ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT OF BANANA BOAT ACTIVITIES AT BANGSAEN BEACH IN CHONBURI PROVINCE
Keywords:
Banana Boat, Hazard Identification, Environmental Risk AssessmentAbstract
This research aims to explore and identify the environmental risk associated with banana boat ride activities at Bang Saen Beach, Chonburi Province.The observation of the activities was conducted with 18 ski boat drivers by non-participant observation method in April 2024. The cross-sectional survey research was studied. Hazard identification and risk assessment from babana boat activities were investigated. Check list and risk matrix table were applied as tool in this research. Probability and severity were evaluated for risk assessment.The findings revealed that no hazards or threats were found with very high risk levels. Physical factor with high-risk score was high temperature, moderate score was UV rays. Pollution and environmental quality item with high risk levels was engine noise, moderate scores were plankton bloom phenomenon and deterioration of seawater quality. Accident and safety items were classified as high risk levels, including not wearing a water sport helmet and falling from inflatable boat. Moderate scores were not wearing a life jacket and boat collision accident. Conclusion of this research found that the high-risk hazards included high temperatures, engine noise, lack of water sport helmets during water activities, and the risk of falling off inflatable boats. The environmental risk from banana boat activities at Bang Saen Beach, Chonburi Province need to be continuously monitored. Risk control and risk management data in this area should be evaluated and implemented.
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