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RISK ASSESSMENT Men’s Lacrosse September 2017 Assessed by: Linda Farrall, Kate Hayhoe, Tom Kemp Activities usually carried out: Oxstalls Astro and The Folley Competitions: various

Action Risk Control Measures Currently in Place complete Hazard Description Persons Risk Action Required exposed Level signature Road traffic incident Students See generic ‘SU General Sports Fixtures Travel risk assessment’ Low

Adverse weather conditions Captain will check the state of the playing surface before any activity is started. All hazards moved from Training/games called off can lead to frozen, slippery Students pitch e.g. animal faeces, water bottles. Training and games will be cancelled in or after extreme weather Low if weather too severe waterlogged, uneven or conditions if the playing surface is unsafe. muddy pitches / astro, Ensure appropriate footwear is worn: trainers with adequate grip for the astroturf; boots for playing on the resulting in injury grass. If appropriate footwear is not worn, members will not be allowed to participate. Ensure shoe laces are tied and are not loose. Low Poor instruction leading to Students No student will be allowed to play until they made aware of safe practice in the sport. unsafe practice Captain / coach will suspend any student who does not follow correct procedures or who is behaving in a manner that puts others at risk. Captain will outline the injuries that are common in the sport and why those injuries occur.

Cuts / bruises from stick Students Safe defending techniques are taught before students are allowed to play. Med Ensure appropriate checks NGB rules state that body checks may only made below the shoulders and above the waist, but protective clothing is not to the side or back. Players are taught the correct technique and if they do not comply, will worn at all times (e.g. not be allowed to play / train. arm guards) Students injuring themselves Students Correct lifting and handing technique is taught by Captain before any student moves the goals low when carrying goal

Inadequate lighting – might Students No play / training allowed if lighting is inadequate Low interfere with visuals

Jewellery / long nails – Students All jewellery is to be removed but if not possible, taped over. Nails must be shorter than fingers. Players responsible for causing injury to the wearer. Low removing jewellery and nail length. Spectators encroaching onto Students, Captain to keep spectators at least 3 metres away from the pitch. Low the field of play and collision officials & with officials and players. spectators

D:\Docs\2018-04-26\0af410cfc8ae46f42f436a0bde5c0c42.doc 1 Injury associated with Students Participants must warm up and cool down properly before play / training. Med Contact kept to minimum normal competition / training During training, first aiders are available at Oxstalls. Captain must check that there is first aid during training to avoid provision at away matches. injury, however training Helmets will be worn by all goal tenders and it is recommended that they wear lower body protection such before games is full as shin guards and knee pads. contact, so increased Gumshields mandatory for all players risk MEN’S RULES & PPE: gloves, helmets and elbow pads must be worn during training and games. This is enforced by captains and referees. It is recommended that men wear shoulder/ rib pads during play.

Assault / medical emergency Students All players have been asked to declare medical conditions when joining club. Captain has been Low All students must be provided with accident report forms and has been instructed on what to do with these forms. members of the Club Club Captain has security’s main telephone number and member’s emergency contacts (those who are not are numbers in case of emergencies. 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 procedures to follow in the case of emergencies abroad should be in place. Emergency Contact be insured. 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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