ALL SECTION RISK ASSESSMENTS MUST BE CHECKED AND PASSED BY THE SECTION ADMINISTRATOR/VP BEFORE THE ACTIVITY/EVENT TAKES PLACE. EVENT OR ACTIVITY BEING RISK ASSESSED (add name of event where relevant) NAME OF SECTION/SOCIETY/CLUB Softball and Baseball DATE OF COMPLETION OF RISK ASSESSMENT DATE OF EVENT/ACTIVITY (if applicable) 30/04/2016 AUTHOR/S OF RISK ASSESSMENT (this must include at least one person Laura Marty and Charlie Mayhew (Club Chair and Vice Chair) involved in the event/activity) PLEASE NOTE THIS RISK ASSESSMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT/ACTIVITY What are the HAZARDS? Look for hazards which you could reasonably expect to result in significant harm and HOW might they cause harm? HAZARD examples Damaged equipment Slipping hazards e.g. mud/ spillages/water etc. Electricity e.g. broken flex Tripping hazards e.g. bags/wires/leads Positioning/space/confined areas ON A TRIP examples Getting lost resulting in Missing the transport Adverse weather Excess alcohol resulting in. Who are the People at RISK? Who are the people who may be harmed by the Hazard Think of groups of people and individuals who may be affected e.g. Students The Public Participants Volunteers Cleaners Maintenance staff What are you already doing to CONTROL the Risk? What precautions have you already taken against the Hazards you have listed? e.g. have you given adequate information, guidance, training and instruction? Are there adequate procedures in place? Do the Controls reduce risk as far as reasonably practicable? What FURTHER ACTIONS are required to Control the Risk? What more can be reasonably done for those Risks which are not already adequately controlled? Apply the following principles, in order: 1.Remove the risk completely 2.Choose a less risky option 3.Prevent access to hazard 4.Limit exposure to the hazard 5.Issue protective clothing or equipment 6.Provide welfare facilities e.g. first aid by WHOM? Who is responsible for making sure this Control Measure happens? (at least 2 people) GIVE initials/ names Chair - JDS Treasurer - PB by WHEN? Give a realistic timeline for each Control measure On the Day 2 hours before the event At the beginning of each Completion DATE? Date and sign initials required (after the event/activity if necessary) 1/3/16/ JS
What are the HAZARDS? Who are the people at RISK? What are you already doing to CONTROL the Risk? Training Injuries All members of the club To reduce risk; - Warm up / Cool down - Explanation of correct softball and baseball techniques - Thorough coaching on fundamentals of the sport. - Question & Answer sessions throughout coaching sessions should anyone require help or want more information. - Sports uniform or appropriate clothing must be worn at all times - Equipment must be examined and will be suited to size, strength & ability of the player. - Always have the medical bag on site and knowledge of who may be of assistance if medical help is needed. What FURTHER ACTIONS are required to Control the Risk? Enforce high level quality coaching/training from the beginning of the academic year. Ensuring that all new members of the team are well equipped with both knowledge and physical equipment to carry out the sport in a safe and happy manner. by WHOM? Head Coach. Student coach leading by WHEN? All year At each training Completion DATE? Injuries encountered during a game. All members of the club -Know who is around with first aid knowledge. - Keep medical bag with team Captain at all times. - Wear the appropriate equipment Some injuries such as collisions may be inevitable. However, having a high level of performance whilst Coaching Team Members of the At all
Third Party Injuries Facilities Storage All members of the club. Other teams All members of the club All members of committee when playing the game to minimise chance of injuries. - Playing against well-formed teams who will have same level of caution and respect whilst playing. - Have all spectators be in an area which can be deemed as safe and far enough away from any fly balls. - - Check grounds before any outdoor games. - When indoor ensure all obstacles are moved out of the way. - Know where all fire exits are should a dangerous event occur. - -When putting away or collecting our equipment from the portakabin it is important to ensure that it is organised in such a way that eliminates the risk of it falling out of the cupboard. - Keep all club owned equipment in one space so we know who is accountable for it and there is little chance of it going missing. playing and respecting our opponents can reduce the exposure of the hazard. We as a club will always issue the correct protective equipment for games and will provide medical support if needed. Carry out thorough checks of all facilities prior to any game or training session to remove any risks. Keep a well organised kit cupboard to both help support out inventory checks and reduce the risk of injury. club teams Members of the club. Chair LM Vice Chair - CM Kit = MM and ST At all All and training sessions. Once a week.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE CONTROL MEASURES LISTED AND THE INFORMATION WITHIN THIS RISK ASSESSMENT MUST BE GIVEN TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO NEED TO KNOW IT. (This is generally those leading/undertaking/involved in the activity/event). (This is best done by writing up the Control Measures in an easy to read summary, such as a Rules or Guidelines format OR this actual Risk Assessment may be given out in full if that is considered the most informative way). The information will be/has been given out in the following format (circle as appropriate): this Risk Assessment / Rules / Guidelines If Rules or Guidelines formats are used, please attach to the Risk Assessment, or keep in the same PC folder. The information will be/has been sent out in the following way (circle as appropriate): Paper / Email /Online (state where/give link) The information will be given out to (e.g. all club members/club committee/security) Signed: Position: Chair Date: 30/04/2016
Signed: Position: Vice Chair Date: 07/05/2016 I AGREE TO FOLLOW AND ABIDE BY THE CONTROL MEASURES LISTED WITHIN THE RISK ASSESSMENT. I HAVE BEEN CONSULTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS RISK ASSESSMENT AND HAVE BEEN ALLOWED MY INPUT. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUFFICIENT INFORMATION OR TRAINED IN ALL AREAS REQUIRED BY THE RISK ASSESSMENT. Signed: Position: Date: Signed: Position: Date: