How To Minimise Risk In Sport Flashcards
Possible hazards in sport
Environmental - slip or trip hazards, faulty equipment
Biological - waste, infection
Chemical - cleaning materials
Psychological - stress, fatigue
Risk assessments
3 diffrent types of risk assessments
- Generic — cover common hazards normally associated with sports or locations
- Site — relevant to the environment
- Dynamic — continuous process of identifying hazards in the moment.
5 steps to a risk assessment
Identify hazard
Identify those at risk
Evaluate the risk and decide on control measures
Record findings and implement them
Review and update assessment
Control measures
- Auditory contorls - warnings/ customer announcements (fire alarm)
- Visual controls - Visual Signs (caution/ cleaning in process)
- Physical controls - Fences, locked containers, PPE
- Procedural controls - Fire alarms
Ways to minimise risk
Have clear health and safety polices and procedures
Risk assessments
Staff training
Keep health and safety and emergency procedures up to date
Appropriate use of Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Keep areas clean and well maintained
Deal with potential hazards promptly
Key documentation to minimise risk
Incident/accident report forms
First aid book
Maintenance and service records
Evacuation procedures
Roles and responsibilities in risk management
Manager
— staff training, supervision, replacing faulty equipment
Heath and safety officer
— risk assessments, communicating updates, updating policies and procedures
First aider
— monitoring first aid supplies/equipment, updating contact details
Fire officer
— monitoring of evacuation routes, checking fire doors clean and unobstructed
Roles and responsibilities in risk management (2)
Coach/instructor
— risk assessing own activity/equipment/facilities
Lifeguard
— monitoring hazards, risk and behaviour at poolside
Receptionist
— ensuring accurate records of who is in the building
