RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
SECTION 1
| Name of Model Flying Club | Wellington Model Aeroplane Club |
| Name and Location of Model Flying Site | Karori Park |
| Site Owner’s name | Wellington City Council |
| Does the club hold a formal lease defining use of site and term of tenancy? | No. |
| Is model flying at this site an approved activity in terms of the local Council’s District Plan? | Model flying is not explicitly covered by the plan. However it is not forbidden. |
| Does the club have Resource Consent for flying of model aircraft at this site? | N/A |
| Assessor’s name (1) | Mark Wilson |
| Position in Club | Member |
| Assessor’s Signature |  |
| Assessor’s Name (2) | Paul Bealing |
| Position in Club | Committee |
| Assessor’s Signature |  |
| Risk assessment checked and authorised by Club Committee on | 11/10/2017 |
| Review of Assessment due on | 28/10/2019
(Unless circumstances relating to operation change, a period not exceeding 24 months is suggested) |
SECTION 2
| SUBJECT ASSESSED | The operation of radio controlled model aircraft at the site specified above. |
SECTION 3
| Is/Are the Assessor(s) familiar with the requirements of: – | Yes | No |
| CAA Rule 101? | Yes | |
| MFNZ Policy documents and Manuals? | Yes | |
| NZJMA Turbine Code of Practice? | N/A | |
| This Club’s Safety Rules and Regulations? | Yes |
SECTION 4 – SITE SPECIFIC RISKS
| Record details of individuals, organisations, vehicles, buildings and anything else other than club members and bona fide visitors that could be placed at risk by Club operations |
| Buildings within the park boundary. Buildings are: Karori park changing rooms and pavillion on southern side of the park |
| Residences surrounding the park |
| Children using playground adjacent to the carpark at the southern end of the park |
| Bush to north of the playing field area |
| Vehicles in public carparks at northern and southern ends of the park |
| Members of the public using the park |
SECTION 5 – HAZARDS REGISTER
| Date | Hazard |
| 11/10/2017 | Lipo batteries |
| 11/10/2017 | Bush and pines on the northern side of park (summer) |
| 11/10/2017 | Sports teams using the park |
| 11/10/2017 | Members of the public using the park and playground on the southern side of the park |
| 11/10/2017 | Members of the public exercising dogs in the park |
| 11/10/2017 | Members of the public flying kites/other model aircraft within the park |
| 11/10/2017 | Buildings within the park |
| 11/10/2017 | Vehicles in public carparks at northern and southern ends of the park |
RISK ASSESSMENT OF BEFORE AND AFTER CONTROL MEASURES
GROUP A RISKS – ENVIRONMENTAL
| Identity of Hazard | Severity | Frequency | Risk Factor (S x F) |
| Details of Hazard: Use of Airspace relative to: – · Full sized aircraft · Other club members aircraft · Visibility – height · Visibility – sun blindness · Spectators close to runway |
1 | 2 | 2 |
| Control Measures: · CAA approval held to 400ft. AGL · No full size aircraft transition the airspace. · No more than twelve model aircraft flying at any one time. · Flight envelope as specified by duty flight steward (dependent upon wind direction), no flightline faces the sun · Defined pits/spectator area 30 metres from runway · Non flying pilots to act as observers for active pilots |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
| Details of Hazard: Airfield runway. See map attached to the Flying Site Check List for details of these areas. |
1 | 2 | 2 |
| Control Measures: Club safety rules defining: – · use of runway · approach · speed limitation on aircraft going past pilot box · flight envelope · positioning of pilots’ box to facilitate communication between pilots.· observers to alert active pilots should members of the public approach the designated runway |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
| Details of Hazard: Fire hazard due to surrounding trees and scrub-land |
2 | 2 | 4 |
| Control Measures: · Some members carry dry powder fire extinguishers in their vehicles |
2 | 2 | 4 |
| Details of Hazard: Fire Hazard due to dry grass on airfield. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| Control Measures: · Runways are regularly mowed to a low level by the Wellington City Council. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| Details of Hazard: Radio Spectrum issues causing loss of control of aircraft being flown. |
3 | 1 | 3 |
| Control Measures: · Strict use of MFNZ approved frequencies. · Most pilots use 2.4 GHz frequency hopping spread spectrum transmitters and receivers. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| Details of Hazard: Meteorology – poor visibility and adverse wind direction. |
3 | 2 | 6 |
| Control Measures: · Weather minimum 3 km visibility (CAA Reg 101) · Sufficient space for the runway to be realigned to mitigate the effects of cross winds |
3 | 1 | 3 |
GROUP B SITE SPECIFIC RISKS – ENVIRONMENTAL
Details of Hazard:
| Identity of Hazard | Severity | Frequency | Risk Factor (S x F) |
| Details of Hazard:
Buildings within the park boundary |
2 | 2 | 4 |
Control Measures:
|
Residual
1 |
Residual
2 |
Residual
2 |
| Details of Hazard:
Sports teams and members of the public using the park |
2 | 2 | 4 |
Control Measures:
|
Residual
2 |
Residual
1 |
Residual
2 |
| Details of Hazard:
Roadways, houses and bush outside the park boundary |
3 | 2 | 6 |
Control Measures:
|
Residual
1 |
Residual
1 |
Residual
1 |
GROUP A RISKS – MECHANICAL
| Identity of Hazard | Severity | Frequency | Risk Factor (S x F) |
| Details of Hazard: Radio control system – failure of aircraft communication system. |
3 | 2 | 6 |
| Control Measures: Transmitter “Range Check” for every model being flown prior to first flight each day. |
3 | 1 | 3 |
| Details of Hazard: Receiver battery failure. |
3 | 2 | 6 |
| Control Measures: · Pilots self-regulatory check of battery voltage prior to each flight. |
3 | 1 | 3 |
| Details of Hazard: LIPO battery fire due to aircraft crash, battery failure or incorrect charging procedures. |
2 | 1 | 2 |
| Control Measures: · All LIPO batteries are charged on the ground away from vehicles and buildings. · Fire is of limited duration (approximately 30 seconds) and contained within small area surrounding the battery. · Some members have fire extinguishers available in their vehicles · Members encouraged to use fire proof bags when charging LIPO batteries. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| Details of Hazard: Collision of model aircraft being flown at the same time. |
2 | 2 | 4 |
| Control Measures: · No more than twelve aircraft in the air at any one time. · Non flying pilots act as observers for active pilots. · All take offs and landings are flown in common circuit direction. |
2 | 1 | 2 |
GROUP B SITE SPECIFIC RISKS – MECHANICAL
| Identity of Hazard | Severity | Frequency | Risk Factor (S x F) |
| Details of Hazard: | |||
| Control Measures: | Residual | Residual | Residual |
| Details of Hazard: | |||
| Control Measures: | Residual | Residual | Residual |
| Details of Hazard: | |||
| Control Measures: | Residual | Residual | Residual |
GROUP A RISKS – HUMAN
| Identity of Hazard | Severity | Frequency | Risk Factor (S x F) |
| Details of Hazard: Pilot qualification – control of aircraft |
3 | 2 | 6 |
| Control Measures: · All pilots current MFNZ members and covered by MFNZ insurance. · Only pilots with MFNZ “Wings” badge appropriate to type of aircraft being flown. · Other pilots must have an observer with MFNZ “Wings” badge appropriate to type of aircraft being flown. |
3 | 1 | 3 |
| Details of Hazard: Operational Limitations – operating within approved flight envelope and geographical limits. |
3 | 1 | 3 |
| Control Measures: · Briefing of new club members and bona fide visitors on flight envelope. · No turns towards the pits or spectators. · All flying within flight envelope. |
3 | 1 | 3 |
| Details of Hazard: Pilot awareness/co-ordination – loss of awareness of operating environment. |
3 | 2 | 6 |
| Control Measures: · All pilots to be in Pilots’ Box to facilitate communication. · Non flying pilots act as observers for active pilots. |
3 | 1 | 3 |
GROUP B SITE SPECIFIC RISKS – HUMAN
| Identity of Hazard | Severity | Frequency | Risk Factor (S x F) |
| Details of Hazard: | |||
| Control Measures: | Residual | Residual | Residual |
| Details of Hazard: | |||
| Control Measures: | Residual | Residual | Residual |
| Details of Hazard: | |||
| Control Measures: | Residual | Residual | Residual |