Form A
Service -
Education & Children’s
Services
Description
of Activity -
Interschool hockey match for pupils be held at various all weather pitches across school venues. The games will run in shortened
formats and the number of games will depend on entries. Teams will be supervised by school staff.
Approved by
Name/position -
Tammy McKinlay, Active
Schools Manager
Pupils
Staff
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Collisions with
equipment or other
players. (Strains,
sprains or broken
bones).
Pupils
Staff
3
2
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Pitch inspected for any
obstacles/debris by event
organisers.
Any obstacles/debris
removed before play.
Pupils advised on suitable
footwear and clothing to
minimize risk of slips trips
or falls.
Court areas clearly defined
and divided by markers.
Any pupil seen deliberately
tripping up others with their
sticks to be sanctioned.
All schools to brief pupils
on the appropriate
behaviour and conduct
required during the event.
Adequate lighting at venue
to ensure visibility of fixed
equipment – floodlighting if
appropriate.
Adequate space between
pitches to prevent collision
with other player’s or balls
to Complete
15/8/17
Person
to
Action
Control
9
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Area of play to be inspected
throughout the match and any
obstacles/debris removed.
6
Schools
staff /
organise
r
Vari
ous
6

Any pupil observed using
equipment inappropriately will be
removed from the game situation.
6
School
Staff
Vari
ous
Existing Controls
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2
Review Date -
15/8/16
Date Action
3
Date Approved
Signature -
Date of
Assessment -
Further Controls Required
Risk
Score
3
Christine Cook
Active Schools Coordinator
Residual
Risk Score
Slips, trips or falls
(Bruises, abrasions,
broken bones.)
Persons
at
Risk
Likelihood
Probability
1
Hazard / Harm
Max Probable
Loss/Severity
Ref
No
Risk Assessors
Name/position -
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3
Struck by a ball
(bruises, abrasions)
Pupils
Staff
2
3
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4
Falling of removable
goals (bruises,
broken bones,
serious injury)
Pupils
Referees
4
2
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5
Manual handling of
removable hockey
goal (sprains, strains
and serious injury)
School
Staff
Pupils
4
2
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from the other pitch.
All games closely
supervised by referees and
school representatives.
Pupils given clear
instructions on the rules of
the game and the safe use
of equipment.
Adequate space between
pitches to prevent being
struck by other player’s
ball.
Pupils will be sanctioned if
found to be using unsafe
techniques when passing
the ball.
Pupils advised by school
staff to wear appropriate
protective garments such
as shin pads and mouth
shields.
Goal keepers advised by
school staff to wear
appropriate protective
garments.
Goals to be set up by staff
within the venue such as
Mitie or LAL or if
appropriate school staff.
Pupils warned not to hang
on the goals for their own
safety.
Referees to closely
supervise pupils near the
goals and sanction those
who are behaving in an
unsafe manner.
6
School
Staff
8
School
Staff
School staff to ensure that
they are using appropriate
manual handling technique
when setting out goals.
8
School
Staff
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6
Strains, sprains, cuts
and bruises.
Pupils
Staff
Referees
2
3
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7
Over
competitiveness.
(Strains, sprains,
broken bones)
Pupils
3
2
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Within campus facilities all
equipment will be
requested to be put in
place before the fixture so
staff should not have to
move goals.
Pupils given clear
instruction on the rules of
the game and the safe use
of equipment.
First Aid kits taken to
matches by school staff.
School Staff advised to
bring information regarding
pupils’ medical conditions
or needs within the
excursions document.
Campus facilities have
qualified first aider on site.
School staff warned in
advance if a site cannot
provide first aid.
Pupils will have the
opportunity to “warm up”
before the game begins to
prevent injury.
Pupils briefed by school
staff regarding code of
conduct and behaviour
required.
Any pupils behaving
inappropriately will be
removed from play.
6
School
Staff
6
School
Staff
8
9
Condition of
equipment causing
injury.
(Cuts, bruises,
broken bones or
concussion.)
Pupils
Staff
Referees
Unsupervised Pupils
(strains, sprains
broken bones,
abduction)
Pupils
3
2
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3
2
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10
Wearing of
inappropriate
clothing and
jewellery.
(Cuts or abrasions)
Pupils
2
2
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11
12
Welfare – toilet and
changing facilities
Contact with moving
vehicle in or around
car park
(Serious injury,
death)
Pupils
Staff
Referees
Pupils
Staff
1
1
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5
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2
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13
Vehicle Collision
(serious injury,
Pupils
Staff
5
2
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All equipment inspected
before play by staff.
Any equipment found in poor
or unsafe condition to be
removed.
Astroturf facility inspected and
maintained by competent
contractor.
Pupils supervised by school
staff at all times.
If pupils wish to use the
toilet/changing facilities they
must inform their
accompanying teacher of
their whereabouts.
School staff to pupil ratio
does not exceed
recommended levels of 1:15.
All pupils advised on what is
suitable clothing for the event.
If suitable clothing/footwear is
not worn pupils can be
removed from play.
All jewellery must be removed
or taped before play.
Pupils advised to arrive in
sports kit.
Toilets and changing facilities
available if needed.
Pupils to be supervised at all
times and will follow
instructions given by staff.
Supervising staff will check
the car park for vehicles
before allowing pupils to
disembark.
Pupils advised to remain
within the venue throughout
the event.
Reputable Travel Company
will be used or school minibus
6
School
Staff
6
School
Staff
4
School
Staff
1
School
Staff
10
School
Staff
10
School
Staff
death.)
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14
Aspiration (choking,
suffocation, death)
15
Adverse weather
conditions (cold,
hyperthermia)
Pupils
Pupils
Staff
5
1
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5
2
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1
2
3
4
5
with MIDAS qualified driver.
Seat belts to be worn at all
times.
Pupils should not sit at the
front of the vehicle.
The group should take advice
from the driver in the event of
a collision/breakdown.
If having to leave the bus, the
group must wait in a safe area
and be supervised at all times.
Means of summoning
assistance in an emergency
will be provided.
Pupils warned of the dangers
of chewing gum or sweets
during play.
Organisers and school staff to
check weather forecast ahead
of fixture.
If pitches are not playable due
to adverse weather
conditions, the fixture will be
postponed.
6
5
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School staff to ask pupils to
remove chewing gum/sweets/food
if seen eating during play.
5
10
7
School
Staff
School
Staff
8
9
10
11