Sport: Handball Location: Reference number: Activity Hazard Hazardous event and expected consequence People affected Existing controls Assessment of risk Additional Risk Controls Action Lead Residual Risk Occupation Number Likelihood Severity Risk Level Injuries No first aid facilities available & accidents not reported Participants 30 All University facilities have a fully qualified first aider on site at all times. Club officials to make themselves and club members aware of first aid facilities, local H&S requirements and emergency procedures at all external venues before taking part in matches/training sessions. U S Very Low There is at least one first aider at the venue at all times. At any danger occuring or any accident happening the first aider will be informed. Very Low Club does not operate within guidelines of AU Club Health & Safety policy. Club members unaware of policy or associated risk assessments Participants 30 Club operates within guidelines of AU H&S policy. All members made aware of both AU H&S policy, individual club H&S policy and all associated risk assessments. U S Very Low Very Low Participants Potential risks/dangers associated with participating in this activity Participants Club officials make all members aware of any potential risk/dangers associated with this activity L S Low Club Safety Officer & officials to keep club members informed of any changes to H&S Low Returning to sport too early following injuries. Participants All club members advised that returning to sport too early after injury is inadvisable L S Low Low Official matches and formal practice sessions not supervised by qualified coach or responsible club Participants Qualified coach or responsible club official in attendance at all official matches/training sessions U S Very Low Very Low
obstructed. Slips, trips and falls Injuries sustained by participants slipping and falling over. Participants Playing area is checked before use, and any debris is cleared. Ensure the area is suitable to be played on, not wet. L M HIGH Sports Centre to inform club is ground is not suitable for use. Supervisors to check whether ground is clean of moss. LOW Weather Extreme cold can cause the ground to freeze and cause serious injury on impact Participants The ground will be reviewed by the sports centre and ground staff to ascertain if the ground is suitable to be played, if not under no circumstances will training or matches go ahead VU M Low Keep an eye on the weather reports days before a game or training Low Dehydration Hot temperatures and direct sunlight can cause dehydration, Participants Large quantities of fluid can be lost from the body during strenuous exercise, particularly in hot weather. It is important to ensure regular fluids are consumed. Players are encouraged to bring water bottles to games. U M Medium Medium Individual Participant Medical Participants who have asthma - Inability to breathe and find the exercise more difficult Participants Notifying instructor and AND carrying inhaler / medication. Training partners ensuring each other’s condition throughout session. Instructor / president to inform class of requirement to tell of any medical conditions and then participant’s responsibility to tell instructor. U M Medium Medium Participants carrying injuries - Exacerbation of injuries Participants Inform instructor of condition. Participant to opt out of any exercises which may cause further injury L S Low Low Every member has a different fitness level - Some members unable to complete exercises / becoming too fatigued Participants Instructor alters session according to every participant’s abilities. Participants to stop when they reach personal goals / fitness level. L S Low Low Fire Safety Fire Procedures and Emergency Exit doors leading directly onto playing area Participants Ensure Fire doors are closed in Sports Hall. Ensure Fire Doors are not blocked and all teams are informed of the emergency procedure and meeting places U S Very Low
Participant Behaviour Poor safety awareness of participants could increase the likelihood of an injury. Participants All players are made aware of the importance of taking care of opponents and the latest edition of the rules of the sport. L S Low Any unsafe behaviour will be addressed and corrected. Very Low Aggression between participants may result in more intentional or unintentional reckless behaviour Participants Team captains or coaches should be aware of possible aggression arising between players at all times. Any aggression is dealt with in a calm manner ensuring it never presents a risk. L S Low Assessors name Signature Date Review period Date of next review Responsible manager Position Signature Date