SPORTS CLUB RISK ASSESSMENT

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1 SPORTS CLUB RISK ASSESSMENT Club Triathlon & Road Cycling (UoWTRCC) Date Completed 17/03/2017 Activity NORMAL CLUB ACTIVITY Aimed At ALL MEMBERS Club Assessor Scott Jenkins Position President 2017/18 Any areas that score 3 or over indicate an identified hazard Score Group Leader(s) Equipment Transport Group at appropriate competency at and above level of activity Highly experienced participants undertaking activity at a high level of performance. Participants are aware of risks involved and trained to deal with foreseeable problems Group with appropriate competency to attempt level of activity with suitable leadership, but not necessarily practical experience Group with some competency in activity. Some awareness of risks involved. Absolute Novices with no or little experience of the activity at any level Leaders qualified at or above appropriate level for activity Leaders experienced in leadership role at or above level of activity Leaders experienced and competent as a participant at level of activity. No leadership experience at this level Leaders with some experience of activity but not at this level. No leadership experience No experience of activity as a participant or leader No equipment or protective clothing required Minimal equipment or protective clothing required to undertake activity. Required for comfort or peace of mind. Some equipment or protective clothing required by participants. No training required for use, equipment failure may cause minor injury Complex, delicate or extensive equipment or protective clothing required for some or all of participants. Training on use of equipment required. Some reliance on equipment where failure may cause some injury. Complex, delicate or extensive equipment and/or protective clothing required for all participants. Extensive training on use of equipment required. Direct reliance on equipment, failure is likely to cause serious injury Activity on site or local, no transport requirements for participants Use of hired coach or public transport Local or regional movement or participants or large/heavy items using self driven vehicles National movement of participants Using self drive vehicles or including overnight stay Transportation of heavy or large items and many people, use of minibuses and trailers or traveling abroad First Aid *see below First Aid available. Access to emergency support. Persons qualified at appropriate level First Aid not available. Access to emergency support. Persons qualified at appropriate level First Aid available. Access to Emergency support. No, or insufficient persons qualified at appropriate level First Aid not available. No access to Emergency support. Persons qualified at appropriate level OR First Aid not available Access to Emergency support. No, or insufficient persons qualified at appropriate level First Aid not available. Persons not qualified at appropriate level. With or without access to Emergency support Weather Accommodation Affected Change in weather will have no adverse effect on the group Change in weather will have minimal effect on activity Change in weather could cause problems if the group is not adequately prepared with training or equipment Change in weather could rapidly lead to serious problems if the group is not adequately experienced or equipped Change in weather could have very serious repercussions for the group No overnight stay Accommodation in Hotel, B&B, staffed Hostel or Private Residence Bunkhouse or recognized Campsite/self catering accommodation Overnight camping in wilderness area. Use of Mountain Hut or Refuge. Access to communication and/or shelter Overnight camping in wilderness area. No access to communication or shelter * Types of First Aid: First Aid Where a third party is qualified in first aid at an appropriate level, but not a member of an emergency service or your club eg. Instructor Access to Emergency Support Where trained professionals would be able to be called to an incident within 45 minutes of an incident eg. Ambulance Persons Qualified - Club members with First Aid Qualification - minimum of 4 hour First Aid Certs for Societies, Pitch & Racket Sports, 8 hours or more for watersports, outdoor or hazardous activities (specialist certs may be suitable) The staff/ employees at the venue The public who are watching the event/ fixture The opposing team (if a sports team) Members of your club/ society who are participating in this trip/event

2 HAZARD CONTROL ASSESSMENT PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TABLE IN RESPECT OF EACH HAZARD YOU HAVE IDENTIFIED: USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS WHERE REQUIRED HAZARD RISK IDENTIFIED WHO AFFECTED CURRENT HAZARD CONTROL FURTHER ACTION RESPONSIBILITY Club Cycle Rides Weather Cyclists Ride leaders check the weather before the ride and cancel if conditions deemed unsafe. Conditions are monitored during the rides and if they become unsafe, the ride is terminated and transport back to campus will be arranged. Members are reminded to come prepared for the weather conditions through dressing appropriately and bringing sufficient amounts of food and water for the ride. ensuring they are prepared for the conditions. Ride Leader responsible for reminding members to do so. Club Cycle Rides Group Cyclists Separate rides are organized to cater for the mix of abilities within the club. For those with less experience of riding in a group or around traffic, the club offers shorter rides at a slower pace to promote bike handling and skill development. Club Cycle Rides Equipment Cyclists For their safety, only members equipped with an approved cycling safety helmet of ANSI Z90.4, SNELL B90, EN 1078 or an equivalent national standard along with a fully functioning and serviced bike are permitted to attend the club rides. The helmet must be Introduction of a beginner ride suitable for riders without road bikes. This ride, to be held at least twice a term will act to promote confidence amongst riders and encourage participation in the longer club rides. Training to carry out simple roadside repairs to be offered at a bike maintenance event in term 1. Richard Henshaw to manage routes and distances of the different club rides and to organise introduction of beginner rides. ensuring they have a fully functioning bike and an approved helmet. Ride leader is responsible for turning away people who fail to meet these criteria. Richard Henshaw to organise the bike

3 securely fastened and fit properly at all times. Members are reminded of the importance of being capable of carrying out simple roadside repairs. Club Races Transport Racers Head counts conducted by driver before leaving and after arrival. Members inform driver if they are leaving or departing in another way. Seat Belts to be worn at all times when vehicle is moving. Club Races Group Racers Only members physically fit and capable to complete the event are advised to enter the race. Members enter events at their own risk. Club Races Equipment Racers Members are responsible for ensuring they have correct working kit and equipment to race. Depending on the event entered, this equipment may be required to meet certain standards, such as those detailed in the British Cycling handbook or in the British Triathlon Federation handbook: uk/rules?c=en a2q5vhc Links to these handbooks to be added to the club website and promote awareness of the rules to members who are interested in racing. maintenance event. Drivers Members Stephen Mears to add most recent handbooks to the club website. the purchase and maintenance of their own equipment. Club Races Weather Racers The Coordinator responsible for the event checks the Matthew Naish/Richard Henshaw/Nancy Walker.

4 weather before the event and informs all racing members if conditions deemed sufficiently unsafe to cancel club participation. Race organisers remain responsible for cancelling the event as whole. Members are reminded to come prepared for the weather conditions through dressing appropriately and bringing sufficient amounts of food and water for the event. Swimming Group Swimmers For their safety, only members with sufficient water confidence are permitted to participate in club swimming sessions at the discretion of the club coaches or swimming coordinator leading the session. For safety and enjoyment, swimmers are assigned to lanes based on ability to ensure they complete sessions targeted at their level of expertise. Swimming Weather Swimmers When open water swimming, swimmers only enter the water when deemed safe to do so, seeking advice from lifeguards or facility staff where appropriate. If the conditions become unsafe, swimmers exit the water as quickly as is safely possible. Running Weather Runners Running Coordinator checks the weather before the run ensuring swimming competence before attending club sessions. Swimming Coaches or Swimming Coordinator responsible for vetting new swimmers to assess swimming ability. Swimmers Nancy Walker

5 and cancels if conditions are deemed unsafe. Conditions are monitored during the run and if they become unsafe, the run is terminated and members are guided back to campus as quickly as safely possible. Members are reminded to come prepared for the weather conditions through dressing appropriately and bringing sufficient amounts of food and water for the event. Running Equipment Runners Members are responsible for ensuring they have suitable kit to run. Running Group Runners For safety and enjoyment, runner are assigned to groups based on ability to ensure they complete sessions targeted at their level of expertise. Members are advised not to over exert themselves during training sessions. Spinning Group Cyclists Members are advised not to over exert themselves during training sessions. Spinning Equipment Cyclists Members are responsible for ensuring they have suitable kit for the session. Members advised to bring a water bottle and towel to each session. Through our sponsorship with HIGH5, we provide all club members with a water bottle. Any faulty spin bikes are reported to Warwick Sport for Members Nancy Walker responsible for vetting members to assign training sessions of appropriate difficulty. Spin Instructor Spin Instructor to report faulty bikes to Warwick Sport for repair.

6 repair. Socials Group Members Members are advised not to over exert themselves during club socials. Socials Weather Members Social Secretary checks the weather before the event and cancels if conditions are deemed unsafe. Conditions are monitored during the event and if they become unsafe, the event is terminated and members are guided back to campus as quickly as safely possible. William Collie William Collie PLEASE ENSURE 1) All club officers have read your code of conduct and it has been submitted to as part of your Basic Handover Pack. 2) You have provided Warwick SU with details of your club equipment within your club budget pack and submitted any subsequent changes to your equipment to 3) You have met with the Student Activities Manager should you require assistance in assessing your club s risk(s) YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CARRY OUT ANY ACTIVITIES IF YOUR CLUB HAS NOT SUBMITTED AN ADEQUATE ASSESSMENT OF RISKS INVOLVED IN YOUR ACTIVITIES. WARWICK SU IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT ALL ACTIVITIES PURSUED BY CLUBS ARE SAFE AND RISKS INHERENT IN THESE ACTIVITIES ARE MINIMISED.