Date Modified: 23 July 2012 Implementation Date: 23 July 2012 Due for Review: 7 November 2014

Curriculum activity risk assessment Cricket - Indoor

Activity scope This document relates to student participation in Indoor Cricket as a curriculum activity, including the teaching of indoor cricket skills, team training and competition matches conducted by schools.

Risk level This document is a guideline, the actual risk level will vary according to the specific circumstances of the activity and these must be considered when assessing the inherent risk level and planning the activity. As a starting point, ask the following questions:  Which students will be involved?  Where will the students be?  What will the students be doing?  Who will be leading the activity?  What will the students be using?

Inherent risk level Action required/approval Teachers/leaders: Some chance of an  Document controls in planning documents and/or complete this Curriculum Medium incident and injury Activity Risk Assessment. Activity description:requiring first aid  Consider obtaining parental/carer permission.

Start date: Finish date: No. of students (approx): Class groups: Supervision ratio (approx):

Listed below are the minimum recommendations for this type of activity. For any items checked ‘No’, provide further information regarding the additional or alternate controls to be implemented for the safe conduct of the activity. Minimum supervision Adequate adult supervision is to be provided. If an adult other than a registered teacher is engaged for instruction, a teacher should be present to take overall responsibility. Blue Card requirements must be adhered to. Registered teacher with minimum qualifications as outlined below OR An adult with minimum qualifications as outlined below, in the presence of a registered teacher. Further information:

Minimum qualifications The qualifications listed in this section are minimums for each type of situation. Leaders are encouraged to seek training to raise their qualification level above the minimum listed. Current first aid qualifications including Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or ready access to first aid facilities, including qualified personnel.

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For a leader other than a registered teacher: Get Active Queensland Cricket Coaching Course or equivalent. Further information:

Minimum equipment/facilities If ‘No’ is ticked, provide further information. Yes No First aid kit suitable for activity Communication system: phone-line at location mobile phone

phone-line at location walkie talkies/UHF radio student/adult messenger mobile phone; Other: Drinking water (students should not share drinking containers) Protective equipment (batting gloves, protector/box) and appropriate footwear A fielding exclusion zone must be clearly marked in an arc extending from the centre of the batting crease at a radius of 3 metres Further information:

Hazards and suggested control measures All persons engaging in this activity should:  identify the hazards, including any additional hazards not mentioned here  assess their significance  manage the potential risks. Listed below are indicative hazards/risks and suggested control measures. They are by no means exhaustive lists. After checking these, add details of any other identified hazards/risks and additional controls you intend to implement.

Date Modified: 23 July 2012 Implementation Date: 23 July 2012 Due for Review: 7 November 2014 Uncontrolled copy. Refer to the Department of Education, Training and Employment Policy and Right Through the Gap Procedure Register at http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/ to ensure you have the most current version © 2006 End of Level Boss of this document. Page 2 of 6 Implementation plan/ Hazards/risks Control measures Yes No Additional controls Biological  Comply with Management of Prescribed material Contagious Conditions and Infection Control Guideline.  Body fluids (e.g. blood,  Ensure that personal items such as saliva, sweat) mouthguards, towels and drink bottles are not shared. Environmental  Ensure that the condition of the playing conditions area is of an acceptable standard, is level  Surfaces and free of obstacles.  Surroundings Equipment  Check equipment for damage before and  Balls during use. Bats without taping (or grip), or bats that have been altered in any way  Bats should not be used.  Protective  Ensure that all equipment matches the equipment size, strength and ability of the students.  Ensure that a recognised indoor cricket ball is used.  Note that players may wear protective clothing when fielding, provided the safety of that player and all other players on court is not compromised.  Note that batting gloves must be worn on each hand by both batters, and a groin protector/box is recommended when batting and fielding.  Note that bats must be made of wood with dimensions less than 96.5x10.8cm and have a suitable non-slip bat grip.  The wicketkeeper must remain behind the stumps in the 3m fielding exclusion zone until the batter has played the ball. Physical contact  Provide instruction in rules, safety procedures and prerequisite skills before  Collisions by students participate. players  Instruct students in proper fielding techniques, and enforce the rules regarding physical contact to prevent rough play. Students  Modify games to match the skills and fitness levels of students.  Obtain parental permission, including relevant medical information.  Where necessary, obtain advice from relevant advisory visiting teachers or specialist teachers.  When students with medical conditions

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Submitted by: Date: ApprovalList the names of those who were involved in the preparation of this risk assessment.

Approved as submitted

Approved with the following condition(s):

Not approved for the following reason(s):

By: Designation:

Signed: Date:

Once approved, activity details should be entered into the School Curriculum Reference no: Activity Register by administrative staff.

Monitor and review To be completed during and/or after the activity and/or at the Yes No completion of the series of activities. Are the control measures still effective? Have there been any changes? Are further actions required? Details:

Important links Cricket Australia – Indoor Cricket http://www.cricket.com.au/get-involved/play-cricket/indoor-cricket Developing a Sun Safety Strategy http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/education/community/Pages/Developing-a-Sun- Safety-Strategy.aspx First Aid http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/corp/hr/workplace/Pages/First-Aid.aspx

Uncontrolled copy. Refer to the Department of Education, Training and Employment Policy and Procedure Register at http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/ to ensure you have the most current version of this document. Cricket - Indoor — Page 5 of 6 Get Active Queensland Accreditation http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/sportrec/community-programs/education- Program and-training/get-active-queensland-accreditation-program/course-information Health and Safety incident recording, http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/corp/hr/workplace/Pages/Health-and-Safety-Incident- notification and management Recording,-Notification-and-Management.aspx Management of Prescribed Contagious http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/education/community/Pages/Management-of- Conditions Prescribed-Contagious-Conditions.aspx Managing risks with chemicals in http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/corp/hr/workplace/Pages/Managing-Risks-with- Department of Education, Training and Chemicals-in-Department-of-Education,-Training-and-Employment-(DETE)- Employment (DETE) workplaces Workplaces.aspx Queensland Bulls http://www.qldcricket.com.au/default.asp?PageID=406 Queensland Cricket http://www.qldcricket.com.au/ Queensland School Sport Unit http://www.learningplace.com.au/default_suborg.asp?orgid=128&suborgid=788 School Excursions http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/education/management/Pages/School- Excursions.aspx Working with Children Check – Blue http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/corp/hr/management/Pages/Working-with-Children- Cards Check---Blue-Cards.aspx

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