Assessment
Number / Risk Assessment for School
School Name:
Assessment Title: / Trampolining
Issued by: / Approved by: / Issue Number: / Sheet Number: / 1 of 4
Legislation / Information Source: / - /
Date of Assessment:
Assessor Signature:
Assessment Frequency: / annual
Follow up Assessment Dates:
Signed and accepted by Headteacher / Centre Manager:
Signed and Accepted by Chair of Governors:
Hazard observed / Who may be harmed? / Risk rating before controls
Consequence x Likelihood = / Control measures / Risk rating after controls
Consequence x Likelihood = / Control measures by:
Date & Sign
People / Pupils
Staff / Substantial / BAALPE 2004 page 198
Staff/coaches involved in teaching or coaching trampolining must be appropriately trained. / Moderate
Facility & Equipment / Pupil
Staff / Substantial / BAALPE 2004 page 199
Trampolining equipment should be sited well away from walls, fire exits and overhead obstructions.
In sports halls it should generally be separated from any other activities using drawn netting.
The ceiling should be no lower than 5 metres high, and higher for competition.
The procedure for positioning, assembling and folding trampolines must be systematic and deliberate. –
Place trampoline well away from overhead obstruction.
Once removed wheel units should be placed carefully in a storage position well clear of the working area.
The space under and around the trampoline should be clear and free from obstructions
When unfolding a trampoline care should be taken to ensure that feet are kept well away from the wheels; the trampoline is angled and lowered carefully, and the lower leg section held firmly, so that it does not crash to the floor; the frame sections are opened with a firm continuous movement, with steady force applied and maintained to prevent them from springing back; fingers, elbows and wrists are kept clear of any hinges.
Before allowing a trampoline to be used staff/coaches should check that all the leg braces have been properly fitted and the hinge units are securely housed; all adjustments are tight; the hooks of the springs/rubber cables are properly attached, with the hooks pointing down; the springs/cables are all in good condition; the safety pads are fitted and entirely cover the springs/ cables; allen screws are tight (if present); the bed is clean; the wheeling devices are operating smoothly and the pivotal housing on the frame holds the hub of the wheeling mechanismat right angles without any movement of the hub and the housing; any weight-absorbing mattresses used are of a sufficient size and weight absorbency to meet the requirements of body impact.
When folding a trampoline, care should be taken to ensure that – the wheels are securely housed; the frame sections are closed using a firm, continuous movement, with steady force applied and maintained to resist the tensionof the springs and /or cables; fingers, elbows and wrists are kept clear of all hinges; feet are kept away from the wheels; the lower frame and leg sections are positioned inside the upper frame and leg sections as the trampoline is rotated from the horizontal to the vertical.
Once folded trampolines should be locked to prevent unauthorised use. This can be done by locking together two links of one of the leg chains.
When provided overhead support rigs should be supplied and fitted by recognised specialist manufacturers and engineers.
Improvised rigs must not be used.
Training should be provided in the use of rigs.
The centre of the trampoline should be vertically aligned with the centre of the rig
Two trampolines may be positioned end to end, with a large weight-absorbing mattress covering the frames and frame pads at the adjoining ends. Where two trampolines are used there should be adequate supervision.
The metal frame and springs/cables should be covered by fixed coverall pads.
Spotters should be positioned one or two at each side, plus one at each end, unless weight absorbing mattresses are used, in which case spotters will only be needed at the sides. / Moderate
Clothing and personal effects / Pupil
Staff / Substantial / BAALPE 2004 page 200
Clothing is similar to that for gymnastics except that non-slip socks or trampolining slippers should be worn.
Socks should be cotton or wool, not nylon.
A long sleeved top should be worn.
Training shoes should be worn when erecting and folding away trampolines.
Long hair should be tied back and nails trimmed.
All personal effects such as jewellery and watches must be removed or the situation made safe if they cannot. / Moderate
Organisation / Pupil
staff / Substantial / If an accident occurs the person in charge should stop all activities and follow the school’s emergency procedures. Priority must be given to a nominated first aider dealing with the injured pupil and to providing supervision for the rest of the class.
If a head injury or spinal damage is suspected tingling or loss of sensation in an arm or leg) the pupil should be kept as still as possible and not moved with expert medical help being summoned
Staff/coaches with suitable trampolining qualifications must be present at all times that the trampoline is being used. Pupils should never be left unsupervised.
If the qualified person is called away all trampolining activity must stop, and the trampoline be folded to prevent any unauthorised jumping.
Several trampolines may be supervised at the same time, depending upon the supervisor’s level of competency.
Beginners and those learning new skills should be directly supervised.
Appropriate warm up should take place at the start of any trampolining session.
Only one pupil at a time should be allowed on the trampoline and work should only begin when everyone is appropriately positioned and ready.
If loss of control is experienced the pupil performing should flex at the knee and hip joints during the very next contact of the feet with the bed.
Beginners should not work for more than 30 seconds. Jumping should stop when they begin to tire or lose concentration.
Support should be provided for pupils when learning movements on the trampoline.
Spotters must not encourage the pupil jumping.
Tag-on type games should not take place. Basic skills should be learned and consolidated in isolation before being combined into sequences.
There should be gradual step by step progression over time.
Progression onto movements such as back drops, front drops and somersaults should not take place unless the pupil has demonstrated that they have consolidated basic straight jumps.
During competitions pupils should only perform moves that they have practices d and consolidated during training.
Although NGB directives have no authoritative remit in the context of the national curriculum their rules should be seen as best practice and followed. / Moderate
Add additional controls to back of this sheet if required.
N.B. The aim of a risk assessment is to provide general information on the type of hazards employees and pupils as well as others who may be involved are exposed to.
IF FOLLOWING IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL CONTROL MEASURES THE RISK RATING IS STILL SUBSTANTIAL OR ABOVE, FURTHER ASSESSMENT & CONTROL MEASURES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED.
- For further advice contact the Health and Safety Team.