RISK ASSESSMENTGolf November2017 Assessed by: Linda FarrallNathan Watts

Activities usually carried out by the Golf:

Matches: Lilleybrook Golf Course training on the range at BrickhamptonGolf Course

Tour: N/A

Hazard Description / Persons exposed / Risk Control Measures Currently in Place / Risk Level / Action Required / Action complete
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Road Traffic Incident / Students / See generic ‘SU General Sports Fixtures Travel risk assessment’ / Low
Slips, trips and falls / Students
/ Appropriate golfing shoes must be worn at all times when playing / Low / N/A
Golf Clubs & balls causing injury / Students & the public
/ Players to be aware of individuals around the tee off. Players & spectators must stand behind the golfer who is hitting the ball.
If in line of play of another group, students will stand well back and be vigilant of the direction on the ball.
Local rules of the driving range / golf course will be adhered to at all times, for example when ‘fore’ needs to be shouted.
No student will be allowed to play if they are intoxicated. / Low / Captain to ensure students know the rules.
Bad / cold weather leading to wind chill & frost / ice. Strong sunshine leading to sunburn / dehydration. / Students
/ Captain to ensure that all players are wearing clothing appropriate to the weather & hats / sunglasses / sunscreen if necessary.
Water should be taken on the course on hot days. / Low / N/A
Driving Range / Students / Ensure that at training that under no circumstances players step out on to the field and stay within their bays while practicing. Also, to stand clear of any other player practicing / Low / Captain to ensure students understands the rules when using a driving range
Lightning strikes / Students / Captain to ensure that all players understand that when the klaxon sounds, they must leave the golf course immediately & return to club house for safety. / Low / N/A
Injuries caused by golf trollies / buggies / Students / All trollies / buggies will be handled the way they were designed to be used and students will keep to designated paths. / Low
Injury associated with normal play / training / Students / Coverage by SU insurance. / Low / Captains to ensure they understand the insurance and tell players what applies to them.
Tic bites infecting students with e.g. Lyme Disease / Students / When moving through long grass, students will tuck their trousers into their socks. / Low
Open water / Students / Students will never enter the water / Low
Assault / 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 / Low / All students must be members of the Club (those who are not are not insured)

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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