Risk Assessment – Stage 3 The Sharp Project, 2016 Point of Contact – MR DODGEBALL-Chris Riley, Ben Bridson, Phil Eastwood

1. HAZARD / 2. CONSEQUENCE
and PERSONS
AT RISK / 3. CONTROLLING RISK / 4. ACTION TAKEN / 5. HAZARD
FACTOR
1-6 / 6. PROB-
ABILTY
FACTOR
1-6 / 7. RISK
FACTOR
(HF X PF)
Slippery/wet floor from spilt drinks or food / Athletes /staff /
visitors slipping on wet floor resulting in injury / Drink bottles to be stored upright to avoid spills. No food to be consumed in the main hall.
Wipe up any accidental spills immediately. / Constantly remind staff and others / 3 / 2 / 6
Tripping over bags/belongings / Athletes/coaches falling and potentially injuring themselves or others / Restrict bags/belongings brought into sports hall, to minimum necessary and store essential belongings neatly to sides of the hall. / Constantly remind staff and others / 3 / 2 / 6
Physical injury from slips/falls through over enthusiastic participation of athletes / Unnecessary injuries from slips/trips/falls/ cuts/bruises/sprains
/etc sustained by athletes / Staff to discourage any inappropriate over enthusiastic activity that could potentially injure.
Advise athletes to warm up appropriately and follow guidelines / play by the rules. / Athletes to be aware of appropriate behaviour, techniques and safety advice.
Poster to remind / 2 / 2 / 4
Inappropriate clothing/ footwear / Athletes injured as a result / Athletes to wear appropriate sports clothing and trainers. / Poster to remind.
Coaches to enforce. / 3 / 2 / 6
Injury from Dodgeballs or other equipment / Athletes/coaches/
spectators in the hall may be struck causing potentially serious injury / Ensure hall is safely partitioned especially during mixed use sessions.
Encourage awareness in participating athletes. / Coaches and Staff to enforce this by advising and monitoring. / 6 / 2 / 12
Over exertion of athletes leading to dizziness, nausea, fainting / Participating athletes / Coaches to advise of appropriate level of activity. / Coaches and staff to monitor activity and advise and support as necessary. / 2 / 2 / 4
Athlete in extreme difficulty / Emergency procedure/ medical assistance required / Reassure casualty and place in recovery position to reduce risk of further injury or difficulties. Seek first aid or emergency help immediately. / Display names of first aiders and location of nearest telephone. / 4 / 2 / 8

·  Laminated copy to be displayed in the sports hall.