Product Overview

This Recreational Safety Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls for recreational and adventure activities to support safe operations and WHS compliance. It is a comprehensive document covering multiple aspects of Recreational Safety SWMS, including high-risk activities such as bungee jumping and supervised water sports in Australian workplaces and venues.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

• Planning and setup of bungee jumping operations, including site selection, anchor points, and exclusion zones
• Inspection, maintenance, and pre-use checks of bungee cords, harnesses, helmets, and associated safety equipment
• Safe operation of bungee jumping platforms, gantries, cranes, or elevated structures used for jump take-off
• Participant assessment, medical screening, and weight/age verification prior to bungee jumping activities
• Briefing and instruction of participants on safe bungee jumping procedures, body positioning, and emergency signals
• Emergency response planning for bungee jumping incidents, including retrieval, first aid, and communication protocols
• Supervision and control of water sports activities such as tubing, wakeboarding, and similar recreational water-based tasks
• Safe operation of powered watercraft used for towing or supervision, including speed, distance, and lookout requirements
• Management of water hazards including currents, tides, submerged objects, and changing weather conditions
• Use and inspection of personal flotation devices (PFDs), helmets, and other water safety equipment
• Rescue procedures for water-based incidents, including man-overboard response and retrieval to shore or vessel
• Control of public and bystander access to operational areas to maintain safe separation from recreational activities
• Fatigue management, communication systems, and role clarity for instructors, supervisors, and deck/shore crew

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for adventure tourism operators, bungee jumping providers, water sport and aquatic recreation centres, labour hire personnel, and site supervisors responsible for managing recreational safety on Australian worksites and venues.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

• Safe Work Australia – Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: Guidance on managing risks associated with platforms, lifting devices, and other plant used in bungee and water sport operations.
• Safe Work Australia – Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Requirements for safe access, amenities, first aid, and emergency planning at recreational sites.
• Safe Work Australia – How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for hazard identification, risk assessment, and control implementation for recreational activities.
• Safe Work Australia – First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice: Guidance on first aid equipment, facilities, and trained personnel for high-risk recreational operations.
• Safe Work Australia – Managing Risks of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice: Controls for fall risks associated with elevated bungee jumping platforms and access structures.
• AS 2316.2.1: Artificial climbing structures and challenge courses – Operation requirements (relevant principles for adventure and recreational activities).
• AS 4758: Personal flotation devices – Requirements for lifejackets and buoyancy aids used in water sports supervision.
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017