Identified Hazards To Whom Current Precautions Severity
(total impact)
Likelihood
(at that severity)
Risk Rating
(severity x likelihood)
Further Precautions
       
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Minor
1-3
Low
4-6
Medium
8-10
High
12-25
 
1 Injury to the body or face if the rocket launched as a user leaned over the launcher OWL personnel, any child launching rocket. Launch area fully supervised by OWL staff. Children launching rocket restricted to standing 1.8 metres from the launcher
4
    2    
8
The control box is fitted with an isolator switch.
2 The rocket launcher could tip, launching the rocket close to the ground. All in launch field. The launcher is very difficult to tip with a large, heavy base.
4
    1    
4
A safety brief and full countdown are used to ensure that everyone is paying attention.
3 The launch rail on the launch tower may cause eye damage if someone lent over it. OWL personnel, any child launching rocket. No children are allowed near launcher. OWL personnel are trained in the handling of this equipment, and high visibility ribbon is tied to the top of the launch rail.
    3    
    1    
3
No reported occurrences. Current precautions are adequate.
4 The rocket could land in a dangerous manner. Staff, visitors, clients and general public. Safe return is ensured by either a streamer or a parachute.
    3    
    1    
3
No one is allowed in the recovery zone until the rocket has landed.