- Leakage swimmers,

of masks, Fatigue, -Drowning snorkels

Rips, Waves Inexperienced
Prevention first
aider/kit. Notify camp
leader

School
University of Auckland

Activity
Snorkelling

Instructors:
Bradyn Watson, Braeden
Carruthers, Asariah Potini, Chris
Winks

Group:
Location:

Date:

Brief students on the When

possible
students
changes
arein
Start/conclusion
Set guidelines
of lessonand
Pre camp have a
weather and for them
collecting/returning
to stay in close
check all
boundaries
equipment
oniswhere questionnaire to find
proximity once leaving
equipment
the marked
make sure
out it is
satisfactory.
students are able to
out swimming
grid to observe the
in good
marine
condition.
life.
go.
capabilities of
students.

- The weather may change

- Fins
whilst
tooout
big,
in fall of
the ocean. Being a surf
students
beach, once
waves
in the water
may form, rips/currents may develop
which make it hard for the swimmers to
return to the beach or get out of the
situation.

Clothing, shelter, transport,

Skills, attitudes, age,
Weather, terrain, water, season etc.Environment
Equipment
People
activity, specific gear, safety
fitness, ratios,

RAMS: Risk Management Plan

Tawharanui

18/03/15 - 20/03/15

Risks (significant potential losses)

1 Drowning - Inexperienced
swimmers, Fatigue, Rips, Waves - Prevention first
aider/kit. Notify camp leader
4 Marine Life - May be disturbed become aggressive, stay clear
don't feed any don't touch the marine life.

2 Hypothermia - Prevention wetsuit, monitor during

activities, first aid kit, warm dry clothing. Notify
Camp leader
5 Abrasions on rocks or habitat - Assess water conditions, swell
around rocks may push students into rocks, stay away from
rocky outcrops.

3 Losing sight of group - Self/Leader management.

Buddy system. Area marked by coloured buoys
6 Weather Conditions

Causal Factors (lemons)

Risk reduction strategies