Posted By Pete48 Ian, try these sites to give you a flavour of what is needed http://www.lake-district.../safety_on_the_water.htm http://www.iomguide.com/...al-news.php?story=100281 http://www.rospa.com/wat...dleisuresafety/index.htm

Posted By Robert K Lewis Just to be clear - is this real or model boats on this lake? Bob:-)

Posted By Chris Jerman Just remember that risk assessment should be task driven. So you can't risk assess a lake. It sounds as though the task is to do with taking out rowing boats. Also, it would appear that the hazard is fairly obvious - deep water? Risk assessment is intended to point out the less obvious too - eg launching / recovering boats etc. Start by drawing up a task listing using location, equipment and people as a starter. Once you have the tasks, decide which merit written assessments based on significance. Once assessed, you will need to decide what, if anything, needs a written procedure to instruct people on. Just blagging risk assessments from someone else is not the way to go. After all, it's the procedures that keep people safe (well making sure that they are followed anyway) and that a risk assessment never kept anyone safe by itself.

Posted By Ron Hunter Best practice advise will lead you to conclude that life-rings should be provided. These will be subject to vandalism and theft.A program of inspection is required. You must ensure there are no hidden dangers below the water level, particularly where the lake is man-made, which could injure those who choose to swim or dive in (even where this is prohibited by signage) - case law exists on this. In winter time, the lake will perhaps freeze over - have warning signs available. Boating activities are probably the least of your worries, however some people will loose both oars and need rescue - have you staff or volunteers on hand?