ride sensibly at all times
Long hair to be tied back in a low style for activities so the helmet may be fitted correctly
There should be no loose jewellery, scarves or objects worn that may become entangled
Jackets to be zipped, buttoned up or taken off
Long loose pants should be avoided so they don’t get stuck in gear system
Boards are regularly serviced by trained Forest Edge staff
Faulty boards are clearly labelled and removed from service
Boards requiring extensive / difficult repairs are taken to a bike shop
Participants are briefed on the correct use of brakes
Participants are asked to ride sensibly to prevent damage to boards
Consequence
Likelihood
N.A
N.A
Control
Effectiveness
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Minor
Likely
Satisfactory
Minor
Possible
Satisfactory
Minor
Possible
Satisfactory
Moderate
Unlikely
Satisfactory
CYC – Forest Edge
Mountain Boarding
Risk Description
Environmental Hazards
1. Natural features such as;
Rocks, dead branches, vegetation, etc.
2. Ground terrain such as; going off track
into banks, creek/river beds
Environmental Exposure
Sun & heat causing dehydration
People – Inappropriate participant
behaviour
 Inability or decision not to follow
directions
 Inability or decision not to co-operate
People – Participant ability
Unable to cope with the activity due to;
 Fear/anxiety
 Complacency/over confidence
 Physical ability
Existing Control Measures
 The leader rides at the front of the group and notifies group members of any approaching
hazards
 Participants are asked to ride sensibly to avoid damage to themselves, the boards or the
environment
 Ground conditions and terrain hazards are continually assessed by the instructor
 Participants are asked to ride sensibly at all times to avoid damage to themselves, the boards or
the environment
 Water bottles should be taken to the activity
 Participants are informed that it is NOT a race. Anyone who rides in a dangerous manner will be
removed from the activity or the entire session may be cancelled
 Questions are asked with regard to individuals riding ability and experience
 Participants ability is assessed in a controlled environment before commencing the ride where
braking is practiced
Consequence
Likelihood
Control
Effectiveness
Moderate
Unlikely
Satisfactory
Major
Rare
Satisfactory
Minor
Unlikely
Satisfactory
Moderate
Possible
Satisfactory
Minor
Likely
Satisfactory
CYC – Forest Edge
Mountain Boarding
Consequence
Insignificant
Minor
Moderate
Major
Catastrophic
Almost Certain
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Slip, Trip, Fall
People – Participant
ability
Slip, Trip, Fall 1
Slip, Trip, Fall 2
People – Participant
ablility
Striking 1
Entanglement
Possible
Unlikely
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Environ Exposure
Cutting/Scratching
Striking
Environ Hazards 1
Environ Exposure 1
Environ Exposure 2
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People – Inappropriate
participant behaviour
People – Inappropriate
participant behaviour
Equip Failure
Environ Hazards 1
Environ Hazards 2
People – Camp
Instructor 2
People – Group Leader
Striking 2
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People – Camp
Instructor 1
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Environ Hazards 2
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Rare
N.B. All control measures in italics are explained in the General Activities Hazards risk management plan
Inappropriate use
after hours
Environ Exposure 3