Risk Assessment Hazard Checklist – KS4 Badminton Club/Society/Project Name
Gateshead/Whickham SSP
Assessment Date
Assessed By
A. Perkins
Approved By
22.11.10 - Heworth
B. Levey
KS4 Badminton Competition
Locations
Activities
1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11
INDOOR HAZARDS Inappropriate lighting Temperature Insufficient or unsuitable space Untidiness – causing trip / fire hazard Stairs – dark / steep / no handrail Lack of fire escapes / extinguishers / procedures Slip / trip / fall hazards Inadequate ventilation Inhalation of dust Poor surfaces for activities – slips / trips / impact Electrical hazards
SPORTING ACTIVITY HAZARDS Uneven playing surface Playing surface too hard or soft Hard or sharp objects on pitch Sliding on Astroturf or tarmac Collisions / Conflict with surrounding objects or people Impact from sports equipment Contact sport injury Personal injury – fracture / sprains / cuts USE BY UNTRAINED PERSONS NAUGHTY HAZARDS ON COASTS & COASTAL WATERS Falls from cliffs, piers, sea walls Struck by falling objects from cliff Slips & falls on slopes / loose surfaces Quick sand & mud Access problems due to steep angle of beach slope Collisions between water users Swept away by wave surges Being washed against rocks / piers Low water temperatures Communication problems from waves / swell / distance Struck by objects in water Stranded by tides Swept away by currents Rip tides Longshore drift Conflicts between beach users UNTRAINED PERSONS NAUGHTY HAZARDS ON STILL / MOVING WATER Getting swept away from equipment or people Collision with rocks in and to sides of rivers Striking / trapping by submerged obstacles Being dragged down by undertow Restricted or impossible access to / from water Access problems – rescue / getting kit into water Falls from drops in level at weirs / waterfalls Getting out of depth Low water temperature Separation from other people Slips / trips on steep banks or uneven surfaces Difficult communications Remote locations
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5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11
HAZARDS ON HILLS AND MOUNTAINS Slips & trips on grass, mud, rock River crossings Remote locations Difficult communication – weather / distance Falling debris Extra work imposed by terrain type / angle Lack of shelter Separation of group members Getting lost Falls from height Extremes of weather
PEOPLE & ORGANISATIONAL HAZARDS Lack of information, training or instruction Poor activity planning or preparation Poor activity delivery or organisation Ignorance of rules and / or procedures Unsafe behaviour or attitude Lack of appropriate first aid equipment and experience Medical conditions of participants Poor safety control from group leaders Poor safety awareness from participants Lack of cooperation within group Differing skill levels within group Low level of physical fitness / strength Aggression between participants Aggression from crowd / public Contact between participants increasing risk USE BY UNTRAINED ERSONS NAUGHTY EQUIPMENT AND OTHER HAZARDS Cash handling Transport to and from your activity Food poisoning Hazardous substances Equipment with moving / hot parts Heavy equipment Electrical hazards from equipment Noise from equipment Risk of trapping body / clothing in equipment Inadequate environment for equipment operation Inadequate protective equipment Equipment in unsuitable condition USE BY UNTRAINED PERSONS NAUGHTY OTHER HAZARDS SPECIFIC TO YOUR ACTIVITY Fire, explosion or other emergency Orientation Issues Photography / Consent
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Risk Assessment Hazard Checklist – KS4 Badminton Club/Society Name
N/A
Number of persons involved
TBC
Nature of Activity
KS4 BAdminton
Frequency of Activity
Annual
Assessed By
A. Perkins
Date
Approved By
B. Levey
Date
Hazard Ref. Example
Potential Effect
Existing Controls in Place
Score Low/Medium/High Risk
Further Controls Required?
OFFICE USE Who By
OFFICE USE Target date
New grip tape for old equipment to minimise risk of objects slipping during lift
[IGNORE]
[IGNORE]
Weights dropped on body part causing injury
Instructors present, ‘spotters’ for all people benchpressing
Medium
1.1
Inappropriate lighting Reduced visibility – increased likelihood of collision(s) with equipment and/or participants/staff.
Facility check prior to start of event – None use of facilities/areas with poor lighting conditions.
Medium
1.3
Insufficient or unsuitable space Increased likehood of injury to participants /staff due to collision.
Facility check prior to start of event – Limit on number of teams/participants (maximum capacity set). Facility used to be fit for activity.
Medium
1.4
Untidiness – causing trip / fire hazard Increased likehood of trip/fall. Blockage of designated fire escapes/exit routes.
Facility check prior to start of event. Removal of hazards. Particpiants instructed to leave personal belongings in designated areas away from emergency exits / activity area.
Medium
1.6
Lack of fire escapes / extinguishers / procedures Risk of injury/death due to fire
Facility checked to ensure sufficient number of fire / emergency exits and extinguishers. Exits kept clear at all times. Participants briefed re fire procedure (exits & meeting point etc)
Medium
1.7
Slip / trip / fall hazards Risk of personal injury due to any of the above.
Activity area kept free of hazards at all times. Surface kept dry. Should areas become wet then participants will be notified accordingly.
Medium
1.8
Inadequate ventilation Risk of injury / illness due to poor or inadequate ventilation
Facility check prior to start of event – Windows/doors and/or ventilation systems opened / utilised where necessary
Medium
1.10
Poor surfaces for activities – slips / trips / impact Risk of personal injury due to any of the above.
Activity suitable for activity and kept free of hazards at all times. Surface kept dry. Should areas become wet then participants will be notified accordingly.
Medium
2.10
Uneven Playing Surface
Facility check prior to start of event – Any areas
Medium
7.6
Risk Assessment Hazard Checklist – KS4 Badminton Risk of personal injury due to slip/trip/fall.
2.30
2.50
2.60
2.8
Hard or sharp objects on pitch Risk of personal injury due to contact with objects.
Collisions / Conflict with surrounding objects or people Risk of personal injury due to collision with objects/people
Impact from Sports Equipment Risk of personal injury due to collision with sports equipment
Personal injury – fracture / sprains / cuts Possibility of accidental injury due to physical nature of activity`
deemed unsuitable to be cordoned off and identified to participants.
Facility check prior to start of event – area cleared of potential hard/sharp objects.
Medium
Equipment positioning checked prior to use to ensure suitable space for activity. Those not participating required to maintain adequate distance from activity area(s),
Medium
Ensure all surplus equipment is stored well away from the activity area.
Medium
Control measures in place to minimise risk to competitiors/officals/staff. - Qualified First Aider present - Suitable first aid kit available - Access to phone etc
Medium
Pupils to have previous experience of activity prior to competition. Procedures for the event will be outlined to all in attendance at the start.
Medium
Low
6.1
Lack of information, training or instruction Risk of injury to participants/staff/officlas
6.2
Poor activity planning or preparation Risk of injury to participants/staff/officlas
Planning meetings prior to event – Competition format and structure explained to all at the start of the event.
6.3
Poor activity delivery or organisation Risk of injury to participants/staff/officlas
Staff / volunteers at event to be trained and/or briefed prior to event start. Planning meetings prior to event – Competition format and structure explained to all at the start of the event.
Medium
6.4
Ignorance of rules and / or procedures Risk of injury to participants/staff/officlas
Rules/procedures clearly outlined and reinforced throughout the duration of the event. Ensure participants are eligible to participate – age, ability etc relevant to session.
Medium
6.5
Unsafe behaviour or attitude Risk of injury to participants/staff/officlas
Rules/procedures clearly outlined and reinforced throughout the duration of the event – Measures in place to remove rule breakers / those acting in an unsafe manner from the activity areas.
Low
Lack of appropriate first aid equipment and experience Risk of injury to participants/staff/officlas
Suitably qualified first aider in attendance: - Suitable first aid kit available - Access to phone etc
Heavy Equipment Risk of injury to participants/staff/officials – due to incorrect handling/movement of sporting and/or other equipment.
Ensure staff are suitably trained/qualified to move any sporting equipment. Equipment to be set up prior to activity by a member of staff. Make sure appropriate instructions/training is given on how to lift or move specialist items of equipment. Ensure enough staff are available to move heavy objects as required.
Medium
Equipment in unsuitable condition Increased risk of injury due to faulty/unsafe equipment.
Equipment to be checked prior to start of event. Any equipment deemed unsuitable is not to be used.
