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Question 1

What are the four main types of hazards in sport, exercise, health, and leisure?

Answer 1

1. Environmental - slip/trip hazards, faulty equipment, weather, clothing
2. Biological - waste, infection, animal faeces
3. Chemical - improper handling/storage of cleaning materials
4. Psychological - stress, fatigue, drug and alcohol use

Question 2

Name the types of environments where hazards may occur in sport and leisure.

Answer 2

• Sports hall
• Gym/fitness suite
• Swimming pool
• Changing rooms
• Playing fields
• Communal areas (e.g., café, reception)
• Leisure centre/multi-sport facility

Question 3

List examples of hazard control measures in risk management.

Answer 3

1. Auditory controls - fire alarms, PA systems
2. Visual controls - signs (e.g., “wet floor,” “no running”)
3. Physical controls - fenced-off areas, locked chemical storage
4. Procedural controls - evacuation procedures, security alarms

Question 4

What are key ways to minimise risks in sport and leisure activities?

Answer 4

1. Clear health and safety policies
2. Updated procedures
3. Staff training and supervision
4. Displaying safety signs
5. Promptly addressing hazards
6. Performing risk assessments
7. Collecting feedback
8. Using PPE appropriately
9. Maintaining clean and safe areas

Question 5

What are the roles of the following individuals in risk management?

Answer 5

• Manager: Staff training, supervision, replacing faulty equipment
• Health & Safety Officer: Risk assessments, updating policies
• First Aider: Monitoring first aid supplies, updating contact details
• Fire Officer: Monitoring evacuation routes, ensuring clear fire doors
• Coach/Instructor: Assessing activity/equipment risks
• Lifeguard: Monitoring poolside hazards and behavior
• Receptionist: Keeping records of building occupants

Question 6

What are the five steps to performing a risk assessment?

Answer 6

1. Identify hazards
2. Identify those at risk
3. Evaluate risks and decide control measures
4. Record findings and implement them
5. Review and update the assessment

Question 7

Describe the three types of risk assessments.

Answer 7

1. Generic: Identifies common hazards, not activity-specific (e.g., sports hall).
2. Site-Specific: Identifies hazards for a particular site and activity (e.g., football tournament on a field).
3. Dynamic: Continuous process of hazard identification and mitigation during activity.

Question 8

What documents are key in risk management?

Answer 8

• Incident/accident report forms
• First aid book
• Maintenance and service records
• Evacuation procedures

Question 9

How do you evaluate the total risk score in a risk assessment?

Answer 9

Multiply Likelihood (1-5) by Severity (1-5) to get a total risk score out of 25.