What are the Hazards? | Who might be harmed and how? | What are you already doing? | Risk Rating | What else can you do to control this risk? | Resultant Risk Rating | Action by whom | Target date | Complete |
Slips & Trips on loose paving stones, fallen debris, cobbles, etc. | Runners may be injured from falls | - Runners are warned to be aware, routes are run regularly and monitored for potential problems
| L | - Be aware of problems in adverse weather
- Change routes to avoid known hazards
- Leader has charged phone to call for help if needed
- Leader carries 1st Aid Kit - All leaders encouraged to attend 1st Aid training
- All runners carry ICE tag so Next of Kin can be contacted in an emergency
| L | Run Leader | Date of Run | Ongoing |
Inexperienced runners trying to a speed or distance that is too fast/long for them | Runners may be injured by being overstretched | - Leaders to check in with runners at the beginning of the run to ensure all runners are comfortable with the distance/speed
- Runners are informed to carry Oyster Cards & Mobile Phones so they can cut runs short if needed.
| L | - Make clear to all runners that they have the opportunity to leave the run at points
- Leaders are to ask if any runners have pre-existing injuries and advise accordingly
- Leader to assess and advise runners - runners to inform leaders of their safety
| L | Run Leader | Date of Run | Ongoing |
Injury from Traffic | Runners may be hurt from collision with vehicles/bicycles | - Runners are to cross roads together
- Runners are warned not to run in cycle paths
- Runners are to stay on the left when on the Greenway
- Runners must wear high-vis clothing when visibility is poor (suggested Sept-Mar)
| L | - Warnings are repeated throughout the run by leaders
- If behaviour persists, leaders are to ask runners to leave the run.
| L | Run Leader | Date of Run | Ongoing |
Runners being separated from main group | Runners may go of on their own/be left behind by main group | - Runners are to stay together during club runs
- Runners are to carry Oyster Cards & Mobile Phones incase they need to leave the group
| L | - Runners are warned to stick together
- Leaders to assess and advise runners - runners to inform leaders of their safety
| L | All Runners & Run Leader | Date of Run | Ongoing |
Abusive, aggressive members of the public | Runners may feel intimidated, or be verbally/physically threatened | - Runners are to stay together during club runs
- Runners are to ignore provocation
| L | - If necessary, Leader phones for assistance within the group (e.g. using the group chat)
- Leader to carry charged phone, and contact emergency services if needed (Newham non-urgent police: 03001231212)
- Anti-Social behaviour can be reported to Newham Council via phone (02084302000) o by Newham Council accounts.
| L | All Runners & Run Leader | Date of Run | Ongoing |
COVID-19/All Infections | Runners & members of the public may be more at risk of infections & diseases (e.g. pregnant/older runners) | - Runners are to stay at home and not join club runs if they are feeling unwell/have COVID-19 symptoms.
| M | - Runners are encouraged to wash their hands before & after a run.
- Runners are reminded that spitting is unacceptable.
- Runners are not to share water bottles.
- Leaders to assess and advise runners - runners to inform leaders of their safety.
| L | All Runners & Run Leader | Date of Run | Ongoing |
Extreme Weather Conditions | Runners may be affected by extreme heat/cold or slips/falls in wet/icy conditions | - Leaders to continuously monitor situations and take advice from the committee/welfare officers
- Leaders are to act with the welfare of all runners in mind
| H | - Run to be cancelled if local conditions dictate
- Run to be cut short if weather conditions turn
| L | Run Leader & Committee Members | Date of Run | Ongoing |
Running in low light conditions | Athletes may encounter Slips trips and falls due to poor visibility | - Runners are informed to wear light or reflective clothing.
| M
| - Routes are encouraged to be in areas with street lighting
- Runners are warned to stick together. Faster runners doing out and backs to re-join main group
| L
| All Runners & Run Leader | Date of Run | Ongoing |
The use of suitable buggies | Child passenger & Runner. Buggy may tip-over collapse leading to injury
Buggy colliding with other runners, pedestrians, or other obstacles
| - Run Leaders are insured to lead sessions with runners with running buggies
- All runners are informed of speed, distance and route prior to the running session
- Various Sunday pace groups available across all abilities
| M | - Only dedicated running buggies fitted with a five point safety harness
- Prior visual inspection of buggy before run
- Route selected should be of suitable surface, wide, paved when possible
- Runner confirms route/distance with Run Leader in advance
- The parent/runner holds primary responsibility for child safety
| L | Run Leader and runner/parent with buggy | Date of Run | Ongoing |