RISK ASSESSMENTCricket November2016 Assessed by: Linda Farrall & William Johnson-Coleman
Activities usually carried out by the Cricket Club: Training & matches: Leisure@/Oxstalls Sports Hall and Cheltenham Cricket Club
Hazard Description / Persons exposed / Risk Control Measures Currently in Place / Risk Level / Action Required / Action completesignature
Road Traffic Incident / Students / See generic ‘SU General Sports Fixtures Travel risk assessment’ / Low
Slips, trips and falls / Students
/ Appropriate trainers / shoes must be worn at all times when playing/training, making sure surfaces aren’t wet. Umpires and captains to inspect ground before play and after rain. / Low
Struck by balls / Students
/ Players to be aware of others whilst in the nets. Players must pay attention whilst bowling and fielding.
Batsman will wear full kit whilst batting i.e. gloves, cricket pads, helmets with face guards, box.
Wicket keepers are the only players allowed to wear gloves and external leg guards. When close to the stumps they are advised to wear a helmet however, being over 18 they do not need to, they will also wear a box.
Silly point has no obligation to wear any protective kit however, they are advised to wear a box, a helmet and if available fielding pads under there trousers so they are not visible.
Fielders and bowlers will be vigilant during practice to reduce risk.
Captain will ensure that all players on the field of play or in training have emptied their pockets of hard or sharp objects and removed jewellery.
No student will be allowed to play if they are intoxicated or do not have correct insurance. / Low
Benches, netball posts etc in Oxstalls hall / Students
/ Coaches/Captains will ensure all hazardous objects are pointed out to players and when possible, will move them / Low
Hot temps in Leisure@ hall or strong sun / Students / Captain/Coach to ensure that all players get sufficient breaks to take on fluid to avoid dehydration and dizziness. Sunscreen & hats must be worn in strong sunshine. / Low
Injury associated with normal play / training / Students / Coverage of members by SU insurance: Captain will take responsibility of checking memberships of all participants before play. / Low
Pulled Muscles / Students / Carry out warm up and stretching before training, cool down after sessions. If cool down is not possible, advise players to when they get home / Low
Medical emergency / Students / All players have been asked to declare medical conditions when joining club. Captains are provided with accident report forms and have been instructed on what to do with these forms. Club Captain has security’s main telephone number in case of emergencies: 01242 714402
No student will be allowed to play matches unless they are formal members of the club (for insurance purposes) / Low
Specific to Tours: / Students / All the control measures mentioned above should apply but a clear ‘safety plan’ regarding procedures to follow in the case of emergencies abroad should be in place. Emergency Contact Numbers, First Aiders and First Aid kits etc should be known and in the possession of the Tour leader. All students on tour must be members of the club. / Low
For the purpose of this risk assessment, the following definitions shall be used:
Hazard – The potential for harm or injury arising from an activity including the use of tools or methods needed to carry out that activity
Risk – The likelihood of harm or injury occurring due to that hazard
*RISK LEVEL
LowCan be performed unsupervised following basic training
MediumCan be performed with supervision following training
HighMust be qualified and trained; special supervision arrangements must be made
Very HighRequires specialist expertise, do not proceed with activity
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