PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
INVENTORY OF ACTIVITIES
No.
Process/Location:
Work Activities
Common diploma / undergraduate / post-graduate modules:
 SSM: ABA 901, ABA 902, SS 9001, SS 9002, QPA 522
 Diploma: DPC 201, QPC 621
 In-Service: IPE 3009
 BSc: APC 201
Cardiovascular Training Room:
NIE5-02-09
1
Resistance Training Room:
NIE5-02-07
Activities:
 Teaching, training, research and general exercise
 Handling and movement of light-heavy free weights (weight plates, dumbbells &
barbells)
 Handling and movement of rubberized resistance equipment (fit ball, resistance cord,
medicine balls, dumbbells, jump rope)
 Handling and movement of adjustable benches
 Usage of heavy and bulky motorized cardiovascular machines (Treadmills, ellipticals,
steppers, bicycles and rowers)
 Usage of heavy and bulky stacked weight machines
 Usage of electronic equipment (computers, equipment display panels and AV
equipments)
Training room activities are also extended to recreational users (NTU / NIE Staff and
students) during off-peak (non-teaching) hours.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
ACTIVITY-BASED RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
Process/Location: Resistance & Cardiovascular Training Room
Supervised by:
(Names, designations, date)
Reutens Rhys Arthur (Sports Facilities Officer)
Approved by:
(Names, designations, date)
Dr Govindasamy Balasekaran (Asst Head PESS)
Last Review Date:
Aug 2011
Next Review Date:
Aug 2012
1. Hazard Identification
1a.
No.
1b.
Work Activity
1d.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
3a.
Hazard
Possible
Accident / Ill
Health &
Persons-at-Risk
Existing Risk Control
(if any)
Seve
-rity
Likelihood
Risk
Level
Additional
Risk
Control
Contact with
exposed edges and
sharp corners on
equipment
Cardiovascular Trg
Treadmills
3. Risk Control
1c.
Over-exertion
1.
2. Risk Evaluation
Falling off / onto
moving belt or hard
surface
Electrical Hazard
Friction / heat / fire
Concussion
Cardiac and
pulmonary arrest
Broken / fractured
/ dislocated joints
or bones
Sprain / strain
Cuts / bruises /
burns
Serious injury
3b.
Follow up
by (name,
designatio
n & date)
Lecturers and supervisors are first aid,
CPR and AED certified
Users are registered and current health &
fitness history is declared
Wear proper sports attire with no loose
ends or fittings, towel and covered sports
shoes are mandatory
Users advised to be accompanied with
spotter / friend / trainer
User advised to adjust speed and
inclination to comfortable and manageable
pace
3
1
3
All users
must attend
safety &
introductory
course
before use
PI / Lecturer
/ Supervisor
Caution &
Supervision
by Personin-charge
Emergency SOP, phone and AED on site
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1a.
1b.
1. Hazard Identification
1c.
Over-exertion
2
Cardiovascular Trg
Ellipticals, bicycles,
steppers, rowers
Falling off / onto
machine
Electrical Hazard
Friction / heat / fire
2. Risk Evaluation
1d.
Cardiac and
pulmonary arrest
Broken / fractured
/ dislocated joints
or bones
Sprain / strain
Cuts / bruises /
burns
2a.
Lecturers and supervisors are first aid,
CPR and AED certified
2b.
2c.
2d.
Users are registered and current health &
fitness history is declared
Wear proper sports attire with no loose
ends or fittings, towel and covered sports
shoes are mandatory
2
1
2
Users advised to be accompanied with
spotter / friend / trainer
3. Risk Control
3a.
3b.
All users
must attend
safety &
introductory
course
before use
PI / Lecturer
/ Supervisor
Caution &
Supervision
by Personin-charge
User advised to start at comfortable user
regulated speed and pace
Emergency SOP, phone and AED on site
Lecturers and supervisors are first aid,
CPR and AED certified
Over-exertion
Dropping of Heavy
Weight / dumbbell /
barbell onto user or
other users
3
Heavy Weight /
Power Trg
Bench Press, Power
Rack, Smith
Machine
Inappropriate body
posture & position
Contact with
exposed edges and
sharp corners on
equipment
Contact with
moving Parts
Concussion
Suffocation /
strangulation
Cardiac and
pulmonary arrest
Broken / fractured
/ dislocated joints
or bones
Sprain / strain
Cuts / bruises
Serious injury /
Death
Users are registered and current health &
fitness history is declared
Wear proper sports attire with no loose
ends or fittings, towel and covered sports
shoes are mandatory
Users must be accompanied by spotter /
friend / trainer
User advised to start at comfortable weight
/ resistance
User advised to ensure proper posture
when moving / attaching weights
4
1
4
All users
must attend
safety &
introductory
course
before use
PI / Lecturer
/ Supervisor
Caution &
Supervision
by Personin-charge
Adjust safety catches / seat / equipment /
movable part to user comfort
Emergency SOP, phone and AED on site
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1a.
1b.
1. Hazard Identification
1c.
2. Risk Evaluation
1d.
2a.
Lecturers and supervisors are first aid,
CPR and AED certified
2b.
2c.
2d.
3. Risk Control
3a.
3b.
Users are registered and current health &
fitness history is declared
Over-exertion
4
Moderate – Heavy
Weight /
Resistance Trg
Stacked weight
Machines, Crossover cables
Cardiac and
pulmonary arrest
Wear proper sports attire with no loose
ends or fittings, towel and covered sports
shoes are mandatory
Broken / fractured
/ dislocated joints
or bones
Users advised to be accompanied by
spotter / friend / trainer
Sprain / strain
User advised to start at comfortable weight
/ resistance
Electrical hazard
Contact with
exposed edges and
sharp corners on
equipment
Contact with
moving Parts
Cuts / bruises /
burns
User advised to ensure proper posture
when moving / attaching weights
2
1
2
All users
must attend
safety &
introductory
course
before use
PI / Lecturer
/ Supervisor
Caution &
Supervision
by Personin-charge
Adjust safety catches / seat / equipment /
movable part to user comfort
Emergency SOP, phone and AED on site
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1a.
5
1b.
1. Hazard Identification
1c.
Light - Moderate
Weight /
Resistance Trg
Free weights,
dumbbells, barbells,
weight plates,
resistance cords,
medicine ball
Dropping of weights
/ bars / dumbbells
onto user
Inappropriate body
posture & position
2. Risk Evaluation
1d.
2b.
2c.
2d.
Users are registered and current health &
fitness history is declared
Broken / fractured
/ dislocated joints
or bones
Sprain / strain
Snapping / recoil of
resistance cord
hitting user or other
users
2a.
Lecturers and supervisors are first aid,
CPR and AED certified
Cuts / bruises
Wear proper sports attire with no loose
ends or fittings, towel and covered sports
shoes are mandatory
Users advised to be accompanied by
spotter / friend / trainer
2
1
2
3. Risk Control
3a.
3b.
All users
must attend
safety &
introductory
course
before use
PI / Lecturer
/ Supervisor
Caution &
Supervision
by Personin-charge
User advised to start at comfortable weight
/ resistance
User advised to ensure proper posture
when moving / attaching weights
Emergency SOP, phone and AED on site
Lecturers and supervisors are first aid,
CPR and AED certified
Users are registered and current health &
fitness history is declared
Falling off
equipment
6
Light - Moderate
Weight /
Resistance Trg
Adjustable Benches
Contact with
exposed edges and
sharp corners on
equipment
Contact with
moving Parts
Fracture Bones
Sprain / strain
Cuts / bruises
Wear proper sports attire with no loose
ends or fittings, towel and covered sports
shoes are mandatory
Users advised to be accompanied by
spotter / friend / trainer
Adjust safety catches / seat / equipment /
movable part to user comfort
1
1
1
All users
must attend
safety &
introductory
course
before use
PI / Lecturer
/ Supervisor
Caution &
Supervision
by Personin-charge
Emergency SOP, phone and AED on site
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1a.
1b.
1. Hazard Identification
1c.
2. Risk Evaluation
1d.
Falling
7
Free exercise
Body weight
exercises, fit ball,
exercise mat,
skipping rope,
stretching etc.
Over-exertion
Fracture Bones
Over-extending
Sprain / strain
Inappropriate body
posture & position
Contact with other
objects / users
Cuts / bruises
2a.
Lecturers and supervisors are first aid,
CPR and AED certified
2b.
2c.
2d.
Users are registered and current health &
fitness history is declared
Wear proper sports attire with no loose
ends or fittings, towel and covered sports
shoes are mandatory
Users advised to be accompanied by
spotter / friend / trainer
1
1
1
3. Risk Control
3a.
3b.
All users
must attend
safety &
introductory
course
before use
PI / Lecturer
/ Supervisor
Caution &
Supervision
by Personin-charge
Emergency SOP, phone and AED on site
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