| WHAT ARE THE RISKS? |
WHO MIGHT BE HARMED? |
CONTROLS REQUIRED |
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS |
ACTION BY WHO? |
ACTION BY WHEN? |
DONE? |
| 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 |
