11.4 Hazard register. Hazard identification. Steps to minimise. Isolate Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No. Hazard

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1 11.4 Hazard register Hazard identification Event courses Significant Hazard Road cycle and mountain bike Competitor being physically injured due to: collision with other competitor, stray animal or falling off bike due to operator error or mechanical issue. Sliding on slippery road surface (water, loose gravel, ice) Competitor becoming lost Eliminate Steps to minimise Steps to Isolate Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Steps taken þ þ þ þ Traffic Management Plan Road Code Leg cancelled or detour put in place þ þ þ þ Marshals in strategic positions Thorough course marking Race Manager Responsibility Tail End Charlie

2 Competitor being struck by vehicle Steep banks and drop off on MTB course River / Stream Crossings. Slip and potential wash away. Injury, entanglement or drowning. Kayak Competitor being physically injured due to: collision with boat or contact with another kayak Competitor becoming lost þ þ þ þ Traffic Management Plan Course selection Road Code þ þ þ þ Course selection Competitor briefing Warning signage where applicable þ þ þ Marshalls positioned at major stream crossings. Monitoring of water level and ensuring competitors cross safely. Additional staff to assist. Alternative route if river level gets to an unsafe level (Eliminate crossing). þ þ þ þ Water safety staff on course þ þ þ þ Marshals in strategic positions Course briefing Emergency response plan 2

3 Competitor drowning (entrapments etc.) þ þ þ þ Water Safety Staff Contingency planning Competitor falling out of kayak and being washed out to sea by tide Coastal Run and Final 2.2km run Tripping on obstacles þ þ þ þ Water safety staff on course Course selection þ þ þ þ Course checked by marshals and course crew team Competitor falling over bank (and in to sea) þ þ þ þ Warning signage and/or tape Missing Person þ þ þ þ Head count prior to start, each participant wears a transponder. Make sure participants comply with carrying compulsory gear spot checks on start line for Full Nugget course. Postpone event in poor visibility or adverse weather. Unaccounted transponders checked at finish of event. Fire þ þ þ þ Fire extinguishers at base and in each vehicle on course. BBQ away from trees on gravel area at finish line. No smoking at event. Event is held in early winter Structure collapses on Trail þ þ þ þ Department of Conservation to keep structures on trails safe and maintained Department of Conservation Event Marshals to control number and speed of competitors on structures (e.g. bridges) Course Director 3

4 Athletes poor physical condition þ þ þ þ Medical condition disclosed on entry form Participants Falling trees/debris þ þ þ þ Causes will be checked for fallen trees before race start. In the event of extreme wind causing trees to fall, event can be detoured or cancelled. Event Manager, Course Director. River / Stream Crossings. Slip and potential wash away. Injury, entanglement or drowning. þ þ þ þ Marshalls positioned at major stream crossings. Monitoring of water level and ensuring competitors cross safely. Additional staff to assist. Alternative route if river level gets to an unsafe level (Eliminate crossing). 4

5 Base & Transition Operations. Pre and Post event. Staff, volunteers and contractors Tripping on obstacles þ þ þ þ Course checked by marshals Tidy work place management Competitor or staff being hit by vehicle þ þ þ þ Traffic Management Plan Missing person þ þ þ þ Refer missing person plan Car accident (car V car) car V person. Cars/trucks reversing þ þ þ Make all staff & volunteers aware of hazards, restrict number of vehicles, restrict speed, have pilot for reversing cars, trailers & trucks Crushing injuries from lifting equipment or falling equipment þ þ þ Secure all high structures. Keep clear space while erecting. Secure all high structures 5

6 Course marking. Staff/volunteers being physically injured due to: stray animal or falling off bike due to operator error or mechanical issue. Sliding on slippery road surface (water, loose gravel, ice). Getting lost, injured and being unable to return home. þ þ þ þ Make staff aware of hazards, notify land owners. Carry first aid kit and phone. Notify race manager or other person on whereabouts and expected time of arrival. 6