Risks and hazards in sport and active leisure

Risks and hazards in sport and active leisure Week 2

Hi, This week we will continue to think about risks and hazards in the sport and leisure industry. In this Power. Point we are looking at Risk Assessments. If you would like any help with completing this work, please just email me at s. evans@dovehouse. hants. sch. uk Thanks, Mrs Evans

What is a risk assessment? Anyone delivering a sport or leisure activity must complete a risk assessment. This is usually done using a form which covers: 1. Hazards: What are the hazards that could hurt somebody. e. g. wet sports hall floor 2. Risks: What is likely to cause the harm? e. g. someone could slip over 3. Control measures: What can we do to avoid or reduce the risk of harm? e. g. wipe up the spillage Risk assessments also get people to think about how likely the risk is, what the consequences are and who is responsible for making sure everything is safe.

Example risk assessment form: Venue: Dove House School Sports Hall Activity: Indoor football Date 6. 6. 20 Completed by Mrs Evans Task / Activity Risks / Hazard Likelihood Consequences Risk rating Control measure Person responsible Wet sports hall floor Possible Moderate Spillage to be wiped up SEV Person could slip People involved Medium Year 11 Gateway Class and staff

Risk assessments Underline possible risks and hazards to look out for when doing a risk assessment. Broken equipment Colour of trainers Team you support Glass on the pitch Bad weather conditions Hire costs Dangerous floor What people are wearing Other people interfering with the session Trip hazards Incorrect equipment

Risks Pick 3 of the risks identified on the previous slide. Explain why these risks need to be considered. Give examples to support your answer. e. g. if someone has dropped water on the sports hall floor, it will be dangerous because people could slip and injure themselves.