RISK ASSESSMENT FOR INDOOR ROWING EVENT ACTIVITY: Indoor rowing event with participants aged under 18

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1 RISK FOR INDOOR ROWING EVENT ACTIVITY: Indoor rowing event with participants aged under 18 ACTIVITY DATE 6 th July 2018 ESTABLISHMENT/SCHOOL Ameachi Centre, Sportshall WHO MIGHT BE HARMED Organisers, Persons Rowing,, Officials HAZARDS At Risk TYPICAL CONTROL MEASURES or X Unrestricted photography Controlled use of devices used to produce photographic images; mobile phones, cameras EVENT NAME Greater Manchester School Games HOW MANY ARE AFFECTED? Up to 400 High,, Procedure for taking photography in place Designated official photographers Unsuitable area to be used for Physical Education Site inspection Adequate reporting procedures in place when defects have been identified Ventilation is adequate Lighting is adequate Pre event inspection Adequate guard of the lighting units Area free from clutter and obstructions Floor surface in good condition (no trip hazards) No liquid refreshment Fire Staff aware of the fire procedures? Fire doors checked on a regular basis e.g. monthly, to ensure they can be opened? Announcement on day, and information on notice boards

2 ACTIVITY: Use of Indoor Rower for Physical Education (Page 2 of 5) HAZARDS At Risk TYPICAL CONTROL MEASURES or X Physical Injury (specific to rowing) Persons rowing Race floor marshals Commentators Is the fan resistance set to correct resistance? (Setting 1 in most cases) The age group is appropriate for the planned exercise (e.g. age, strength and ability of pupils) Pre event assessment High,, There is sufficient space relative to the number of pupils present Pupils not rowing are advised not to get too close to the handle during relay-race changeovers All cables attached to the rowing machine are secured so that they do not present as a snag or tripping hazard The rowing machines are prevented from slipping Long hair is tied back and is away from the monorail and chain when in motion High Pupils are wearing appropriate clothing/footwear for the planned activity Loose tops are tucked in so they do not get caught in the monorail All jewellery is removed before the planned exercise A suitable warm up precedes each activity to minimise risk of injury Pupils receive advice on safe indoor-rowing technique

3 ACTIVITY: Use of Indoor Rower for Physical Education (Page 3 of 5) HAZARDS At Risk TYPICAL CONTROL MEASURES or X High,, Lack of supervision Poor storage Manual handling activities by persons not trained to perform said task Lack of first aid provision participants Organisers Visitors All persons asked to move equipment Pupils advised to be careful moving around the machines and not to trip on the monorail Adequate supervision (suitable teacher to pupil ratio), taking into consideration pupils ability, behaviour, age, etc.) Storage space is sufficient in space, clean and tidy Means of preventing unauthorised access to storage area/s Awareness of the correct assembly, disassembly, and storage of the two parts of the machine ren been instructed how to handle equipment safely according to their age and strength Supervison whilst handling equipment, where necessary x x Storage areas in restricted and supervised area Persons asked to perform task will be instructed by trained Concept 2 staff Pupils asked to handle equipment will only do so after instruction, and under supervision of trained Concept2 staff Adequate first aid facilities readily available (Trained first aiders, first aid kits etc.) Unauthorised use of equipment Poor maintenance of apparatus/ equipment Visitors Young children Managed use of race machines Managed use of warm up machines of all equipment on setup Regular visual inspections of apparatus/equipment carried out during use

4 ACTIVITY: Use of Indoor Rower for Physical Education (Page 4 of 5) HAZARDS At Risk TYPICAL CONTROL MEASURES or X Slipping on surfaces where liquid has spilled Mops, wipes, and buckets, ready to hand to clear any liquid spillage Collection of unattended/used drinks containers, can, bottles, etc High,, High Danger of electrocution All power cables checked for wear and tear All plugs PAT tested Access to event area by unauthorised persons participants All electrical appliances monitored for signs of excessive signs of heat. Precautions for cooling taken No high heel shoes in areas of exposed power cables Keep exposed cables clear of areas where there are chairs Drinks and fluids to be kept clear of electrical appliances Race officials to prevent unauthorised access at entrance points Race officials to challenge unauthorised persons in event area Reference Documents Safe Practice in Physical Education, British Association of Advisers and lecturers in Physical Education. Available from NCC Education H&S Manual ( - physical education

5 ACTIVITY: Use of Indoor Rower for Physical Education (Page 5 of 5) HAZARDS At Risk TYPICAL CONTROL MEASURES or X ASSESSED BY (Print name) SIGNED Simon Larkin Concept2 DATE High,,

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