Health and Safety Risk Assessment Form
Assessed by | Maria Mason | Review date | 01.08.2026 |
Location of activity | Nuffield Health | Name of person carrying out activity | Maria Mason/Sharon Eldred Head Coaches |
Description of activity/premises | Netball - Indoor Netball Courts - Adult and Junior Netball | ||
Hazards identified & risks posed by them | Who may be affected & how | Severity | Likelihood | Control measures/comments | ||
Performance surface - Twist/sprain/ strain/ blisters/concussion/ | Tutors and learners may be injured if they trip over objects or slip on spillages on court. | 2 | 1 | - Indoor Court inspected prior to activity commencing – check for sharp objects, wet/ surfaces, health hazards. - Only allow activity if area considered suitable. - Participants to be informed about appropriate footwear – Trainers. - keep personal effect safe and away from courts | ||
Weather - Rain/Ice/Thunderstorms/Lightning | Participant(s) / Coach(s) / Visitor(s) | 3 | 1 | N/A - Indoor Court | ||
Equipment- cones/balls/bibs Trips / falls / impact injury | Participant(s) / Coach(s) / Visitor(s) Poor technique and use / trips / faulty equipment | 2 | 1 | - Coach to supervise and instruct effectively / check equipment is in proper state before use and continually throughout the session. Make sure any unused equipment is stored safely away. | ||
Dehydration / muscle strains/ colds | Participant(s) in the session when to wear appropriate clothing during weather | 1 | 1 | Coach to advise / act accordingly on different temperatures – provide frequent rest breaks/ refreshments/appropriate clothing. | ||
Medical emergencies | Participant(s) / Coach Health complaint / serious injury / sporting injury | 2 | 1 | Coaches will ask all new participants to complete a health questionnaire as part of the registration process and discuss pre-existing medical conditions with those participants who have indicated this on their form. Coaches have first aid qualifications First Aid Kit / mobile phone to be available at the session - Nuffield Health defibrillator in check on arrival Coach to have access to all health forms/Excel on Marias phone Coach to revise the Emergency procedure and deliver where necessary. | ||
Fire | Participant(s) / Coach(s) / Visitor(s) Serious Injury | 3 | 1 | - Coach to make participants aware of fire evacuation procedure before session commences. | ||
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Deadline | Responsibility | |||||
Risk Assessment Matrix
The likelihood of harm occurring may be rated as follows: | ||
1 | Low | Where harm will seldom or is unlikely to occur. |
2 | Medium | Where harm may rarely occur. |
3 | High | Where it is certain or near certain that harm will occur. |
Hazard the potential to cause harm, including ill-health; damage to property, products, services, increased liabilities. | |||
For guidance the severity of the hazard may be rated: | |||
1 | Minor | All other injuries or illnesses. Minor injury or ill-health no incapacity. | Minor property damage – no interruption of service. |
2 | Serious | Significant injury or ill-health causing short-term disability. Medical intervention necessary. | Moderate property damage – minimal interruption of service. |
3 | Major | Death or major injury (as defined by RIDDOR) or illness causing long-term disability. | Major property damage – loss of the building or department. |
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