Risk Assessment Forms / Papers s2

RISK ASSESSMENT: UOG Women’s Hockey March Nov ‘17 Assessed by: Natalie Barrett, Charlotte Purvis and Chelsea Fisher Activities usually carried out by the Hockey Club: Training: Oxstalls Sports Park Matches: Various locations, mainly at Universities. Tour: Lloret de Mar (Outgoing) 2-9 April ‘17

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 (both permanent and Students Hockey goals to be checked by both team captains and Umpires in order to deem them Low temporary): danger of goals safe for use. collapsing or injuries from implements used to secure 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 wear shin dangerous tackling leading should be responsible for the actions of the players. Abide by the referee’s decisions. Med pads. to injuries Captains to communicate with any player who appears to be behaving in a manner that puts others at risk. Hockey sanctions re: green yellow and red cards. Specific to matches: Students Referee must be qualified & act under Hockey Guidelines. Low dangerous play Inappropriate kit, especially Students Any inappropriate footwear should be pointed out. Low Shin pads and gum shields footwear, which can lead to Only trainers or astroturf shoes should be worn on astro turf (no barefoot, studs, blades or must be worn at all practices injuries to lower limbs, molded). Shin pads & gum shields must also be worn at all times. and matches. mouth. Goalie must wear: Leg Guards, Kickers, Hand Protectors, Body Armour, Padded Shorts, Cover Shorts, Abdo Guard, Neck Guard and Helmet

D:\Docs\2018-04-30\0ccf3153e657b31e9860a01d0e040e87.doc 1 Jewellery – causing injury to Students Insist all jewellery is taped over or removed. Players responsible for others or the wearer. Referees will check this before each game. Low removing sharp jewellery.

Spectators encroaching onto Students, Referee to keep spectators outside touchlines Low the field of play and collision officials & with officials and players. spectators Flag posts, being too close Students Low Captain and referee to check to pitch on half way line, prior to match / training under 5 foot high, or with pointed top. 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 Source penalty corner masks Injury associated with A first aid kit is taken to each match (and restocked regularly). if necessary, club already normal play / training A first aider must be present at each match. have them. Coverage by SU insurance. During penalty corners, face masks can be worn, this is up to the players. 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) 01242 714402 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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