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RISK ASSESSMENT Rugby Union (women’s) September 2017 Assessed by: Linda Farrall

Activities usually carried out by the Rugby Club: Training: Bishops College (outside) / Oxstalls Strength & Conditioning Suite Matches: Prince of Wales Stadium Tour: Loret De Mar (Sportsvest)

Action complete Hazard Description Persons Risk Control Measures Currently in Place Risk Action Required

exposed Level signature Road traffic incident Students See generic ‘SU General Sports Fixtures Travel risk assessment’ Low

Unsuitable grass pitch Speak to the resident groundsperson prior to training or matches. If necessary, cancel or conditions e.g. uneven Students find alternate venue. If the groundsperson passes the pitch fit for play on the morning of the Low ground, potholes, ice game, the final decision rests with the referee should weather conditions worsen. and extreme cold, pitch Ensure the correct footwear is used for the conditions & the ground being played upon: e.g. flooding etc, pimples or moulded for hard ground. which could lead to a greater The referee will check the pitch before each game for animal faeces, sharp objects and chance of injury other litter. Captains to check the state of training ground before commencement of training. Goalposts: danger of goals collapsing or injuries from Students Goalposts on pitch should be checked by referees before each match. Low Follow RFU guidelines when implements used to secure purchasing any further goals goals

Conduct of players e.g. Students Players should follow the rules of the game and play ‘in the spirit of the game’. Captains Low - Ensure that players adhere to dangerous tackling leading should be responsible for the actions of the players. Abide by the referee’s decisions. Med RFU conduct guidelines. to injuries Captains to communicate with any player who appears to be behaving in a manner that puts others at risk.

Specific to matches: Students Referee must be qualified & act under R.F.U. Guidelines. Low dangerous play Inappropriate kit, especially Students Any inappropriate footwear should be pointed out. Low footwear, which can lead to Only trainers or astroturf shoes should be worn on Oxstalls astroturf (no barefoot, studs, injuries to lower limbs. blades or moulded). Jewellery / long nails – Students Insist all jewellery is removed but if not possible, taped over. Finger nails must be below Players responsible for causing injury to others or the end of the finger. Low removing jewellery. the wearer. Referees will check this before each game.

Spectators encroaching onto Students, Referee to keep spectators outside touchlines, try line and dead ball line Low the field of play and collision officials & D:\Docs\2018-04-23\0a93418ffde503fbb568d926387a9be1.doc 1 with officials and players. spectators Injury caused through Students Coach and Captains to ensure all players who enter the scrum are competent and have Low inexperience in the scrum been coached on techniques to avoid injury. Anti Social Behaviour Students All players have agreed to the code of conduct at membership purchase Low

Students Players should warm up and cool down properly before matches and training. Low - Injury associated with A first aid kit is taken to each match (and restocked regularly). Med normal play / training A first aider must be present at each match. Gumshields are advised but not obligatory during match play http://www.englandrugby.com/mm/Document/MyRugby/Education/01/32/12/03/Pr otectiveEquipmentClothingandBootStudsBlades(RugbySafeEssentialGuide- Sept16)_Neutral.pdf

Coverage by SU insurance.

Captains to familiarise themselves with: http://www.englandrugby.com/governance/regulations/

Assault / medical emergency Students All players have been asked to declare medical conditions when joining club. Captains are Low All students must be members provided with accident report forms and have been instructed on what to do with these of the Club (those who are not forms. Club Captains have security’s main telephone number in case of emergencies are not insured) Specific to Tours: Students All the control measures mentioned above should apply but a clear ‘safety plan’ regarding Low All tour participants must be procedures to follow in the case of emergencies abroad should be in place. Emergency insured. Contact Numbers, First Aiders and First Aid kits etc should be known and in the possession of the Tour leader

For the purpose of this risk assessment, the following definitions shall be used: Hazard – The potential for harm or injury arising from an activity including the use of tools or methods needed to carry out that activity Risk – The likelihood of harm or injury occurring due to that hazard

*RISK LEVEL Low Can be performed unsupervised following basic training Medium Can be performed with supervision following training High Must be qualified and trained; special supervision arrangements must be made Very High Requires specialist expertise, do not proceed with activity

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