| WHAT ARE THE RISKS? | WHO MIGHT BE HARMED? | CONTROLS REQUIRED | ADDITIONAL CONTROLS | ACTION BY WHO? | ACTION BY WHEN? | DONE? |
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| Slips/trips/falls | Players, coaches and support staff | Ensure the court surface is clean and free from debris | Regular checking of court surface for any debris or spillages/leaks | Venue staff, Lead Coach | Before start of session, During session | Yes |
| Inadequate first aid | Players and coaches | Appropriate first aid equipment/supplies available at venue | Suitable first aid equipment/supplies available, Coaches and support staff first aid trained | Lead Coach, Venue staff | Before session | Yes |
| Fire | All individuals | Venue to have clearly marked fire exits and evacuation procedures | Regular fire drills, Ensure fire exits are clear and unobstructed | Venue staff | Before session, During session | Yes |
| Inadequate safeguarding measures | Players and coaches | Coaches and support staff DBS checked, Safeguarding policy/procedures in place | Reporting procedure for safeguarding concerns, Welfare Officer contact details available and visible | Coaches and support staff, Welfare Officer | Before session, During session | Yes |
| Faulty/unsafe equipment e.g. goals/basketball hoops | Players, coaches and support staff | Regular inspection and maintenance of equipment | Prompt repair or replacement of faulty equipment | Venue staff | Before session, During session | Yes |
| Over-exertion/dehydration | Players | Ensure appropriate warm-up and cool down activities | Regular water breaks, Encourage players to bring their own water bottles | Coaches | Before session, During session | Yes |
| Inappropriate activities/groupings | Players, coaches and support staff | Ensure age-appropriate activities and groupings | Players divided into appropriate age/ability groups | Coaches | Before session | Yes |
| Behavioral issues/conflict | All individuals | Club to have a Code of Conduct in place | Promote positive behavior and address any issues promptly | Coaches, Welfare Officer | Before session, During session | Yes |
| Allergies/Medical Conditions | Players | Collect information on any allergies or medical conditions | Ensure coaches are aware of any issues and how to respond, Have necessary medications on hand | Parents, Coaches | Before session | Yes |
| Stranger Danger/Unauthorized Person Access | Players | Secure entry and exit points, Coach supervision at all times | Sign-in/sign-out procedure for participants, Visitor policy in place | Venue staff, Coaches | During session | Yes |
| Bullying/Harassment | Players | Anti-bullying policy in place, Coach supervision | Encourage reporting of any incidents, Swift action taken | Coaches, Welfare Officer | Before session, During session | Yes |
| Online Safety | Players | Social media and online communication policy in place | Guidance for players on online safety, Incident reporting procedure | Coaches, Welfare Officer | Before session, During session | Yes |
| Transportation Safety | Players | Safe transportation policy in place | Driver vetting and training, Vehicle safety checks | Club administrators, Coaches | Before session | Yes |
| Inadequate Insurance Coverage | Club, Players, Coaches | Ensure appropriate insurance is in place | Regular review of insurance policy, Prompt notification of any incidents | Club administrators | Before session | Yes |
