RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
SECTION 1
Name of Model Flying Club | Wellington Model Aeroplane Club |
Name and Location of Model Flying Site | Baring Head |
Site Owner’s name | Greater Wellington Regional 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? | No |
Does the club have Resource Consent for flying of model aircraft at this site? | No |
Assessor’s name (1) | Warren Whitcher |
Position in Club | Senior Member |
Assessor’s Signature | |
Assessor’s Name (2) | Michael Cuthbert |
Position in Club | Committee Member & Treasurer |
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 |
Walkers |
Vehicles |
Livestock |
Cliff Edge |
Paragliders & Hang-gliders |
SECTION 5 – HAZARDS REGISTER
Date | Hazard |
11/10/2017 | Other Model Aircraft |
11/10/2017 | Lipo Batteries |
11/10/2017 | Pilots |
11/10/2017 | Walkers |
11/10/2017 | Vehicles |
11/10/2017 | Paragliders |
11/10/2017 | Hang-gliders |
11/10/2017 | Livestock |
11/10/2017 | Cliff Edge |
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 launch area
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1
2 1 1 1 2
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2 2 1 1 1 2
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2
4 1 1 1 4
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Control Measures: · CAA approval held to 400ft. AGL · Full size aircraft may transition the controlled airspace. Flight plan and approval from Wellington Air Traffic Control Tower · No more than three model aircraft flying at any one time. · Flight envelope to the South of launch area avoids sun problems · Defined spectator area 50 metres from launch area · Observers for each pilot when large scale gliders are being flown |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
Details of Hazard: Airfield launch area 2 metres aligned north to south |
1 | 1 | 1 |
Control Measures: Club safety rules defining: – · use of launch area · approach area · flight envelope defined · positioning of pilots’ box to facilitate separation between pilots. |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
Details of Hazard: Walkers on track |
1 | 2 | 2 |
Control Measures: · Pilots to be 50 meters from walking track. · |
1 | 1 | 1 |
Details of Hazard: Livestock |
1 | 1 | 1 |
Control Measures: · Pilots to be outside a 20 meter radius from nearest livestock . ·Livestock should be in fenced paddock. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
Details of Hazard: Radio Spectrum issues causing loss of control of aircraft being flown. |
2 | 1 | 2 |
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: Vehicles. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
Control Measures: · Pilot to be a minimum of 50 meters from vehicles either parked or moving on the gravel road |
1 | 1 | 1 |
GROUP B SITE SPECIFIC RISKS – ENVIRONMENTAL
Details of Hazard:
Identity of Hazard | Severity | Frequency | Risk Factor (S x F) |
Details of Hazard:
Cliff Edge |
3 | 1 | 3 |
Control Measures:
Pilots to position themselves behind the cliff edge with a minimum 5 meter distance |
Residual
2 |
Residual
1 |
Residual
2 |
Details of Hazard: | |||
Control Measures: | Residual | Residual | Residual |
Control Measures: | Residual | Residual | Residual |
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. |
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Control Measures: Transmitter “Range Check” for every model being flown prior to first flight each day. |
2 | 1 | 2 |
Details of Hazard: Receiver battery failure. |
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Control Measures: · Pilots self-regulatory check of battery voltage prior to first flight each day. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
Details of Hazard: LIPO battery fire due to aircraft crash, battery failure or incorrect charging procedures. |
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Control Measures: · All LIPO batteries are charged on the ground away from vehicles and club buildings. · Fire is of limited duration (approximately 30 seconds) and contained within small area surrounding the battery. · Members encouraged to use fire proof bags when charging LIPO batteries. |
2 | 1 | 2 |
Details of Hazard: Collision of model aircraft being flown at the same time. |
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Control Measures: · No more than three aircraft in the air at any one time. · Gliders or electric powered gliders only · All aircraft 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:
Mechanical failure of control linkages in aircraft |
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Control Measures:
All aircraft should be inspected prior to a days flying and after any crash |
Residual
3 |
Residual
1 |
Residual
3 |
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 |
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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. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
Details of Hazard: Operational Limitations – operating within approved flight envelope and geographical limits. |
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Control Measures: · Briefing of new club members and bona fide visitors on flight envelope. · All flying within flight envelope. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
Details of Hazard: Pilot awareness/co-ordination – loss of awareness of operating environment. |
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Control Measures: · Pilot briefing prior to flying on hazards ie. cliff edge |
1 | 1 | 1 |
GROUP B SITE SPECIFIC RISKS – HUMAN
Identity of Hazard | Severity | Frequency | Risk Factor (S x F) |
Details of Hazard:
Site being used by Paragliders and/or Hang-gliders |
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Control Measures:
Designated Club Flying Officer must communicate with these users on their flight intentions and the Slope Soaring Pilot’s intentions and flight box parameters |
Residual
3 |
Residual
1 |
Residual
3 |
Details of Hazard: | |||
Control Measures: | Residual | Residual | Residual |
Details of Hazard: | |||
Control Measures: | Residual | Residual | Residual |