Description

Hazards:

  • Inadequate safety standards of boat supply company.
  • Inadequate planning and preparations for excursion.
  • Inadequate equipment or boat not fit for purpose.
  • Trapped limbs / leg between boat and side of waterway
  • Falling overboard
  • Operation of lock gates, swing bridges and use of ropes etc.
  • Boat becomes swamped or capsizes while in lock.
  • Collision involving other boats or structures.
  • On board cooking
  • Wheelchair users / disabled group members falling into water.
  • Member/s of public becoming aggressive from edge of water or on bridges throwing items, violence etc.