39 - Blank Firing, Use of Pyrotechnics Fieldcraft Battle Simulation Field Assessments - RA.doc

1 MILITARY TRAINING RISK ASSESSMENT PROFORMA BLANK FIRING USE OF PYROTECHNICS FIELDCRAFT BATTLE SIMULATION FIELD ASSESSMENTS Unit Formation Alpha Company Marine CadetsAssessor Activity Exercise Blank Firing Use of Pyrotechnics Fieldcraft Battle Simulation Field AssessmentsDate Assessment Relevant Publications Pamphlets Procedures Review Date A Training Instructions Volume 1 B Cadet Training Safety Precautions JSP535 C Infantry Training Volume IV Pamphlet 21 D Generic Training Area Risk Assessments ATE xxxxxt E ASCR T16 F Exercise Action Safety Plan G Pamphlet 13 Grenades and Pyrotechnics and Associated Equipment Steps relate to the Risk Assessment ProcessGeneric Risk Assessment Yes No Ser a Activity Element Step 1 b Hazards Identified Step 2 c Existing Controls Step 3 d Residual Risk Step 4 e Additional Controls Required Step 5 f Residual Risk Step 6 g 1Stalking movement by stealth 1 Slips and trips 2 Cuts from broken glass thorns etc 3 Weils disease 4 Exposure to weather 5 Encounters with dangerous terrain cliffs ditches bogs rivers falls becoming stuck drowning due to deviations from route 6 Contact with vehicles 7 Electricity 1 Briefing 2 Training Area Briefing Ref D 3 Boundaries limits of exploitation 4 Appropriate clothing and equipment Kit List as per Company SOP s 5 Prior Knowledge 6 Supervision Ratios to be set 7 Experience Qualifications Fieldcraft 8 Forecasts 9 Cadets not to be placed in covert positions where they may come into contact with vehicles Ref B 0609 10 Head Count Yes 2Field Training 1 Heat exhaustion 2 Slip and trips 3 Cuts from broken glass thorns etc 4 Exposure to weather 5 Encounters with dangerous terrain cliffs ditches bogs rivers Falls becoming stuck drowning 6 Collisions with stationary objects 1 Briefing 2 Training Area Briefing Ref D 3 Boundaries 4 Appropriate clothing and equipment Kit List as per Company SOP s 5 Adequate drinks As per Company SOP s 6 Prior Knowledge 7 Supervision Ratios to be set 8 Experience Qualifications Fieldcraft 9 Forecasts 10 Head Count No1 EASP produced by ECOYes 2 7 Electricity Hazards similar to Serial 1 and for trekking but risks higher 3Weapon handling unloaded 1 Manual handling 2 Unauthorised discharge 1 Knowledge Experience Weapon Handling 2 Ensure weapons are unloaded and that no Ammunition is present Ref C Yes 4 UX ordnance discarded pyrotechnics 1 Noise 2 Flash burns 3 Being struck by flying debris 1 Training Area Standing Orders and Regulations 2 Brief on Training Area Yes 5 Emergency Precautions Recovery of casualties resulting from above activities Emergency Precautions Casvac procedure in Ref D and Ref F Yes 6Weapon Security Theft Loss of Weapons and Ancils 1 Briefing 2 Training Area Briefing Ref D 3 Sentry Routines 4 Supervision 5 Regular Musters Yes 75 56mm Blank Ammunition Loud noise damage to hearing Tinnitus 1 Issue of Ear muffs and or Amplivox type protectors to Cadets aged 16years and Over or as requested as per JSP535 Sec 7 2 Foam Ear Plugs to those Cadets 16years or older or instructors as required as per JSP535 Sec 7 No Safety staff to ensure that ear defenders are worn correctly Yes 85 56mm Blank Ammunition Standard of Instructors 1 Must have passed BFSS or AI KGVI or Service Qualifications 2 Full and detailed briefings for Cadets and safety staff 3 Production of EASP Yes 9 Use of 5 56mm Blank Ammunition Ground Area used for rehearsals and training are to be the same area No Ensure area is clear of all dangerous materials or obvious trip hazards immediately prior to exercise commencing Yes 10 Use of 5 56mm Blank Ammunition Weaponry Cadets must have passed Weapon Handling Test No Close supervision by BFSS staff Yes 3 11 Use of 5 56mm Blank Ammunition Safety 1 NSP s Safe Handling of weapon Before During and after firing 2 Less than 50m Rule applies Extra care at night 3 Cadet Training Safety Precautions apply at all times 4 Cadets to be supervised 5 Muzzle is never blocked 6 Weapons inspected prior to exercise No Strict adherence to Cadet Safety Regulations 0401 to 0404 j Yes 12 Use of 5 56mm Blank Ammunition Medical injuries from minor injuries cuts and bruises to broken limbs 1 Medical cover Pack available 2 Safety Vehicle 3 Qualified Medical Staff 4 Medical Centre Informed if deemed necessary Yes 13 Use of Battle Noise Simulator BNS Smoke Generators No 8 And Grenades Smoke No 83 Staff Competence 1 Must have passed BFSS or AI KGVI or Service Qualifications 2 Full and detailed briefings for Cadet and safety staff 3 Production of EASP 4 Enemy briefed and controlled Yes 14 Use of Battle Noise Simulator BNS Smoke Generators No 8 And Grenades Smoke No 83 Ground 1 See Ser 9 above 2 Area for use of BNS to be identified and free from lose stones debris Yes 12 Use of Battle Noise Simulator BNS Smoke Generators No 8 And Grenades Smoke No 83 Safety 1 NSP s Safe Handling of Weapons applies 2 Safety distances to be strictly observed and applied a Military Cadet Personnel involved minimum distance 50 metres b Civilians present minimum distance 100 metres 3 Throw by hand only 4 Gloves to be worn to ignite throw separately 5 Avoid inflammable materials even dry grass 6 Avoid throwing on areas of loose stones gravel or other hazardous materials 7 Always have fire fighting equipment at minimum 5 gallon container of water 8 Strict adherence to Cadet Training Safety Precautions para 0405 to 0417e Yes 13 Use of Battle Noise Simulator BNS Smoke Generators No 8 Loud noise damage to hearing Tinnitus See Ser 7 above Yes 4 And Grenades Smoke No 83 14 Use of Battle Noise Simulator BNS Smoke Generators No 8 And Grenades Smoke No 83 Weather Conditions 1 Hot Sunny 2 Cold Wet See Ser 2 above Yes 15 Use of Battle Noise Simulator BNS Smoke Generators No 8 And Grenades Smoke No 83 Medical Injuries from minor injuries cuts and bruises to broken limbs and burns 1 See Ser 5 above 2 5 Gallon Water Container plus gauze dressing available Yes where conflicting guidance is given between Infantry Training Volume IV Pamphlet 21 2001 and Cadet Training Safety Precautions JSP 535 Pamphlet 21 is to be considered the authoritative text NamePostDateSignature Existing and Additional Controls Agreed Additional Controls Implemented 5 SAFETY AND EVACUATION PLAN Contact Emergency services with details to arrange evacuation if available and appropriate3 Contact CO Exercise Controller with details to arrange evacuation and pick up point First aider to administer appropriate treatment Record all details of incident4Assist casualty to pick up pointMonitor casualty s progress 1 ECO Instructor s and Medic assess the situation 2 After consultation severity to be assessed and course of action to be decided 3 Methods of contact dependant on location and expedition area 4 In the event of a casualty the expedition Leader should only consider continuing with the Ex if there is sufficient instructor supervisor cover within the party to accompany and facilitate the safe evacuation of any injured personnel It is essential that the required Instructor cadet ratios are maintained with the remainder of the group 5 Instructors supervisors should hold First Aid qualifications 6 All expedition members must know where the nearest hospitals are with the appropriate emergency facilities and have or know the means of being able to contact them All members of the party should also carry the contact list of emergency services and hospitals Incident1 Is the incident serious2 YesNo Is immediate evacuation necessary Is evacuation necessary YesNo Yes No 6 FACTORS TO BE CONSIDE