SCHOOL GAMES
Operational Risk Assessment – Somerset School Games – Spring Event
Activity:Spring School Games
Assessment Date: 11th April 2017
Review Date: 31st August 2017
Name & Job Title of Assessor:Hayley Bullock, Events Manager
Who Might Be At Risk:Coaches/Officials, Participants, and Public
Hazard Identified / Potential Harm /Severity
/ Likelihood / Risk Score / Risk Category / Risk Management/Control MeasuresCar Parks – Routes to registration and routes to hockey pavilion
/ Injured by moving traffic. / 4 / 3 / 9 /Low
/ 1)Adults to accompany children from car park to registration.2)Pedestrian crossing to be used from car park to main campus.
3)Adults to supervise road crossing from main campus to hockey pavilion.
4)Signs displayed to make drivers aware of school games event.
Injury
/ Burns, cuts, fractures, sprains and bruises / 2 / 3 / 6 /Low
/ 5)EM (Event Manager)to make sure that first aid provision is available to each venue.6)EM to ensure Sport Co-ordinators are aware of first aid procedures and how to access first aid provision.
7)Ensure any injuries/incidents are reported to facility staff using the accident book.
8)Ensure all participants wear appropriate clothing and footwear
Court/Pitch Conditions / Injuries (Cuts, fractures and bruises) sustained from unsafe surface / 3 / 3 / 9 /
Low
/ 1)Sport Coordinatorsmust check the playing surface before and during play.2)Report any faults or concerns with surface to sports centre staff or facility provider. If surface is unsafe to use do not proceed with planned activity.
Medical Conditions / Participants with a medical condition (e.g. asthma or epilepsy) / 4 / 2 / 8 / Low / 1)Teachers are asked to be responsible for their children and will have sought permission prior to this competition.
2)Participants to seek professional medical attention if unsure
Inexperienced Coaches / Potential injury to participants from misuse of equipment / 1 / 2 / 2 / Low / 1)Officials will be supported by sport co-ordinators
Collisions with surrounding people / Cuts, fractures and bruises. / 1 / 2 / 2 / Low / 1)Encourage good communication between players in matches. Although some contact is inevitable due to the nature of the sport.
2)Ensure any injuries/incidents are reported to facility staff using the accident book.
Conflict with Equipment / Potential injury to participants colliding with equipment / 2 / 2 / 4 / Low / 1)Sport coordinatorsto ensure all equipment is fit for purpose before and during play.
2)Individuals are responsible for wearing appropriate footwear.
3)All unnecessary equipment is removed to a safe distance from the court.
4)Report any damage to equipment to facility provider and supervising officer. Withdraw equipment from use if found to be unsafe.
Aggression between players / Potential Injuries (Cuts, fractures and bruises) / 2 / 2 / 4 / Low / 1)Ensuring players understand code of conduct governing such behaviour and disciplinary action if rules are broken.
2)Ensure any injuries/incidents are reported to facility staff using the accident book.
Ignorance of Rules / Potential Injuries (Cuts, fractures and bruises) / 2 / 2 / 4 / Low / 1)Team Briefing by sport coordinators to all Teams and Team Managers
2)All players must adhere to the rules of the games – Rules to be made clear at the briefing
General Risk Management / Control Measures
/ 1) Event Managermust ensure that a first aid kit is present at facility.2) Referees to ensure that players have removed all jewellery before starting a session
3) Sport coordinatorsto report the injury to the Event Manager and to complete the accident book.
Risk Assessment Signed By Assessing Officer:
Key to Risk Ratings
Severity Rating
1 / Minor / Causing minor injuries2 / Low / Causing significant injuries (e.g. sprains, bruises, lacerations)
3 / Medium / Causing temporary disability (e.g. fractures)
4 / High / Causing permanent disability (e.g. loss of limb, sight or hearing)
5 / Major / Causing death to one or more people
Likelihood Rating
1 / Improbable / Loss, accident or illness could occur under freak conditions. The situation is well managed and all reasonable precautions have been taken.2 / Low / The situation is generally well managed however occasional lapses could occur. This also applies to situations where people are required to behave safely in order to protect themselves but are well trained.
3 / Medium / Insufficient or substandard controls in place. Loss is unlikely during normal operation however may occur in emergencies or non-routine conditions.
4 / High / Serious failures in management controls. The effects of human behaviour or other factors could cause an accident but is unlikely without this additional factor. (e.g. ladder not secured properly, oil spilled on floor)
5 / Almost Certain / Absence of any management controls. If conditions remain unchanged there is almost a 100% certainty that an accident will happen (e.g. broken rung on a ladder, untrained personnel).
Risk Rating
Risk Score / Risk Category1-9 / Low
10-15 / Medium
16-25 / High