Risk Assessment
2013 - 2014
Old Silhillians
Venue: The Silhillians Sports Club
Date: 19th August, 2013
Completed by: Stephen Tabb
Playing Area/Training Area
Check that the area and surroundings are safe and free from obstacles, check floor, roof leaks, lighting, heating, security and welfare.
What are the
Who might be
What are you already doing? Further action
Action by Action Date
Progress
Hazards?
harmed
Balls being hit around
the Astroturf without
due care
Players

Requesting that no Junior
players enter the playing area
unless a Coach / Parent is
present to oversee safety
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
Request that pitch is
not unlocked before
Coach is on-site
Maintain an incident log
and review at every
Committee meeting to
identify any root causes
of injuries/hazards
Club Chair
2nd September,
2013
Club
Coaches &
Captains
Review monthly
at Committee
Meetings
Request that clubhouse
& grounds staff check
that gate is locked after
each use
Add “Beware of Hockey
Balls” signs
Club Chair
1st September,
2013
Club Chair
2nd September,
2013
Video Tower
Anyone climbing the
tower who should not

Gate to Video Tower is locked

Balls leaving playing
area
Spectators

Ensuring that entrance gates
are closed whenever training is
taking place

Car park
What are the
Hazards?
Who might be
harmed
What are you already doing?
Further action
Action by
Action Date
Overcrowding on
Pedestrians could suffer


Club Chair
2nd September,
Car Park attendants hired for
Speed Limits be
Progress
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Sundays
Cars having to park
outside of Grounds
serious injury if struck
by cars entering/leaving
car park or moving in it.
Any users of the site not
parking on-site could
either have their cars
damaged if parked in
unofficial spaces, or if
parking down road
opposite the site,
people have to cross a
very busy A road to
reach site
Changing rooms/Club house
What are the
Who might be
Hazards?
harmed
Slippery Flooring in
clubhouse
Any people within the
clubhouse
30 weeks of the Year

Nothing at present
imposed with signage


Short term – discuss
plans with Sports Clubs
Committee about what
safety arrangements
can be made
Longer term – look for
additional parking
solution
(@ Sports
Clubs
Committee)
Club Chair
(@ Sports
Clubs
Committee)
2013
2nd September,
2013
What are you already doing?
Further action
Action by
Action Date


Club Chair
(@ Sports
Clubs
Committee)
2nd September,
2013
Signs have already been placed
on the walls warning of
slippery flooring (when wet)
Replace flooring as part
of clubhouse
redevelopment plans
Progress
Equipment
Check that it is fit and sound for activity and suitable for age group/ability, check there is no equipment left from other activities or
obstructions left in the sporting area
What are the
Who might be
What are you already doing? Further action
Action by Action Date
Progress
Hazards?
harmed
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Equipment Shed in
poor state of
construction
Anyone entering the
shed
Poor Quality / Old
Goalkeeping
Equipment &
Facemasks
Players

Padlock placed on shed to limit
entry



Holding annual review / audit
with Monarch/Woodworm
staff to assess condition of kit
and replace where required

Long Term – replace
with better solution
Short Term – Add
lighting, remove some
items to de-clutter
shed, add signs warning
of danger
N/A
Club Chair
7th September,
2013
Annually – 1st
September each
year
Participants
Check that the attendance register is up to date with medical information and contact details. Check that performers are appropriately attired
for the activity.
What are the
Who might be
What are you already doing? Further action
Action by Action Date
Progress
Hazards?
harmed
Illness / Medical
Conditions
Players

Maintaining register of all
known Medical conditions

Illness through
inappropriate
Players

Coaches to make call on
playability of conditions and

Ensuring all information
around policies etc. are
communicated to
coaches and Captains
so that they know
where to get details
from
Communicate to
Parents around need to
Club
Chairman
8th September
(Club Day) &
Outgoing with
New members
Junior
Committee
8th September
(Club Day) &
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clothing for weather
conditions
Icy pitch
Players

First Aid
Requirements
Players and Spectators

suitability of clothing being
worn; ask players to sit inside
the clubhouse if not
appropriate for the weather
Policy around pitch playability
communicated to members
First Aid Kits provided both
within Kit shed & also to all
Team Captains
provide suitable
clothing AND fluids
(when appropriate)
Outgoing with
New members
N/A
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
Ensuring all information
around policies etc. are
communicated to
coaches and Captains
so that they know
where to get details
from
First Aid training paid
for by Club for all
Captains and Coaches –
log kept of who has
what training
Club
Coaches &
Captains to
book onto
First Aid
Course
Annually
Emergency points
Check that emergency vehicles can access facilities, and that a working telephone is available with access to emergency numbers.
What are the
Who might be
What are you already doing? Further action
Action by Action Date
Progress
Hazards?
harmed
Ambulances not able
to get onto astroturf
Players requiring neck
braces

Advice has been sought, and
no further action required as
players can be moved on
stretcher trollies

N/A
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Safety information
Check that evacuation procedures are published and posted somewhere for all to see. Ensure that volunteers and staff have access to
information relating to health and safety.
What are the
Who might be
What are you already doing? Further action
Action by Action Date
Progress
Hazards?
harmed
Fire
Users of the Clubhouse


Other Safety
Incidents
SIGNED:
All users / visitors to
site
Stephen Tabb

Fire Procedure signs displayed
within Clubhouse
Fire extinguishers readily
available within clubhouse
Incident procedures are
displayed on club website

N/A as all work carried
out and maintained by
facility provided

Add Incident Reporting
Procedures to Astroturf
notice-board to ensure
information available
on-site
DATE: 19th August, 2013
Club Chair
15th September,
2013