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Model Rockets Risk Mitigation Worksheet
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| Description: | Build and launch model rockets from kits |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: We have not yet held this event, but will use our standard safety protocols and mitigations to make it as safe as possible.
Based on Location: Timing: Category: Challenge
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