Kayak Hazard Identification
11 Apr 2016Kayak Fishing Hazard Identification:
?| APPENDIX A: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION FORM | ||||
| STEPS -Key Tasks | HAZARDS (Associated with each Key Task) | SIGNIFICANT Y/N | HAZARD CONTROL BARRIERS (How do you propose to eliminate, isolate or minimise?) | RECOVERY (What will you do if the controls/Barriers Fail?) |
| Log trip report | unreported trip report | y | log trip report with Coastguard channel 61, stating kayak name , call sign, destination, and ETA. | Contact sub group leader and Coast Guard on Channel 61 |
| Basic safety equipment | no form of communication ,not visable to other craft | Y | cell phone, vhf, light, flag,compass. | Coast Guard on Channel 61 |
| Sea conditions | waves, wind, swell, rip tides. | Y | do not go out in marginal conditions,never go alone. | SEEK ASSISTANCE |
| Travelling to and from fishing destination | obstructions, sea and weather conditions, other craft, dehydration, sunstroke. Hypothermia. | Y | be aware of the conditions, complete a weather assessment,check other vessell movements, take fluids, and headwear . | Stop & Report any issue. |
| Fishing | falling out of kayak, hooks and lures in hands, cuts from knives and sharp objects, entanglement in lines and ropes. | Y | ensure life jackets are worn, never fish alone, always use a paddle leash,have some first aid equipment on board.have pliers and or cutters on board. | SEEK ASSISTANCE Contact Coast Gard On Channel 61 |
| Fishing in hours of darkness | being hit by other craft, being tipped out by unseen waves | y | never fish alone, have lights on board,and back up light, | SEEK ASSISTANCE Contact Coast Gard On Channel 62 |
| Deep water paddling | falling out being unattached to kayak | y | a tether from kayak to angler,[always remove tether during surf landing ] never go alone. | SEEK ASSISTANCE Contact Coast Gard On Channel 63 |