RISK ASSESSMENT
Tri-Golf Skills Challenge
RISK CALCULATOR
Club/Society/Project Name:
Location:
Humber Sport School Games Level 3
Hull University Astro Turf
Assessment Date:
Assessment Approved by:
Harmful
13th July 2012
Ivan Oliver
Extremely harmful
Activity (e.g. Tri-Golf/GFX/ Super Sixes):
Signature:
Hazard
Observed
No action required.
EXAMPLE
Environmental
Hazards
(indoor &
outdoor).
Any objects
on the ground
Who
may be
harmed?
Consequence
(C) What’s the
worst thing that
can happen?
Likelihood
(L)
Risk rating
before
controls
CxL
Pupil,
staff,
leaders
Harmful
Possible
Moderate
Pupils,
Staff,
leaders
Slip or trip
injuries
Possible
Moderate
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
Trivial
Acceptable
Moderate
Acceptable
Moderate
Substantial
Moderate
Substantial
Unacceptable
Consequence
Slightly harmful
Tri-Golf
Likelihood
If reasonably practicable
take some action to reduce
risk
Control Measures
During set up, all areas and surfaces to be checked for damage , also
check there is sufficient space for games and surface is suitable (i.e.
too hard / soft).
Playing surface to be checked to highlight areas which may be
uneven.
Action must be taken
to remove or reduce
risk.
Calculation
of Risk
(after
control
measures)
Acceptable
Acceptable
RISK ASSESSMENT
Tri-Golf Skills Challenge
Hazard
Observed
Who may
be
harmed?
Consequence
- what’s the
worst thing
that can
happen?
Likelihood
(L)
Risk rating
before
controls
(C x L)
Control Measures
Calculation of
Risk
(after control
measures)
Person being
hit by golf
ball.
Pupils ,
Staff,
Leaders,
Spectator
s
Minor injuries
Possible
Moderate
Games organised/ set up as follows to reduce risk of injury:
Acceptable
Safety areas placed 3m (3 club lengths) behind children’s hitting
area. Only one club and ball is used per teeing area. Maximum
two tees per game. Children should not run with clubs. No real
golf balls used on school grounds. Tri-golf balls are soft foam and
clubs are plastic. Adapted Golf Xtreme balls are lightweight 30%
and will not cause damage.
All equipment stored away from children waiting to play in safety
area.
A “STOP” command is shouted and made clear in safety talk at
start of activity in case anyone moves out the of the safety area
whilst not taking part. Children will only hit when leader says so.
Check all behind safety area.
Children not playing to be behind red safety cones at all times.
All children hit golf balls under controlled conditions into the
same target area and in same direction. No one should be in
danger of being hit with ball.
All golf clubs checked before start of play for any breakages.
Children
falling over
Pupils
Minor Injuries
Possible
Moderate
The activity involves running to fetch balls and coming back to
hitting area. All surfaces to be checked to make sure they are
clean, free from rubbish and not slippery.
Acceptable
Children left
alone with
coach
Pupils,
Staff
1 2 1 with a
minor
Not
possible
Moderate
All work to be carried out in groups and with teacher present if
using an outside coach. All coaches are CRB checked and
qualified Tri-golf / Golf Xtreme coaches. Toilet breaks to be
managed.
Acceptable
RISK ASSESSMENT
Tri-Golf Skills Challenge
Hazard
Observed
Who
may be
harmed?
Consequence
- what’s the
worst thing
that can
happen?
Likelihood
(L)
Risk rating
before
controls
(C x L)
Control Measures
Calculation of
Risk
(after control
measures)
Physical Injury
Pupils
Minor Injuries
Possible
Low
All children embark on warm-up activity before session begins.
Coaches should be aware of any child’s medical history /
disability. All equipment used is suitable for the children’s ages
(Primary -Tri-golf, Secondary – Golf Xtreme).
Acceptable
Collisions with
other
participants
during the
activity
Pupils
Minor Injuries
Possible
Low
Instructors ensure there is good group control during the
session.
Acceptable
Action required
Responsible person
•Weather – if hot make sure the children have suitable rest and recovery during competition and also they are fully
hydrated
Coach / Teachers
Action plan agreed with (signature)..................................................
Date:
Completion Date