Petersburg area for over 12 years, and kiteboarding tampa bay recommends only iko or pasa certified and insured instructors. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Redesigned to reflect the eu general data protection regulation. Activities and safety updates the scout association scouts. The california boating law book includes excerpts from the. German kiteboarder killed in front of wife in new zealand. What i should have said is that in my research i had found 17 us kiteboarding deaths since 2004 and had also seen rick iossis fka finding in an internet posting that in 2007 alone there were 16. Find out where you can get them and how often you need to update them. Tams accident reporting software also provides you with a first aid log book to help you monitor any first aid andor medicine given to an injured person. In the other incident, a 67yearold man died in hospital following a traffic accident.
Possibly one of the most painful kitesurf crashes out there. B1510 accident book comply with the legal requirements of. All kiteboarding equipment requires maintenance, so be sure to inspect and test your. If you have 10 or more employees it is a legal requirement under the social security administration ni act 1992 and the social security claims and payments regulations northern ireland 1997 to keep an accident book. Health and safety accident book for the recording of workplace accidents and incidents in compliance with the date protection act. Safety rules to prevent kitesurfing accidents kitesurf. Some things have changed since that time including perhaps a reduction in kiting fatality numbers.
Kiteboarding without training or proper safety equipment is dangerous, and you have to have the tools and knowledge to survive when something goes wrong. One of the accident happened on my home spot where i learned to kite. Kitesurfing or kiteboarding is possibly the fastest growing water sport today. A legal requirement if you have 10 or more employees, these hse accident books are compliant with new gdpr requirements, riddor and hse guidelines. Less than 60 injuries presented at that hospital in the last fifteen years comparitively low level of injury compared to contact sports. Surviving the death loop with a kite inmotion kitesurfing. All of these topics are very important when it comes to kite surfing, and often overlooked by other training programs.
Accident records health and safety executive northern ireland. Information supplied to hse in a riddor report is not passed on to your insurance company. This extreme sport has been increasingly popular since it was developed in. Workplaces need a plan for emergencies that can have a wider impact. This kiteboarding book is with out a doubt the best book on kiteboarding available. Fs120620 swimming updated qualification for swimming cover for both class c and b1 waters and above. Health and safety poster hse forum of private business. This book also contains guidance on the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1995 and the health and safety first aid regulations 1981.
Okay, definitely it sounds scary, nobody wants to suffer a kitesurfing accident. Updated in may 2018 to reflect the new general data protection regulation gdpr, with revised text, guidance and additional controls to demonstrate data protection. Jesus, this happened to me when i was kiting out in deep water, a catamaran was trolling and the people on the boat didnt bat an eye when i. Pickup handy kitesurfing tips and techniques to increase your enjoyment and safety. Kites method kiteboarding book kites method da book. Recent deaths in kitesurfing kitesurfing forums, page 1. In order to protect the public health and safety, it is essential that a lawful and. There are no other kiteboard books or kiteboarding courses which even come close to offering the proven method that this kiteboarding book does. Kiteboarding bajas professional and experienced instructors will take you through the learning curve using the latest teaching techniques. Dec 27, 2010 a kiteboarder killed in a freak accident on christmas eve was a german national who moved to new zealand for a simpler life, the new zealand herald reported. Get a kitesurfing friend to share the fun with, andor kitesurf at locations where there are other kitesurfers about.
This collins accident book complies with the data protection act 1998 and enables organisations to record all workplace accidents as required under ec law. Apr 01, 2017 after the accident i spent 5 days in the hospital, also 18 hours on the intensive care. If you have an incident, or witness one that involves a close call or injury to others please fill out this form see below so the information can be assessed and any suggestions to avoid such incidents passed on to the kiteboarding community. Education, fish and game, government, health and safety, penal. Overcome kiteboarding difficulties learn from mistakes. There is no legal requirement to use an accident book as such. A study of kitesurfing injuries kitesurfing forums, page 1. In the end they just locked the book awaythen someone had a word with the hse. Mini medics first aid and defibrillation for children. Photo paul charles ash, press, gallery, epic kites kiteboarding, top crashes.
An article from august 2006 follows that was requested for publication. The primary cause is still apparent today, operator error, flat kites when properly preflighted, maintained and operated can offer more complete depowering in strong winds than experienced with past syste. It can be used to record details of injuries from accidents at work that employers must report under the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations riddor. Using a small board and a kite of up to 20 m 2, surfers can achieve huge jumps and great speeds up to 55 knots figure figure2. Actually it was not so serious but it could have been. The winds in south of france called tramontana and mistral are really unpredictable.
We offer vacation rental properties and accommodations at the best destinations for kiteboarding in mexico, along with all inclusive kitesurfing holidays, kiteboarding lessons, kitesurf equipment sale, tours, kite trips, info about each location and other services. A man is kitesurfing and a mighty wind blow him upp in to a airplane. Following a series of incidents relating to a variety of high ropes activities it. Kitesurf vacation is part of a corporate group related to real estate and tourism called grupovalverde. This section does not apply to boating accident reports filed with the department pursuant to. And even though ive been kiting for nearly a decade, the sport is always teaching me something new especially when everything goes terribly wrong. To master the two elements water and wind at the same time is truly amazing. The accident book can be used to record details of. An involved and fully informed workforce is the basis of good health and safety management. Even though most businesses with less than 10 employees are not required to keep an accident book, it might be beneficial to.
Bad kitesurfing accident, zandmotor the netherlands youtube. During the 20 american library associations annual conference, hosseini talked about his novel frequently appearing on banned book lists. The accident book is a valuable document that organisations can use to record accident information. When does an accident need to be reported to the hse. A kiteboarder killed in a freak accident on christmas eve was a german national who moved to new zealand for a simpler life, the new zealand herald reported. Regularly check your safety releases by releasing them with no kite attached. The accident book is also a valuable document that organisations can use to record accident information as part of their management of health and safety. Using watercraft assisted lessons, or radio assisted lessons and using the latest gear on the market from, naish, ozone and axis boards. Health and safety accident book accident rport book.
After the accident i spent 5 days in the hospital, also 18 hours on the intensive care. Do not kitesurf without a safety release system that allows you to disable the kite at any moment. Dec 18, 2016 kitesurfing or kiteboarding is possibly the fastest growing water sport today. If you think your insurer needs to know about a workrelated accident, injury or case of ill health, please remember to contact them separately insurers have told us that reporting. A study of kitesurfing injuries and other kitesurfing discussion in the seabreeze general forums, page 1. The electronic system allows an audit trail indicating who has made any amendments or deletions of reports, to prevent unauthorised alterations or deletions. Any person who is convicted of a third violation of this section for an offense that. Fs315056 pioneering updated guidance for the safe construction and use of. Signature 5 for the employer only date v complete this box if the accident is reportable under the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous. Hse books the official health and safety executive. Sep 15, 2006 the wind record from a 2006 kiteboarding fatality. One accident resulted from failure to detach after using the safety leash.
I had been actively doing some research for an article i was writing on kiteboarding deaths having lost a friend to a kiteboard death back in 2004. Kiteboarders kiteboard kitesurf kitesurfing news and community. The primary cause is still apparent today, operator error, flat kites when properly preflighted, maintained and operated can offer more complete depowering in strong winds than experienced with past systems. The law requires you to record all the elements that the accident book would, and please remember the needs of the dpa when establishing your electronic system. Quick and effective action may help to ease the situation and reduce the consequences. This book also contains guidance on the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations and the health and safety first aid. Kitesurfing is for many kiters not just a hobby, but also a way to express their feelings and to feel alive. The kiteboarding safety section of our website contains a variety of articles on kiteboarding self rescue, kiting in currents and waves, tides, and more.
Bi 510 2nd revised edition by health and safety executive hse isbn. Electronic accident books may be used by companies to record workplace accidents and incidents, so long as the following 3 main points are considered. All employers must have an up to date healthy and safety law poster and record any incidents in an accident book. An important part of our accident reporting software is the accident investigation feature, which allows you to. Apr 07, 2015 one of the accident happened on my home spot where i learned to kite. Fatality analysis, 2000 to july 2006 fka kiteboarding forums. Overcome kiteboarding difficulties laurel eastman kiteboarding. From 2020 schools in england will be required to teach basic first aid and cpr as part of the curriculum. Special procedures are needed for emergencies such as serious injuries, explosion, flood, poisoning, electrocution, fire, release of radioactivity and chemical spills. Safety is a top priority in the sport of kiteboarding, and the main reason for taking a kiteboarding lesson from a local qualified kiteboarding instructor. In the case of accidents, employers who must keep an accident book b1510 under social security law can use this for keeping the records of injuries although, a separate method will be needed for cases of disease. Wave of life come for a wild ride with prokitesurfer gabi steindl, one of duotone kiteboardings longest standing teamriders, on her wave of life a life dictated by the swell, the wind and her kiteexplorer missions to the most farflung corners of the earth.
In 2012, the association named the kite runner the. The ktb beginners guide discusses various types of kiteboarding safety equipment and how they are used. The number one online kitesurfing and kiteboarding magazine. This kitesurfing handbook provides information to assist people learn and practice kitesurfing with an emphasis on safety. The accident book is an essential document for employers and employees, who are required by law to record and report details of specified. V if the person who had the accident suffered an injury, say what it was. Improve your skills and work on your progression from beginner, though intermediate to advanced.
Surviving the death loop by inmotion kitesurfing for some of us, the death loop may be an all too familiar experience and if youve been fortunate enough not to experience it firsthand yourself, youve probably seen it happen to someone else on the beach or in one of the many videos on the internet. Dimitri maramenides makes yet another appearance on this page with this elegant board off. My name is laurel eastman, im a professional kiteboarder learned in 1999, successful business woman founded my kiteboarding school. In fact, it is what drew me to call bonaire a tiny rock in the southern caribbean home. Hamilton southeastern board member opposes fishers high. Accident book bi 510 2018 edition health and safety. In this article youll learn how to overcome kiteboarding difficulties, shake off bad luck, learn from problems caused by your own poor judgement, and most importantly realize that you yes you are on a heros journey. Safety first when the wind, not a boat, is powering your board, things get complicated. The accident book contains guidance on the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1995 and the health. The accident book is an essential document for employers and employees, who are required by law to record and report details of specified workrelated injuries and incidents. Mar 10, 2008 a man is kitesurfing and a mighty wind blow him upp in to a airplane. This collins accident book is a must have for all workplaces as it helps organisations compile with current uk legislation. I dont know much about the accident as the official report is not available yet.
The health and safety executive hse recommend that all forms of accidents are recorded in the accident book, as even small incidents can. Accident records health and safety executive northern. The accident book 2018 is a valuable document that organisations can use to record accident information as part of their management of health and safety. Hi all kiteboarding australia made a press release which seeks to set the records straight on what the actual research by the royal perth hospital said. Kiteboarding fatalities report the kiteboarder magazine. Kite crash 9 free kitesurfing magazine online iksurfmag. Flying is great fun, but it can, at best, become a nuisance to the unconverted, so please be considerate of others and remember that buzzing over peoples heads may look like fun but can be extremely dangerous.
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