Risk Assessment Sheet – Synthetic Ice Rink
Subject area
Hazard
Persons at risk
Outcome x probability
= likelihood
Use of ice rink
Injury to persons
CUST YP
MAJ
POS
MED
Adequate signage denoting the rules of the rink. Skaters to
skate in one direction only. No smoking or eating on the
rink. No human chains. Only skaters allowed on the ice.
First aiders on duty at all times. Experienced staff to
monitor and supervise customers on ice.
Ice rink over
crowding
Crush injuries
CUST YP
MAJ
REM
LOW
Limitation of numbers on the ice rink to 48 per session.
Crowd control barriers to be supplied by the client to
control crowding and queuing.
Use of ice skates
Cuts
CUST YP
MIN
POS
MED
Skate blades are not kept razor sharp to minimize injuries.
First aiders on duty at all times. Customers are advised to
wear gloves to minimize any hand injuries and are advised
not to crawl to the rink side if they fall away from the
barriers.
Possible broken
bones
CUST YP
MAJ
POS
MED
Skates must be put on correctly and must have all clips
fastened correctly. Staff are aware of incorrect boot
fastenings and will advise and help to fasten boots if
possible. First aiders on duty at all times. Skaters are
advised not to skate beyond their abilities.
Barrier damage
Broken or damaged
barriers
CUST YP
MIN
REM
LOW
Only undamaged barriers are installed and damage noted
during operation of event will be rectified by competent
staff members.
Public areas
Tripping, slips or
falls
CUST YP EMP
MIN
POS
LOW
All areas within our ice rink area are monitored during the
operation of the event. Any trip hazards will be rectified.
Adequate daily checks are in place to ensure monitoring
takes place.
Existing control measures
PSR
PLR
!
RF
Action
required when
risks are not
adequately
controlled
Subject area
Hazard
Persons at risk
Outcome x probability
= likelihood
Electrical equipment
Electrocution
CUST YP EMP
MAJ
REM
LOW
All electrical equipment must be shielded from public
access and installed in appropriate areas by competent
qualified electricians supplied by the client.
Power failure
Lack of vision
CUST YP EMP
MIN
REM
LOW
Staff will be on duty to assist customers away from the
rink area should there be an interruption to the power
supply. Our event manager will inform the client to rectify
the problem.
Young children
Trips, falls on the
ice, injuries,
accidents
YP
MIN
POS
MED
All skaters under the age of 8 years old must be
accompanied by an adult, except on all school visits, which
must have adequate supervision as required by the local
education authority. First aider on duty at all times.
Hazardous
substances
Glycol
CUST YP EMP
MIN
REM
LOW
Only food grade glycol is used on the ice rink floor and
this is diluted to 4 parts water and 1 part glycol. Please see
attached COSHH sheets.
Public abuse
Emotional upset
CUST YP
MIN
REM
LOW
The rink is operated in an outside environment and is open
to the public. Our management will endeavor to curtail
any public abuse and will obtain the services of the local
police if necessary.
Illness that may
affect customer
whilst skating
Falling over and
causing injury to self
CUST YP
MIN
REM
LOW
Skaters are asked to inform staff of any illness or condition
that may be affected by skating. Any skater that is skating
alone can leave emergency contact details in case of an
accident.
Skaters collide with
each other
Falling over and
causing injury to self
CUST YP
MIN
POS
MED
Skaters will all skate in one direction. Skating across the
ice or against the flow of people will not be allowed.
Skaters will be limited to max number allowed and all
customers will be monitored by experienced ice stewards.
Skaters that are a danger to others will be removed from
the ice rink. All skaters will be advised to hold on to the
barriers for their own safety until used to the ice.
Existing control measures
PSR
PLR
!
RF
Action
required when
risks are not
adequately
controlled
Subject area
Hazard
Persons at risk
Outcome x probability
= likelihood
Fire
Burns, injuries
CUST YP EMP
MAJ
REM
LOW
All staff are briefed on an emergency evacuation plan and
are aware of all exits and entrances and the positions of fire
extinguishers. Adequate fire extinguishers are provided.
Marquees are fully fire rated for public use.
Queuing
Crushing, traffic
accidents
CUST YP EMP
MIN
REM
LOW
All customers are to queue in designated areas, keeping
foot traffic away from any roads. When exiting the ice
rink, barriers will be in place to direct customers away
from roadsides. Supervision by rink staff and assistants
will ensure whilst queuing.
Outdoor lighting
Electrocution
CUST YP EMP
MAJ
REM
LOW
All outdoor lighting supplied by Leisure Matters will be
out of public reach and will be certified by a qualified
electrician. All Christmas lighting around the rink will be
low voltage.
Bad weather
Unsafe to skate due
to heavy rain, high
winds, lightening etc.
CUST YP EMP
MIN
POS
LOW
The rink manager will decide if the conditions allow the
safe continuation of skating. If not, the session will be
cancelled or suspended until the weather conditions
improve.
Existing control measures
PSR
PLR
Persons at Risk
CUST
Customer
YP
Young Person
EMP
Employee
Outcome/Probability
MAJ
Major
MIN
Minimum
!
RF
Action
required when
risks are not
adequately
controlled
PRO
Probable
POS
Possible
REM
Remote
LOW
Low
Effect Code
1
Cuts / Abrasions
2
Broken / Dislocated bones
3
Sprains / Strains
4
Unconsciousness
5
Electrocution
6
Burns / Scolds
7
Flying / Falling objects
8
Contagious Diseases
9
Crushing / Trapping
10
Drowning
11
Spinal Injuries
12
Personal health – situations possibly leading to illness e.g. thermal shock causing heart attack or working conditions
leading to epilepsy
13
Asphyxia
14
Absorbing harmful substances (e.g. through the skin, orifices, swallowing)
15
Noise injuries
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Potential Severity Rating (PSR)
1
Negligible injuries
2
Minor injuries (singular or repetitive)
3
Major injuries
4
Fatal injuries
5
Multiple fatalities
6
Catastrophic fatalities
Definition
Minor Injury
May require the application of routine first aid, leads to discomfort or minor illness
Major Injury
Requires hospital treatment, or is life threatening, or reportable under RIDDOR
Probable Likelihood Rating (PLR)
1
Highly improbable
2
Remotely possible
3
Occasionally
4
Fairly Frequent
5
Frequent or regular
6
Almost a certainty
PSR x PLR = Risk Factor (RF)
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