Health and Safety Risk Assessment Form
Assessed by | Maria Mason | Review date | 01.08.2026 |
Location of activity | Kennet Leisure Courts | Name of person carrying out activity | Maria Mason/Sharon Eldred Head Coaches |
Description of activity/premises | Netball - Outdoor Netball Courts | ||
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 | - outdoor 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. - Add whole blockers to tennis court courts 1 & 2 | ||
Weather - Rain/Ice/Thunderstorms/Lightning | Participant(s) / Coach(s) / Visitor(s) | 3 | 1 | Ensure the court is free from puddles/ice If a storm occurs when players are on court take shelter inbetween buildings/not under trees If lightning occurs do not continue playing with metal posts and fencing. | ||
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 - Kennet Leisure First Aid in Kitchen/Defibrillator Outside front door Coach to have access to all health forms. 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. | ||
Car Park | Participant(s) / Coach(s) / Visitor(s) | 3 | Ensure paths are used at all times when walking from car to court. All parents to park in car park allocated spaces and not inside the school gates. Gates to remain closed during drop off and pick up time for both session time. | |||
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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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