Sport: American Football 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 Uneven ground, holes/divots Participants & Coaches 40 Check the ground before training L S Low Inform sports centre if the condition of the ground is unsafe Low Training Area Frozen, wet, slippy, dry ground Participants & Coaches 40 Sports Centre will inform the club if the ground is unsafe to train on U S Very Low None required Very Low Match Area Uneven ground, holes/divots Players, officials 90 Check the ground before the match L S Low Inform the sports centre is the condition of the ground becomes unsafe Low Frozen, wet, slippy, dry ground Players, officials 90 Sports Centre will inform the captains if the ground is unsafe to play on U S Very Low None required Very Low Equipment Faulty Equipment Participants Club Committee to ensure necessary equipment checks and servicing has been completed and documented. VU S VERY LOW Setting up and taking down of equipment Participants Participants to be trained how to set up and equipment. U S VERY LOW Equipment not being used left out on the court Participants Health and Safety officer to ensure at the 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. 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 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 U M Medium Medium
participant’s responsibility to tell instructor. 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 Players Risk of injury due to player contact Participants 90 Practise of tackling to ensure the correct technique is carried out to reduce the risk of injury L M High Teams in leagues entered are of a similar ability High Participant Behaviour Poor safety awareness of participants increase the likelihood of an injury. Participants All players are made 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 Spectators Spectators too close to the pitch are at risk of injury from players going off and tackling off the pitch Players and Spectators 100 Ensure that spectators are behind the 6-10 yard gap from the sideline U S Very Low Make spectators aware of the possible collisions and to keep back from the sidelines Very Low Fire Safety Fire Procedures and Emergency Exit doors leading directly onto playing area Participants Ensure Fire 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 Clothing and Footwear Incorrect kit and footwear, not Participants & players 90 Check players before training and matches on both teams to ensure U M Medium Consistently check equipment to Medium
having a guard or wearing protective pads can result in severe injuries, strains and sprains that all the correct equipment is worn as well as correct foot wear and mouth guards ensure that it is not damaged and that all players have the correct protective equipment Weather Extreme cold can cause the ground to freeze and cause serious injury on impact Everyone 100 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 Hot temperatures and direct sunlight can cause dehydration, heat stroke, especially as players wears padding. Players, spectators 90 Ensure that water is available at every given opportunity and do drills/plays that’s are less likely to cause these risks VU M Low Players can wear heat gear to help reduce core body temperature; this is done at the individual’s discretion. Ensure that enough water is available Low Goal Posts Impact with unprotected posts can cause physical injury while playing and training Players, Officials 100 Ensure that post protectors are in before matches/ training start. Also get an official of the club to check that they are secured and free from damage VU M Low Inform sports centre if is any additional damage to the posts Low Run off behind posts When receiving the football, individuals will be travelling at speed into the End Zone. If there are any obstacles after the endzone individuals could trip or be hurt on impact Players 90 Make sure there is a clear follow through area after the end zone to allow for people to slow down in a controlled manner VU L Very Low n/a Very Low Non- access to emergency services Due to the high physicality of American football and potential remoteness of the emergency services need good access to facilities in case of major injuries Players, medical n/a It is a requirement that medical teams are present at all fixtures to allow quick treatment of potentially serious injuries giving greater access VU M Low If a player is needed to be taken to hospital then there still we ben medical staff present Low Other People Underlying medical condition/injury leading to illness or further injury to person during the session. Players All involved Coach and captain carries out visual and verbal screening at the start of each session; any problems from this would be dealt with accordingly. L Severity varies, & each case will be dealt with individually. Case by Case
Travel Road accidents in hired mini-buses when travelling to away venues. Participants Drivers not to exceed the seating limit. 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 Assessors name Signature Date Review period Date of next review Responsible manager Position Signature Date Matthew Thompson M S Thompson 09/08/17