Working near water presents it own unique challenges. It may not be something you do regularly, so it is important to make sure you have considered the extra risks. This assessment considers the obvious such as drowning but also exposure to leptospirosis, lone working or even falls.

This risk assessment has been written by a safety professional for you to use if your work takes you close to any open body of water including canals, rivers – or even boating lakes  or swimming pools.  We have considered the various hazards your employees and anyone else may be exposed to and have entered the  control measures that you may need.

These are only our suggestions. The form is fully editable, you may find that your particular site or location needs different answers, and these forms allow you to fill them in as you need.