Risk Assessment – National Christian Schools Sports
Football(Soccer) Championships
Football Championships
NCSS Football(Soccer) Championships
Assessment Date
Assessed By
Linda Heslehurst
Approved By
Locations
Melwood Oval Synthetic Fields
Activities
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
INDOOR HAZARDS
Inappropriate lighting
Temperature
Insufficient or unsuitable space
Untidiness – causing trip / fire hazard
Stairs – dark / steep / no handrail
Lack of fire escapes / extinguishers / procedures
Slip / trip / fall hazards
Inadequate ventilation
Inhalation of dust
Poor surfaces for activities – slips / trips / impact
Electrical hazards
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
22.22
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16
22.22
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
SPORTING ACTIVITY HAZARDS
Uneven playing surface
Playing surface too hard or soft
Hard or sharp objects on pitch
Sliding on Astroturf or similar surface
Collisions / Conflict with surrounding objects or people
Impact from sports equipment - Ball or Clubs
Contact sport injury
Personal injury – fracture / sprains / cuts
USE BY UNTRAINED PERSONS NAUGHTY
HAZARDS ON COASTS & COASTAL WATERS
Falls from cliffs, piers, sea walls
Struck by falling objects from cliff
Slips & falls on slopes / loose surfaces
Quick sand & mud
Access problems due to steep angle of beach slope
Collisions between water users
Swept away by wave surges
Being washed against rocks / piers
Low water temperatures
Communication problems from waves / swell / distance
Struck by objects in water
Stranded by tides
Swept away by currents
Rip tides
Longshore drift
Conflicts between beach users
UNTRAINED PERSONS NAUGHTY
HAZARDS ON STILL / MOVING WATER
Getting swept away from equipment or people
Collision with rocks in and to sides of rivers
Striking / trapping by submerged obstacles
Being dragged down by undertow
Restricted or impossible access to / from water
Access problems – rescue / getting kit into water
Falls from drops in level at weirs / waterfalls
Getting out of depth
Low water temperature
Separation from other people
Slips / trips on steep banks or uneven surfaces
Difficult communications
Remote locations
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
YE
YE
24.05.2016
Interstate Football(Soccer)
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
HAZARDS ON HILLS AND MOUNTAINS
Slips & trips on grass, mud, rock
River crossings
Remote locations
Difficult communication – weather / distance
Falling debris
Extra work imposed by terrain type / angle
Lack of shelter
Separation of group members
Getting lost
Falls from height
Extremes of weather
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.11
6.12
6.13
6.14
6.15
6.16
2.22
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
7.11
7.12
22.22
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
PEOPLE & ORGANISATIONAL HAZARDS
Lack of information, training or instruction
Poor activity planning or preparation
Poor activity delivery or organisation
Ignorance of rules and / or procedures
Unsafe behaviour or attitude
Lack of appropriate first aid equipment and experience
Medical conditions of participants
Poor safety control from group leaders
Poor safety awareness from participants
Lack of cooperation within group
Differing skill levels within group
Low level of physical fitness / strength
Aggression between participants
Aggression from crowd / public
Contact between participants increasing risk
USE BY UNTRAINED ERSONS NAUGHTY
EQUIPMENT AND OTHER HAZARDS
Crash handling
Transport to and from your activity
Food poisoning
Hazardous substances
Equipment with moving / hot parts
Heavy equipment
Electrical hazards from equipment
Noise from equipment
Risk of trapping body / clothing in equipment
Inadequate environment for equipment operation
Inadequate protective equipment
Equipment in unsuitable condition
USE BY UNTRAINED PERSONS NAUGHTY
OTHER HAZARDS SPECIFIC TO YOUR ACTIVITY
Sunsense & Dehydration
Lightening
Extremes of weather
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
YS
Y
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Y
Risk Assessment – Student Activities
Club/Society Name
National Christian Schools Sports
Number of persons involved
approx 200
Nature of Activity
Football (Soccer)
Frequency of Activity
4 days
Assessed By
Linda Heslehurst
Hazard
Ref.
Potential Effect
Dates :
15 – 18 May 2017
Existing Controls in Place
Score
Low/Medium/
High Risk
2.1
2.2
2.4
2.8
Uneven playing surface
Playing surface too hard or soft
Sliding on Astroturf or similar
surface
Personal injury – fracture /
sprains / cuts
The Football Championship will be played on outdoor playing fields that are
regularly checked & maintained by Northern beaches Council. Even though
the playing surface is synthetic turf it can be uneven in spots. Players are
required to wearing adequate footware appropriate for the sport & are
encouraged to strap their ankles & knees to help prevent sprains etc. All
user groups to inspect fields before playing.
2.3
Hard or Sharp Objects on the
Pitch
A safety & venue audit will be conducted prior to the commencement of
play. Any sharp objects will be removed or a warning sign placed near any
potential danger.
Low/Medium
Collisions/Conflicts
Players are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of
the game and CSSA/NCSS Code of Conduct. Capable people/certified
referees will be controlling each game. If injury does occur there is qualified
first aid trainers on hand.
Medium
2.6
Impact from sports equipment Ball
Players are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of
the game and CSSA/NCSS Code of Conduct. If injury does occur there is
qualified first aid trainers on hand.
Medium
5.5
Falling debris
There are very few trees at the venue, however players will be instructed
not to stand under large trees – especially during a storm or high wind.
Event will be cancelled in extreme weather conditions.
Low
6.1
Lack of information, training or
instruction
Information relating to the National CS Games: Football ie. rules/regulations
etc has been sent out to all CSSA schools via email. This information can
be obtained from the CSSA website : www.cssa.net.au The CSSA/ NCSS
Code of Conduct can also be downloaded from the website. Schools are
expected train their students to an acceptable standard of play & have a
good understanding of the rules.
Low
6.2
Poor activity planning or
preparation
No specific leadership qualifications are normally required but the convener
has previous experience of playing and organising soccer matches and of
leading groups in similar environments. The Championship will be
coordinated by Julie Kennedy: Mamre AS
Low
6.3
Poor activity delivery or
organisation
The convenor will ensure that all team managers are briefed regarding: the
rules and safety procedures laid down by NCSS & the venue’s management
including evacuation procedure. Team managers are expected to convey
this information onto their students
Low
6.4, 6.5
Ignorance of rules and / or
procedures
Unsafe behaviour or attitude
CSSA/NCCS Code of Conduct is clear as to expectations upon
players/team managers/parents/peectators. All sports coordinators have
agreed to abide by the Code of Conduct when they entered the
Championships. All players/team managers should be familiar with the code
of conduct before attending the Championships. The CSSA/NCCS Code of
Conduct can be downloaded from the CSSA website : www.cssa.net.au
Low
6.6
Lack of appropriate first aid
equipment & experience
A qualified first aid trainer will be on hand.
Low
2.5, 2.7
Low
6.11
6.12
6.13
Lack of cooperation within group
Differing skill levels within group
Low level of physical fitness /
strength
Coaches and state officials are to make an informed decision regarding
removal of less skilled players from the field during the game to prevent
serious injury.
7.2
Transport to and from your
activity
Responsibility is with the NSW State Managers & Coaches
7.3
Food Poisoning
A canteen provided by Forrest Killarney Football Club will be available for
students to purchase food & drink. All care has been taken to ensure proper
control & handling procedurers are followed. Purchasing food at these
outlets is done at their own risk. Players are recommended to bring their
own food & drink to the venue.
7.11
Inadequate protective equipment
Students are to be responsible for all protective equipment they require
including, but not limited to mouthguards, tape for existing injuries etc.
8.1
Sun Sense & Dehydration
All competitors are reminded to Slip, Slop, Slap before play commences &
reapply through out the day. When not playing students are recommended
to wear a hat. Informed that water should be carried. Drinks are available at
the canteen and water is available from bubblers/taps.
Low/Medium
8.2
Lightning
Players to be advised that at the first sign of local thunder or lightening they
are to abandon the round and return to the club house immediately.
Organisers to sweep the course to ensure compliance.
Low
8.3
Extremes of weather
Co-ordinator will monitor playing conditions in relation to heat, storms and
adverse playing weather. Event may be postponed, suspended or cancelled
as required
Medium
N/A
Low/Medium
Medium
CSSA does not provide Personal/Accident Insurance Cover
As a competing school we are aware that all teachers/parents/volunteers that we send to a carnival or sporting
event have completed a “Working with Children” prohibited employment form
Football Risk Assessment 2017
Date: National Christian Schools Games – 15 May – 18 May 2017
Level of Competition: National competition
Age Groups high school 15yrs and under and a open age group
Level of Competition (tick appropriate)
Intra School
Inter School
Year level/s (tick appropriate)
Infants ( K-2)
Junior Primary (Yrs 3-4)
Senior Primary (Yrs 5-6)
Junior High (Yrs 7-8)
Middle High (Yrs 9-10)
Senior High (Yrs 11-12)
General
Permission has been obtained from parents/guardians for all students participating
Adequate teachers are attending providing appropriate levels of supervision for the activity and
spectators.
Parents have been notified of location of venue, transport arrangements and time involved
First Aid Kit Available
Water is available for students at the venue
Ice is available
Students have been advised of personal sun protection requirements
Students suffering from Asthma have been advised to carry their puffer to all events
Staff issued with infectious diseases policy
Form provided for record of injuries/incidents
Access available for emergency vehicle
A Risk Assessment has been completed
Participants & Officials
Coaches are adequately experienced or qualified, details on file and have passed Child Protection
checks
Suitably qualified referees are used
Teacher present with Emergency Care qualifications
Officials have checked players’ boots, jewellery, nails and shinpads prior to the match
Students are aware that properly fitted mouthguards are strongly recommended (mandated?)
Students have been instructed not to swing on goal posts
Equipment / Grounds
The grounds have been checked and are free of obstructions and loose objects.
Goals are checked for stability prior to game. Portable posts are effectively anchored
Spectator areas are clearly marked
Non hazardous line-marking material used
Corner posts/flags constructed to give way if a player collides with them e.g. cardboard
Public facilities and buildings which are to be used have been checked
Environmental
Weather conditions appropriate for the safe conduct of the event
General
Yes
No
NA