ANY INCIDENT THAT CAUSES OR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE DAMAGE OR INJURY IS REPORTABLE ON THE BRITISH ROWING INCIDENT SYSTEM.
As your Club’s Water Safety Adviser I have the responsibility to review all incidents that relate to members and equipment so that where necessary I can investigate and make improvement recommendations to your Rowing Committee. To this end I need your help in ensuring incidents are reported, preferably using the British Rowing Incident Reporting website. I do not see the reporting of incidents as degrading, it is a process that can assist us in learning from fellow members and be better prepared should we see a potential incident occurring. Will also improve Risk Assessment skills. Please consider the following as reportable incidents:
1)Boat handling where lifting on and off racks, trestles, trailers, in and out of the water which results in boat damage.
2)On water collisions, whether this be between Club crews and scullers, other river users(canoeists, sailing boats, anglers), channel buoys, moorings where injury to athletes, equipment and property damage may occur.
3)Capsizing. In many cases this might be simple capsizes which is ongoing with singles (this includes stage launching).
4)Going aground especially in the harbour which will result in hull damage or scratching.
5)Such accidents as indicated above when occurring at regattas and heads.
6)Athlete health issues arising during a water outing, weight training, erg work circuit training and running.
7)Incidents in the boathouse areas, e.g. hitting riggers with trailers, heads or bodies, tripping, etc.
8)Any collision or contact with moored boats.
You might consider some of these trivial but believe me, Water Safety is a key matter with British Rowing, I need your support and input to carry out the role in an effective manner.Should you have any questions, please ask.
Thanks Mike G.
