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Water Rocket Construction Risk Mitigation Worksheet
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| Description: | Construct the typical Boy Scout rocket from a two liter bottle and assorted bits of foam and cardboard. |
| Program: | Scouts BSA, Order of the Arrow |
| Adjusted Hazard: | IIIE (Improbable, Marginal) |
| Mitigation Decision: | Acceptable with Review |
| Prepared: | 2023-12-01 by sdonohue |
| Hazard Cause / Effect | Corrective Actions | ||||||
| Hazard Description | Cause | Effect | Initial Risk Rating | Possible Controlling Measure | Closing Comments | Status | Final Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodily Injury | Use of tools may cause injury | Tools slips, is misused, or an accident occurs. | IVC | Follow SAFE tool guidelines for age appropriate tools and guidelines | IVD | ||
| Injury to Hands or Fingers | Use of small hand tools like knives and saws | Knife or tool slips. | IVC | Adults and leaders monitor proper use of tools and provide guidance where required | IVD | ||
| Injury to Hands or Fingers | Use of small hand tools like knives and saws | Knife or tool slips. | IVC | Ensure users have Totin' Chip training | IVD | ||
| Minor Injury (sprain, bruising) | Camper slips on wet floor | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Clean up spills promptly; spread table salt if necessary (for oil/grease issues). Put up signs when mopping floors. Sweep regularly. | IIIE | ||
| Minor Injury (sprain, bruising) | Camper trips over gear. | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Gear must be stored correctly and primarily on or under bunks and/or tables. Things should be put away promptly and securely. | IIIE | ||
| Minor Injury (sprain, bruising) | Camper bumps into table or cots | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Lights on at night; not running inside the building. | IIIE | ||
| Struck by falling object | Flying objects must come down. It's gravity. | Launch personnel will likely be in the designated landing area. | IVC | Launch personnel issued umbrellas or stand under a canopy. | IVD | ||
| Struck by falling object | Flying objects must come down. It's gravity. | Scout is struck by objects and may be injured | IVC | Objects are launched in a designated area and at a designated time. Sufficient area is marked off as a landing zone which Scouts should not enter. | IVD | ||
| Struck by falling object | Flying objects must come down. It's gravity. | Scout is struck by objects and may be injured | IVC | Warning issued when objects are laucned into the air. Scouts pay attention. | IVD |
Historical Context: This event was first held at Winter Camp XLII (in 2018). It was been held a total of 1 times without an incident.
Based on Location: I Timing: U Category: Creative
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