RAMS FORM RAMS Team Leader:

School Name:

SJI

Location:

MacRitchie Reservoir

Activity/ Process:

Conduct of Training

Last Review Date:

Fong Kok Hoong Karen Teo Karl Lee Charlene Goh

Vetted By:

Approved By:

Designation:

Designation:

Date:

Date:

Signature:

Signature:

Mr Tahir

Member(s):

Next Review Date:

   

1

Appropriate personal equipment is available and serviceable

Hazard

Faulty Kayaks, (cracks, broken paddles), Faulty PFDs

Possible Accident / Ill Health

Capsizing, drowning

Risk Level

No.

Description of Activities/ Work Processes

Likelihood

(Refer to ‘W’ Checklist in Chapter 2 of the School Safety Handbook)

Risk Evaluation

Severity

Hazard Identification

5

1

5

1

Implementation

Risk Control

Brief all canoeists to assess and check their kayaks buoyancy prior to training and competition as well as physically check PFDs are not torn and foam is still functional.

Action Officer, Designation (Follow-up date)

Remarks

2

Appropriate canoeing related equipment is in good condition •Launching Pontoon

Hazard

•

• •

Faulty pontoons, boats and kayaks. Unsecured pontoons. Exposed metal hooks/stub on pontoon

Possible Accident / Ill Health

•

• •

Drifting of pontoons, capsizing (both boats and kayaks) Individuals falling into the reservoir Tripping and accidental bumping to hooks and stubs

Risk Level

No.

Description of Activities/ Work Processes

Likelihood

(Refer to ‘W’ Checklist in Chapter 2 of the School Safety Handbook)

Risk Evaluation

Severity

Hazard Identification

2

2

4

Implementation

Risk Control

Inspection of equipment prior to competition date by qualified personnel from Singapore Canoe Federation. Physically checking all connections are secured. Using cones to cover exposed hooks and stubs. Use of red and white tape to highlight areas where injuries are likely.

3

Timing of activity is appropriate

High temperature in the late mornings and early afternoons

Heat exhaustion, heat stroke

3

2

6

Ensure all are briefed on the safety procedures and make sure they are properly hydrated and to wear light clothing. Ensure all are rested in shaded areas when they are not training in the water. There will be consistent, hourly reminders to remind students to hydrate.

2

Action Officer, Designation (Follow-up date)

Remarks

4

5

Hazard

Teachers are present and competent to supervise and manage canoeists

Lack of or absence of teachers to supervise and manage canoeists

Serious injuries may result

Canoeist expertise in technical handling of the canoes and physical ability to cope with the demands of the sport

Canoeists are unable to handle the boats competently or cope with the demands of the sport

Physical exhaustion, capsizing, drowning

Possible Accident / Ill Health

Risk Level

No.

Description of Activities/ Work Processes

Likelihood

(Refer to ‘W’ Checklist in Chapter 2 of the School Safety Handbook)

Risk Evaluation

Severity

Hazard Identification

3

2

6

Implementation

Risk Control

All teachers-in-charge are aware of the duty roster placed in the google drive. Safety briefing is made known to all teachers, in particular the required teacher/adult to student ratio (1:10 for water activities)

5

1

5

All canoeists to have at least a one star certification which is declared at the Baseline Safety Standards. All canoeist must wear a PFD during rowing. All teacher-in-charge are to brief the safety requirement to the canoeists. This includes proper and sufficient sleep/rest, sufficient hydration and nutrition.

3

Action Officer, Designation (Follow-up date)

Remarks

Hazard Identification

No.

Description of Activities/ Work Processes

Hazard

Possible Accident / Ill Health

Severity

Likelihood

Risk Level

(Refer to ‘W’ Checklist in Chapter 2 of the School Safety Handbook)

Risk Evaluation

6

Storage of kayaks

• Defective storage equipment

• Slipping and tripping caused by obstructions

2

2

4

• Improper storage area • Congestion • Improper storage of items at high places

• Cuts and impact

Implementation

Risk Control

Establish housekeeping policies according to current MOE policies for storage of boats at boat shed Enforce adherence to safety guidelines by users

• Injuries caused by falling items

• Poor housekeeping 7

Inclement Weather

• Lightning Alert • Heavy rain • Haze

• Serious injuries • Death

5

2

10

Standing area outside the office of Singapore Canoe Federation can be used as shelter as there is no sufficient permanent shelters near training area. To cancel all water activities in case of the following situations: • Lightning alert from NEA • Heavy rain • Haze exceeding 100

4

Action Officer, Designation (Follow-up date)

Remarks

Hazard

Possible Accident / Ill Health

Risk Level

No.

Description of Activities/ Work Processes

Likelihood

(Refer to ‘W’ Checklist in Chapter 2 of the School Safety Handbook)

Risk Evaluation

Severity

Hazard Identification

Implementation

Risk Control

All personnel to evacuate under shelter during such an event.

5

Action Officer, Designation (Follow-up date)

Remarks