Sport: Squash Location: Squash Courts 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 Participants Lack of warm-up resulting in muscular injury Correct warm up to be done before every training session or match. Warm downs are advised to help prevent the onset of DOMS. U S VERY LOW Being hit by the ball resulting in several injuries from general bruising to more severe trauma All players must have good court awareness and call lets during games when necessary. L S LOW Eye injuries resulting from a blow of your own racket, collision with the opponent or being hit by the ball. All players must have good court awareness and call lets during games when necessary. If a player requires glasses due to poor vision, prescribed eye protection should be worn while playing. U M MEDIUM Medical conditions requiring medications If a player has a medical condition, he/she has to inform the committee. All players should bring the required medication with them such as Asthma Inhalers. The UESC would check that all new members have no medical conditions (epilepsy, major knee, ankle or back problems DEPENDS ON CASE Blood If a player suffers from cuts, he/she must seek First Aid or cover the wound with a plaster. VU E HIGH All participants given training on using first aid gloves especially when dealing with blood injuries and safely dispose of with container LOW Court Etiquette. Injuries to players such as collision, resulting from entering the court whilst a game is in progress Whilst a game is in progress never enter the court. Knock on the door and wait for a response by the players before attempting to enter the court. Always play with the door closed. U S VERY LOW Injuries to the body resulting from being hit by opponent’s racket during a game All players must have good court awareness and Lets are played as required during the game. Rackets should be in good order with no sharp edges U M MEDIUM
Travel Road accidents in hired mini-buses when travelling to away venues. Participants Drivers not to exceed the seating No drivers will consume alcohol prior to driving. Driver to be properly qualified, for example, only driving the mini bus after passing the SU test. Vehicle will be checked and suitable for use prior to departure. If during the journey the vehicle becomes unsafe then the driver will contact the SU directly. VU E High High Road accidents involving the use of private cars. Participants Drivers will comply with the road traffic Act. We will insist that seatbelts are worn; no driver distractions and exits will not be obstructed. VU E High High Equipment Faulty Equipment Participants Club Committee are to complete service check to ensure the equipment is fit for use and documented. VU S VERY LOW Setting up and taking down of equipment Participants Participants to be trained how to set up and store equipment. U S VERY LOW Equipment not being used left out on the court Participants Health and Safety officer to ensure at the start of training all equipment which are not being used are out of the way. U S VERY LOW 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. Players to be mindful of when a player dive that the they check the ground again as the condition of the floor may have changed. 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 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. U M Medium Medium
Players are encouraged to bring water bottles to games. 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 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 Clothing Appropriate clothing/protective equipment not worn Participants All club members are required to wear appropriate clothing/protective equipment as recommended by the clubs NGB U S Very Low Very Low Assessors name Signature Date Review period Date of next review Responsible manager Position Signature Date