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Jet Stream Tours
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Undertake a hazard identification audit of his operation, with special regard to the particular risks associated with operating from a launching ramp close to a bridge, where strong river currents may be experienced.
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I have recently completed a risk identification and evaluation of our operation (23 Nov 04). This audit covered aspects such as severity, frequency and a final risk rating. This is still in draft form until discussed with the companies drivers for their feedback.
With regard to the Bridge Piles, (Hazard ID #006) we are in contact with Ecan to see if we can remove 1 steel fence post and replace the guard cable with a removable chain so we can put our passenger jetty in closer to the ramp area.
Also we have been in contact with Ready Mix Concrete who will (once the guard chain is removable) begin putting in a shingle wall on the downstream side of the ramp area out into the main flow. This will create a deep eddy on the upstream side and make a good holding pool and boat parking area in the ramp entrance for the general public. Currently the area can get silted up on the downstream side.
With regard to the Bridge Piles, (Hazard ID #006) we are in contact with Ecan to see if we can remove 1 steel fence post and replace the guard cable with a removable chain so we can put our passenger jetty in closer to the ramp area.
Also we have been in contact with Ready Mix Concrete who will (once the guard chain is removable) begin putting in a shingle wall on the downstream side of the ramp area out into the main flow. This will create a deep eddy on the upstream side and make a good holding pool and boat parking area in the ramp entrance for the general public. Currently the area can get silted up on the downstream side.
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