Leeds University Union

Leeds University Union Risk Assessment

Name of Group Leeds University Union Karate

Who might be Hazards? What further action is necessary? harmed and how? Action required By whom Ensuring training Students could be space is free from harmed by slipping Whatobstructions are you doingand on wet surfaces, or obstaclesalready? such as kit tripping over bags, also we make obstacles such as kit sure mats are butted Slips/trips/falls None bags, or they may together properly. trip over gaps in We also ensure the maps if these are not dojo floor has no butted together spills and if there are, properly. then we clean them up immediately. Students and Ensuring training coaches may be space is free from Area free of harmed if they trip/fall obstructions and None obstacles over unexpected obstacles such as obstacles in the dojo. bags. People that do not Leave the dojo know where the immediately and assembly point is (we meet outside Cromer have told everyone Terrace on the Emergency the assembly point) opposite side of the None evacuation and people could be road. Register will be harmed if people taken. Everyone is leave in a rushed told to walk out of the manner by falling. building not run. Training space If the space is We have ensured our None unsuitable for training dojo is safe to train in then students may be and the university harmed by slipping or have allowed us to falling and may train there. cause harm to themselves via an unsuitable floor surface.

Students may be If weapons are to be harmed if weapons used, the instructor are not put away will ensure they are properly as they may safe to use before Weapons and trip over them the lesson, and will equipment kept in causing serious ensure they are None good and safe injury. If a weapon is stored away properly condition damaged and still when not in use. Any used students could weapon damaged cause injury to a during a session will sparring partner or be replaced with a themselves. spare. Students and We teach every coaches may be student how to break harmed if they are fall properly and Improper break fall not shown how to None ensure they know break fall properly when they need to when they are being break fall. thrown or swept. We ensure everyone is warmed up and Students and stretched off before coaches may be training commences. harmed when using We ensure everyone techniques on one is shown how to another or perform techniques Injured by techniques None themselves, muscles safely and correctly, may be pulled and and if contact is excessive contact going to be used we can cause serious ensure safety injury. equipment such as mitts and gum shields are worn. Injuries of this nature Injury to head, neck, are extremely rare, During class or spine. This could and the small risk activities first aid will arise in the that do exist are be sought in the circumstances reduced still further event of a head injury described above but by observance of (either from a club None is identified good dojo etiquette member or a separately because and by being member of the of its potential for observant and Sports Department more permanent considerate to others staff on duty). impairment. during practice. We ensure warm-ups are done safely and correctly in the correct order. Students may cause Stretches are themselves injury demonstrated during the warm-up verbally and by falling/slipping on physically by the Warm up/cool down wet surfaces, also None sensei, who is individuals may pull followed during the muscles if they are warm up. Students not stretched are encouraged to properly. also stretch and warm down after training to prevent injury. Club members are Students and advised to bring coaches can be water with them, and harmed through time is given to allow dehydration if they do Dehydration plenty of rehydration None not have a sufficient throughout sessions. fluid intake before, Our dojo also has during, and after water fountain training. access. Over-exertion Students can be We make everyone None injured if they aware that they can become too tired and stop training train past their limits, whenever they feel the need to, and ensure everyone is and may also pull warmed up and muscles. cooled down properly. Students may be harmed if lighting We have ensured our fails due to poor dojo is safe for Facility: visibility, and if there training and the lighting/heating/ventil is not proper sensei checks None ation – suitable for ventilation and the lighting and heating activity dojo overheats then before training dehydration becomes commences. a greater risk. Students are taught how to perform techniques correctly before using them on Students that are opponents, and inexperienced may students are not be harmed if they are allowed to train not shown how to do against each other technique correctly or Inexperienced unless they have if they are unaware None participants correct equipment of the rules and (which in the case of etiquette of karate. pads may be Students may also provided by the club). be injured if they lack Students only train correct equipment. with members at a similar standard, and under strict supervision. Poor quality of If the club instructors Instructors and None instruction and coaches are not coaches will be DBS qualified or are checked and their inexperience or do coaching certificate not instruct clearly will be checked then students may be annually. Also injured. insurance certificates will be checked annually.

If anyone possesses an injury they will be Taking part in the unable to train until Medical details session with an recovered. Chronic (illness, pre-existing undisclosed condition conditions are to be None injuries or conditions) may put the assessed individually individual at risk. with advice from the participant’s doctor where needed. Risk of injury is We tell members raised through what is expected of Behaviour of misbehaviour or them and staff take a None participants ignoring of very professional instructions. approach to training. Spectators could be We will ensure at at risk should they be least a 6 metre too close or radius around the Spectator injury None something goes mats to ensure wrong in a safety, increasing performance. this if needed. Anyone coming through the door or We ensure doorways Doors opening onto club members could and fire exits are kept None mat area? be at risk from clear. collision We will stop training immediately in the event of loss of light Risk increased if light Adequate lighting (eg. Blackout) and None levels are too low. only continue when normal light levels resume. Mats are of an We ensure that users approved density are always fully Mats dense enough however a bad fall informed of risks and None to absorb break fall could cause injury if are supervised when mats are missed. practicing. Gi training gear is We will check who required after the first has uniforms already month, however and provide the Attire None before this, suitable option to purchase sporting wear is with a discount for allowed. members. Between the committee and If any accidents training member we Accident reporting occur, they will be None will keep track of this reported in a log. each week with dates and times. We have agreed to always have one Any of the karate ‘driver’ at socials and society members. If it keep track of involves alcohol then attendance so no- Socials someone may None one is lost or left overindulge. Other alone. Members are risks depend on reminded to know social types. their limits and drink sensibly. Designated drivers must have a clean Drivers and Transport (injury, driver’s licence and passengers could be illness, accident, must be fully insured. injured in transit to or None MiDAS registered Their vehicle must from events and drivers) have an up to date competitions. MOT and road tax certificate. Students are kept under supervision by Students could be coaches and injured whilst instructors, medical Competitions/trips competing and whilst staff are always on None spectating if they hand if needed at all stand too close. competitions. At courses, a first aider is always present. Shield infected feet with suitable non-slip foot covering whilst training. Training shoes are considered a last resort as others train barefoot, extreme care must Spread of contagious be taken. Contagion foot conditions on None Consideration should mats be given to segregating students with training shoes to avoid risk of injury to others. Mats are cleaned and washed regularly to maintain them clean.

Carried out by:

President Name: Lee Winning Signature: ______

Secretary Name: Dario Luis Fernandez Ainaga Signature:______

Treasurer Name: Jakub Poroslo Signature:______

Date: 26/09/2017