Hazards And Risks

Question 1

What is a hazard

Answer 1

Something that has the potential to cause harm

Eg not wearing PPE, water on a playing surface, broken glass, faulty equipment

Question 2

What is a risk

Answer 2

The chance of someone being harmed by a hazard eg slipping tripping over equipment, stepping on broken glass, landing on misplaced equipment

Question 3

How can u reduce risk of injury 1

Answer 3

Risk assessment of gym training facility
Risk assessment of participant
Warm up and cool down to warm up muscles they would use and reduce the risk of muscle soreness
Lifting heavy equipment make sure they know how to lift weights with the correct technique
Correct clothing and footwear make sure they are wearing the correct clothing and shoes which provide grip so they don’t slip
Appropriate level of competition make sure the weights they are lifting aren’t too heavy and the exercises aren’t too hard

Question 4

What to be aware of in a risk assessment of a participant

Answer 4

Poor health levels eg osteoporosis (weak bones)could cause fractures or heart conditions the participant can’t go exercises that are that strenuous
Poor fitness levels you are working harder than other muscles are more likely to strain
Poor mental health you can easily get distracted and hurt yourself strain sprain