RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
SECTION 1
| Name of Model Flying Club | Wellington Model Aeroplane Club |
| Name and Location of Model Flying Site | Battle Hill Forest Park, Wellington |
| 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? | Yes |
| Does the club have Resource Consent for flying of model aircraft at this site? | No |
| Assessor’s name (1) | Mark Wilson |
| Position in Club | Member |
| Assessor’s Signature |  |
| Assessor’s Name (2) | Warren Whitcher |
| Position in Club | Committee Member & Club Captain |
| 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 |
| Horses and riders |
| Farm stock |
| Farm buildings |
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 | Horses and riders |
| 11/10/2017 | Farm buildings |
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 |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| Control Measures: · CAA approval held to 400ft AGL · No more than ten model aircraft flying at any one time. · Observers for each pilot when large scale aircraft are being flown |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
| Details of Hazard: Airfield launch area aligned north to south |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| Control Measures: Club safety rules defining: – · use of launch area · approach area · flight envelope defined |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
Residual 1 |
| Details of Hazard: Walkers or horse riders on track |
3 | 2 | 6 |
| Control Measures: · Pilots to be 50 meters from walking track. |
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 farm 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:
Farm animals |
2 | 1 | 2 |
| Control Measures:
Pilots to avoid unduly disturbing grazing stock |
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. |
2 | 1 | 2 |
| 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. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| 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. |
2 | 1 | 2 |
| Control Measures: · All LIPO batteries are charged on the ground away from vehicles. · 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. |
2 | 1 | 2 |
| Control Measures: · No more than ten aircraft in the air at any one time. |
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 |
2 | 1 | 2 |
| Control Measures:
All aircraft should be inspected prior to a days flying and after any crash |
Residual
2 |
Residual
1 |
Residual
2 |
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. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| 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. · All flying within flight envelope. |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| Details of Hazard: · Pilot awareness/co-ordination – loss of awareness of operating environment. |
3 | 2 | 6 |
| 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 walkers and horse riders |
3 | 2 | 6 |
| Control Measures:
Conduct flight operations away from areas frequented by walkers and riders |
Residual
1 |
Residual
2 |
Residual
2 |