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ActivityRiskAssessments
ContentsArchery........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2Arts&Crafts..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
RollerRacers.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Cooking/Baking...................................................................................................................................................................................................................11Dance&Performance.........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
ForestGames..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................16TarpaulinWaterSlide.........................................................................................................................................................................................................19
NerfFoamTargetShooting...............................................................................................................................................................................................21
Rocket&Rocketcars(Building).....................................................................................................................................................................................24Rocket&Rocketcars(Launching)..................................................................................................................................................................................26
Striking&Fieldinggames..................................................................................................................................................................................................29Swimming................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
TeamGames...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
TugofWar...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................41WaterGauntlet......................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
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ArcheryLocation:Fields
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Tripping/Stumblingwhilstwalkinginthe
archeryareaChildren High
Briefthechildrenonacceptableandappropriatebehaviourwhenonthearcheryrange,anyinappropriatebehaviourwillbedealt
withaccordingly-seeBehaviourpolicy.
Suitablenumberofsupervisingstaffinadditiontoqualifiedarcheryinstructorbasedonnumberofchildrenparticipating.
Low
GettinghitbyarrowsChildrenStaff
OthersonsiteMedium
Stafftomonitorareaaroundandbehindthearcheryranges,andstopsessionimmediatelyifthereareotherpeopleinthearea.
Onlyreleasearrowsoncommandfrominstructor.Onlycollect
arrowsoncommandfrominstructor.
Pointarrowsattargetorflooratalltimesandnodeliberatehighorwideshooting.
Allspectatorstoremainbehindsafetyline.
Warnotherpeopleonsitethatarcheryistakingplaceandexplain
theboundarieswiththeuseofwarningsigns.
Low
Walkingintoarrows ChildrenStaff Medium
Briefthechildrenthoroughlywiththesafetyinstructionsandrulesstatedbelow.
Walkslowlydownthesidesofthetargetasopposedtowalking
Low
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directlyintotargetanddonotstanddirectlyinfrontofarrowwhenremovingit.
Suitableshowstobeworn(noopentoe/sandals).
Catchinghair/jewellery Children Low Adviseallchildrentoremovealljewelleryandtiehairback. Low
Bruisingtoarm DemonstratingInstructorChildren Medium
Advisechildrentowearlongsleevetopsorjumpersifappropriateweather.
Instructchildrenonthecorrectarmpositionifneeded.
Armbracestobewornduringeveryarcherysessionforsafety.
Low
Lostarrows ChildrenStaff Medium
Childrenareencouragedtocollecttheirownarrows,andcounteachoneafteruse.
Staffwilllookformissingarrowswhensuitableandsafe.
Everyeffortwillbemadetosearchformissingarrows.
Low
Hypo/hyperthermiaandexposure
ChildrenStaff Medium
Staffwillensurethatthechildrenwithinthegroupareclothedappropriatelyfortheweather–waterproofs,hat,gloves,warm
clothes,sun-creametc.
Staffwillensurethatthechildrenarehydratedandwillmonitorthestateofallindividualswithinthegroup.
Staffwillbepreparedtostoporhaveabreakduringthesession.
Low
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SafetyInstructionsgivenbyArcheryInstructor:
• Placebraceonyourweakerarm,insideforearm• Pickupbowwith'braced'arm-'RabbitEars'pointingup• Holdbowtowardstargetandrotatesostringisunderarm• Sparearmpicksuparrowandplaceontopofbow• Arrowswhitefinepointsup,clickendbetweengoldrings• Turnbowuprighttowardstarget• Turnbodysideontotarget.• Keep'braced'armstraight• Sparearmpullsbackonstringwithfingertipstoshoulder• Whenreadyreleasestringtofirearrow
Rules:
• Donotcrossfiringlineunlesstold• Shootattargetsdirectlyinfront• Keepallloadedbowspointingatthetarget• Walkwhencollectingarrows• Keeparrowpointingdowntowardstheground• Lookbehindwhenremovingarrowsfromtarget• 8childrenpermittedtoshootatonetime.
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Arts&CraftsLocation:Classroom
Thesignificanthazardsassociated
withthisactivity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Children’sbehaviour Children Medium
Childrenareremindedofthesafetyinstructionsbeforetheactivitystarts.Appropriatestafftochildratiosdependentonnumberof
participants.
Childrenarealsoremindedofthecamprulestoensuetheybehaveappropriatelythroughouttheentireactivity.
Anyinappropriatebehaviourwillbedealtwithaccordingly–see
BehaviourPolicy.Removalofchildrenfromtheactivitywilloccurifnecessary.
Low
Equipment:• Faulty• Misuse• Tripsandslips
ChildrenStaff Medium
Allequipmentwillbecheckedandassessedbeforeitisused,allequipmentiswellmaintainedandingoodworkingorder.
Allequipmentisstoredsafelyandoutofthewayduringthearts
andcraftstoreducechildrenslippingortrippingoverit.
AllstaffmembersareawareofourManualHandlingpolicytoensuretheyarenotliftingheavyequipmentindependently.
Low
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Equipmentuse–scissors,pencils,pens
andrulersChildren Medium
Childrenwillbekeptunderclosesupervisionwhenusingscissorsforartsandcrafts.
Childrenwillberemindedtobecarefulwhenusingthesematerialsandtools,thosethatneedassistancewillbesupportedbystaff
membersorCrewTrainees.
Low
Allergicreactionsorupsetstomachs–
Causedbyingestionoforexposuretopaints,gluevapours,facepaintsandnatural
itemscollectedoutside
ChildrenStaff Medium
Checkmedicalformsforallergyinformationbeforetheactivity.Anyonewithanallergytoe.g.facepaintsmustnotbebroughtinto
contactwiththesesubstances.
Issuerulesorprovidesupervisionwhencollectednaturalitems(e.g.berries,fungi).Ensureeveryonewasheshandsattheendof
theactivityandbeforeeatingfood.
Low
Smallitems–swallowingorchoking Children Medium
Instructorstoconductanareasearchbeforebeginningactivitytolookforsmallitems.
Constantsupervisionoverthegroupduringanyactivity.
Low
Wetsurfaces–slipsandtrips
ChildrenStaff Medium
Classroomsandsurfacesarecheckedbeforeandafteranyartsandcraftstakeplace,thiswillreducetheriskofslipsandtrips.
Theactivityleaderwillalsoensurethereisenoughspaceforallchildrentotakepartintheactivitysafely.
Low
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RollerRacersLocation:Hard-courtorIndoorSportsHall
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating
(High,Medium,Low)
Trackconditionsincreasingthe
likelihoodofaccidentChildren Low
Instructortocheckhard-courtorsportshallfloorbeforeRollerRacersessiontoensureitissafe–arrangemaintenanceif
needed.
Communicationwithschoolsiteteamtodecideifanyothermaintenanceisrequiredbeforesessionstarts.
Low
Crashresultinginseriousinjury Children Medium
Childrentobemadeawareofallsafetyinstructionsandrulesasstatedbelow.
Ensureallchildrenarewearingsuitableattire–closedshoes.
FirstAideronsiteatalltimes,andabletocommunicateclearlywithstaffrunningthesessionwithwalkie-talkies.FirstAiderable
torespondtoemergencysituationsshouldtheyarise.
Trackkeptfreeofdebris–branches,litter,foreignobjectsetc..
RollerRacersaremaintainedandcheckedregularly–beforeandaftersession.
Low
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Crashresultinginminorornoinjury Children High
Childrentobemadeawareofallsafetyinstructionsandrulesasstatedbelow.
Ensureallchildrenarewearingsuitableattire–closedshoes.
Childrenareinstructedtositdownontheequipmentas
demonstratedbyaleader.Handsarekeptonhandlebarsatalltimes.
FirstAideronsiteatalltimes,andabletocommunicateclearly
withstaffrunningthesessionwithwalkie-talkies.
Low
Bikesriddenincorrectly–wrongwayaroundtrack,intootherridersandthroughcentreof
track.
ChildrenStaff High
Childrenareinitiallyassessedwhengivenarollerracertoensuretheyarecompetentandabletofollowinstructionsgiven.
ALLchildrentolistentosafetyinstructionsandrulesbefore
sessioncommences.
Riderswillalwaystravelinthesamedirectionthroughoutthewholesessiontoreduceanyconfusion.
Trackiswelldefinedbyconesandstaffwhowillsupervise.
Low
Children’sbehaviour-Inabilityordecisiontonotfollowdirectionsor
cooperate
Children Medium
Clearbehaviourexpectationssetoutatthestartofthesession–childrenalsomadeawareofbehaviourpolicy.
Inappropriatebehaviourwillbedealtwithaccordingly–followingourbehaviourpolicy.Potentialremovalofindividualfromthe
activityisnecessary.
Staffsupervisionbasedonthenumberofchildrencompletingtheactivity.
Low
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Children’sability–unabletocompleteactivitydueto:
• Fear/Anxiety• Complacency• Physicalability
Children Medium
Allstaffmembersencourageasupportive,learningenvironment.
Childrenareallbriefedwithsafetyinstructionsandrulesaccordingtotheirage,abilityandexperience.
Participationisbasedonthechildrenmeetingrequirements.
Demonstrationsareprovidedatthebeginningofthesessiontoensurechildrenseeavisualexampleoftheactivitytheyare
undertaking.
Activitiesarechallengebychoice–childrenarepositivelychallengedbutnotforcedtoparticipateinactivity.
Low
UnauthorisedaccessChildrenStaff
VisitorsLow
RollerRacersarelockedawayinstorecupboardwhennotbeingusedbythechildren.
Childrenaremadeawarethattheyarenottouseequipment
unlessstaffmemberssupervisethem.
Low
Poorsupervisionanddeliveryofactivity
ChildrenStaff Medium
TheCourseleaderrunningthesessionwillbesuitablytrainedandassessedbyadirectorofthebusinessbeforedeliveringRoller
Raceractivitiesontheirown.Low
Faultyequipment Children Medium
RollerRacersareservicedandmaintainedforallsessions.TheCourseleaderrunningthesessionwillcheckeachRollerRacer
beforeusetoensureitissafetouse.
Equipmentissortedsecurelyandkeptdrytoreduceweatherdamage.
Low
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Safetyinstructiongivenbyinstructor:
• 4RollerRacerspermittedonthecourseatonce• Lineupincoloredlinesatstartline.• Onechildpercolourteamstartstherace.• Setsofraces,relays,pointsforpositionsandrotateriders.• Stayinsideofthecourse.• Handsmuststayonhandlesatalltimes,feetinsidevehicle.
Rules:
• Nobarging/contact• Givepeopleandridersspace• Remainincontrolofyourspeedatalltimes
Weatherconditions:• Dehydration• Hyperthermia• Hypothermia• Sunburn
Children Medium
Shadedareasareprovidedduringalloutdooractivities.
Staffmembersensurechildrenaredressedaccordinglytoweather:hats,coats,andgloves.
Staffmembersalwaysencouragechildrentoapplysuncreamwhenrequiredandtakewaterbottlesoutsideduringactivities.
Activitiesmaybecancelledifnecessaryoralternativeactivities
arranged.
Low
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Cooking/BakingLocation:Cookeryrooms/Kitchens
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythe
significanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating
(High,Medium,Low)
Hotsurfaces/liquids–Burnsorscalds Children High
Liftinglidsoffkettles,movinghottinsandwaterisstrictlyrestrictedtostaffmembersonly.
Suitablestaffsupervisionandsafeworkingpracticeinplaceduringall
cookingactivitiestoensuresafetyofchildren
Adequatespaceisalwaysavailableforchildrentotakepartstoreduceriskofinjuries–dependentonsite,somekitchensfollowamaximumperson
restriction,whichwillbeadheredto.
Low
Sharpequipment-cuts Children High
Controlledstorageofkniveswithincookingequipmentbox–theseareoutofboundsforchildren.
Childrenareshowncorrecttechniquewhenusinganysharpequipmentand
supervisedaccordingly.
Knivesarewashedseparatelyfromotherpiecesofequipmenttoreducechancesofinjury.
Low
Slipperyfloors–Sips,tripsorfalls Children Medium
Staffwillensurethatthecookingenvironmentisclearofanyobstaclesinwalkwaysandworkareas.
Allspillagewillbedealtwithimmediatelytoreducechanceofslips.
Low
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Kitchentowelisavailableforallworktopsandfloorstoensureaquickcleanupcanbecompleted.
Useofcookers(electricorgas)–Electricshock,
fireorexplosionChildren High
ElectricalequipmentissubjecttoPATtesting,whichiscompletedbytheschoolyearly.
Childrenwillbesupervisedatalltimeswheninthecookeryroomsandonlytheadultswillbeusingtheovens.
Ovensforfoodpreparationwillnotbeusedforotherpurposes.
Agasisolationvalveshouldbeavailabletoisolatethegassupplywhennotinuse.
Low
Children’sbehaviour Children Medium
Childrenareremindedofasetsafetyinstructionsbeforetheactivitystarts.
Appropriatestafftochildratiosdependentonnumberofparticipants.
Childrenarealsoremindedofthecamprulestoensuetheybehaveappropriatelythroughouttheentireactivity.
Anyinappropriatebehaviourwillbedealtwithaccordingly–seeBehaviour
Policy.Removalofchildrenfromtheactivitywilloccurifnecessary.
Low
Children’sallergies–Inadvertentcontactor
staffnotaware.Children Medium
Allstafftobemadeawareofanyallergiesforallchildrenwhoaresensitivetofoodsandfoodadditives.Staffshouldalsobeawareofingredients/food
additivespresentinfoodstuffstoreducethechanceofrisk.Low
FoodpoisoningChildren
Staff
High
Personalhygiene:
• Pupilswillberemindedtowashhandsbeforeandafterhandlinganyfoodandaftervisitstothetoilet.
• Warmwater,soapandpapertowelsareavailableatalltimes.
Low
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• Cutsetc.arecoveredwithwaterproofadhesivedressings.• Longhairwillbetiedback.
Storage:
• Onlysmallquantitiesoffoodshouldbestoredandcorrectrotationshouldbeensured.
• ‘Useby’and‘bestbefore’datesshouldbecheckedbeforeuse.• Foodstoredinsuitablecontainers.
Foodhandling:
• Nohigh-riskrawfoodskeptonsite.• Equipment,includingcutlerystoredinsecure,cleanconditionsand
usedonlyforfoodpreparation.
Cleaning:
• Worksurfacescleanedwithanti-bacterialcleanerbeforeandafteranyfoodpreparation.
• Equipment,includingcutleryshouldbestoredinsecure,cleanconditionsandusedonlyforfoodpreparation.
• Sitecleanerswillemptyallrubbishbinsforwastefood.
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Dance&PerformanceLocation:Hall/Studio
Thesignificanthazardsassociated
withthisactivity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythe
significanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating
(High,Medium,Low)
Collisionswithotherchildrencausingthe
followingminorinjuries• Trips• Falls
Children High
Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyminorinjuries.
Staffsupervisionisarrangedbytheactivityleadertoensurethereisenoughspacefordancingandchildrenaresuitablymanagedandkeptsafe.
Low
MajorInjuries• Brokenbones• Concussion
Children Medium Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyinjuriesandiscompetentindealingwithemergencysituations. Low
Dancingsurface(Hallorstudio) Children Medium
Danceareasarecheckedbeforeandafteranydancingsessions;thiswillreducetheriskofslipsandtrips.
Theactivityleaderwillalsoensurethereisenoughspaceforallchildrento
dancesafely.
Low
Injuriesfromsurroundingequipment Children Medium
Anyequipmentnotbeingusedwillbekeepawayandstoredsafely.
Chairswillbeplacedsothereareislesandspacesforpeopletomovetoandfromchairs.
Low
Children’sbehaviour Children MediumChildrenareremindedofasetsafetyinstructionsbeforetheactivitystarts.Appropriatestafftochildratiosdependentonnumberofparticipants.
Low
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Childrenarealsoremindedofthecamprulestoensuetheybehaveappropriatelythroughouttheentireactivity.
Anyinappropriatebehaviourwillbedealtwithaccordingly–seeBehaviour
Policy.Removalofchildrenfromtheactivitywilloccurifnecessary.
DehydrationChildren
Staff
Medium
ChildrenandStaffhavebeeninstructedtobringwateralongtothesessionswiththem.ChildrenandStaffwillhaveaccesstoadrinkingfountainatthe
centreandwillbegivensufficientwaterandrestbreaks.
ChildrenandStaffwillbeencouragedandallowedtodrinkwaterwhenevertheyneedtoduringthesessions.
Low
Clothingandshoes Children MediumChildrenwillbegivenadviceandinstructionsonappropriateclothingandfootwearforthedancesessions.Alljewellerymustberemovedbefore
danceactivitiescommence.Low
Staging(ifappropriate)Children
Staff
High
Childrenwillbegivensafetyinstructionswhendancingonthestage,theCourseLeaderwillensurechildrenareawareoftheareaofspacetheycan
danceandmovearoundin.
Amarkerwillbeusedtoshowthechildrenhowclosetothefrontofthestagethechildrencancometo.
Low
Dancingstunts/lifts Children High
DancingstuntsandliftswillbefullyexplainedandtaughtthroughbytheCourseLeaderandsupportedbytheLeaderswithineachgroup.
Safetyruleswillbeexplainedandeachgroupmustshowunderstandingofthesafetyelementsandwhattheyroleisinthestuntbeforethestuntwill
beattempted.
Low
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ForestGamesLocation:Forest
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating(High,
Medium,Low)Faultyequipmentleadingtoinjury Children Medium Allequipmentischeckedbeforeandafterusetoensureitsafeto
takeintotheforesttousewiththechildren. Low
Misuseofequipmentleadingtoinjury Children Medium
Activityleaderbriefsthechildrenbeforethecommencementofforestgames,thesafetyinstructionsaretobefollowedatall
times.Low
Minorinjuries(Cuts,bruisesand
abrasions)Children High
Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyminorinjuries.
Staffsupervisionisarrangedbytheactivityleadertoensurechildrenaresuitablymanagedandkeptsafe.
Low
Majorinjuries(Concussion,broken
bonesetc..)Children Medium Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyinjuriesandis
competentindealingwithemergencysituations. Low
Children’sbehaviour Children High
Childrenareremindedofthesafetyinstructionsbeforetheactivitystarts.Childrenarealsoremindedofthecamprulestoensuethey
behaveappropriatelythroughouttheentireactivity.
Anyinappropriatebehaviourwillbedealtwithaccordingly–seeBehaviourpolicy.Removalofchildrenfromtheactivitywilloccuris
necessary.
Low
Surfaces&vegetation(Slips,tripsoringestions)
Children MediumForestareascheckedbeforeactivitybystaffmemberstoensuresafeandsecure–ifhazardsarelocatedthentheareaissectioned
offwithropeortape,whichiscleartoeverybody.Low
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Staffmemberswillalsoremindchildrennottoingestanyplants,leavesorberriesetc.Stafftocheckallergyplansbeforeactivity
commences.
Staffwillalsoremindchildrentoonlyusematerialsleftonthefloorfordenbuilding–theyareNOTtouseanygrowingmaterials.
Weather:• Sunburn• Hyperthermia• Hypothermia• Dehydration
Children Medium
Stafftoensurethatchildrenareappropriatelydressedforforestgames–waterproofs,gloves,hats,suncreametc.
Sessionsmayhavetobepostponedduetoextremeweatherconditions–highwinds,heavyrainandreducedvisibility.
Low
Wildlife/Insects(Bitesandstings) Children Medium
Stafftoremindchildrennottodisturbanylivinganimalsthattheymayfind–ifwasps/beesnestarefoundthesewillbereported
immediatelyandchildrenremovedfromthearea.
Stafftocheckmedicalandallergysheetsforallchildrenbeforeactivitystarts.
Firstaideronsiteatalltimesduringforestgamesforanymedicalconcerns-bucketofcoldwaterandspongetakenouttotheforest
forimmediateapplication.
Low
Lostchild Children Medium
Staffmemberstoremindchildrentostaywithoneanother.
Airhornusedtoensureallchildrenreturnbacktostaffinbetweengames.StaffinbetweeneverygametoensureallchildrenarepresentmustcompleteHeadcounts-seeLostChildPolicyif
necessary.
Suitableratiosofsuitablestaffdependentonnumberofchildrenparticipating.
Low
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Safetyinstructionsgivenbyinstructor:
• Stayinsidetheboundaries• Watchoutfordebris&obstacles• Keepoutofunsafezones• Noclimbingtrees• Nothrowingsticks• Useofforestmaterialsontheground• Norippingortearingofleavesorbranches• Nodestructiontootherpeoplesdens(ifappropriate)
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TarpaulinWaterSlideLocation:Field
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Surfaceconditions:• Wetground• Debris• Stumblesandtrips
Children High
Theactivitywillalwaystakepartonflatgrasswithaslopegradientofnomorethan20degeestoreduceslipsandtrips.
Thetarpaulinwillbethoroughlycheckedbytheactivityleadertocheckfordebrisandassessthesuitabilitybeforethesession
commences.
Low
Children’sbehaviour Children Medium
Appropriatestafftochildratiosdependentonnumberofparticipants.
Childrenarealsoremindedofthecamprulestoensuetheybehave
appropriatelythroughouttheentireactivity.
Anyinappropriatebehaviourwillbedealtwithaccordingly–seeBehaviourPolicy.Removalofchildrenfromtheactivitywilloccurif
necessary.
Low
Weatherconditions:• Sunburn• Hyperthermia• Hypothermia• Dehydration
Children Medium
Stafftoensurethatchildrenareappropriatelydressedforstrikingandfieldinggames–waterproofs,gloves,hats,suncreametc.
Sessionsmayhavetobepostponedduetoextremeweatherconditions–highwinds,heavyrainandreducedvisibility.
Low
Minorinjuriesfrominappropriateclothing Children Medium Allchildrenmustwearappropriateswimmingcostumesbefore
sliding. Low
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Allchildrenmusttieuplonghairandremoveanyjewelleryorwatches.
FrictionburnsfromTarpaulin Children High
Thetarpaulinisconstantlywateredwithahosetocreateawaterflowalongthewholelengthoftheslide.
Lubricatingliquidwillbemixedwithwatertocreateslippery
surface.
Childrenwillbegiveninflatablerideonswithinstructionstoholdthesuppliedgrabhandles.
Low
Equipment:• Faulty• Misuse• Tripsandslips
ChildrenStaff Medium
Allequipmentwillbecheckedandassessedbeforeitisused,allequipmentiswellmaintainedandingoodworkingorder.
Allequipmentisstoredsafelyandoutofthewayduringthe
sessiontoreducechildrenslippingortrippingoverit.
AllstaffmembersareawareofourManualHandlingpolicytoensuretheyarenotliftingheavyequipmentindependently.
Low
Childrencollidingwitheachotherwhilston
theslideChildren High
Staffwillensureonechildslidesdownthetarpaulinatatime.Onlywhenchildhasdismountedslideatbottomdoesthenextchild
cometothestartline.Low
Unauthorisedaccess Children High Theslidewillbesupervisedallthetimes,andwillbeputawayassoonaspossibleaftertheeventhasfinished. Low
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NerfFoamTargetShootingLocation:SportsHall
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Beinghit/shotbyafoamDart
ChildrenStaff Medium
Childrenbriefedonsafetyinstructionsandrulesbeforesessioncommencesandthroughout.
Childrenaretoonlyaimdowntheshootingrangeandremindedto
NEVERpointaNerfgunatanotherperson.
Thereisaclearsafetyandfiringlinetoensurechildrensafetyduringthesession.
Onceallparticipantshaveshotalloftheirdarts,thenerfgunsareplacesdown,safetyonandcheckedbyrangeinstructorbefore
whistleisblownforcollection.
Low
Finger/skintrappedwhenloadingrifle Children Medium
DemonstrationsgivenonhowtosafelyloadseachtypeofNerfGun
Childrenareremindedofrulesandsafetyinstructionbeforesessioncommences.
Low
Rifleshootingrange ChildrenStaff Low ShootingrangetobesetupandinspectedbyLeadertoensuresafe
distances. Low
Minorinjuries ChildrenStaff Low Firstaidkitandfirstaideronsiteatalltimes Low
Standardofshooters Children Medium Unavoidable–instructortoteachsomebasicaimshootingdrillsto Low
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Staff ensurecompetencies
Injuriestopeopleoutsidetheareaof
range
ChildrenStaff Medium
NerfTargetShootingtakesplaceinisolationinthesportshalltoensuretherearenootherchildren,stafforvisitorsnearby.Thetargetarelinedupagainstthesportshallwalltoensurenodarts
escapethroughdoors/windows.
Low
Ricochet ChildrenStaff Medium
Targetsandbackboardscheckedregularlywiththeinstructor.
Allchildrentoweareyeprotectionbeforetakingpositionontheshootingrange.
Low
UnauthoriseduseChildrenStaff
VisitorsHigh
Nerfshootingisalwayssupervisedwhileattherange.
Whenequipmentisnotinuseitissafelystoredawayfromothersanddartsarekeptseparatelyfromtherifleswhensessionisnot
active.
Low
Slips&Trips Children Medium
Rangecheckedandinspectedbeforecommencementofsession.Childrentoldnottorunwhenmovingaroundtherange,from
stationtostation.
Uponcollectionofdartschildrenareremindedtowalkoncepermittedtocollect.
Low
Equipmentfailure Children Medium
Allequipmentischeckedregular–beforeandafteruse.Anyproblemswithequipmentarereported.
Anyfaultyequipmentisremovedfromsiteandserviceduntil
repaired.
Low
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SafetyInstructionsgivenbyinstructor:• NerfGunmustbekeptpointingforwards• Shootattargetsdirectlyinfront• Safetyglassesmustbewornatalltimes• Onlyapproachastationwhenitsclear• NevercrossthefiringlineRules:• 4childrentoeverystation,supervisedbyastaffmember• Aimtohitasmanytargetsaspossible• Pushforwardssafetythenpullontriggertofire.• Mustpullbackwardsonsafetyaftershot• Oncealldartsarefired,passbacktostaffmember.• Childrenwaitbehindsafetyline.
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Rocket&Rocketcars(Building)Location:Classroom/Sportshall
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythe
significanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating
(High,Medium,Low)
Useofscissors-childrencouldcutthemselvescausing
minorinjuries
Children Medium
Childrenwillberemindedofboththerulesandsafetyinstructionsbeforecommencementofactivity.Firstaideronsiteatalltimestorespondtoany
minorormajorinjuries.
Thescissorsusedforbuildingtherocketsandrocketscarsareageappropriatechildren’sscissors.
Low
Childreningestingglue/Prittstick Children Medium Staffsupervisionwillensurechildrenarefollowinginstructionsandensure
childrenarenotingestingmaterialsorusingtheminappropriately. Low
Axelscanbedifficulttoattachtowheelswhichcouldcauseaninjury
Children Medium
Childrenwillberemindedofboththerulesandsafetyinstructionsbeforecommencementofactivity.
Suitablestaffsupervisionwillbepresenttoensurechildrenarefollowing
instructionsandtosupportifnecessary.
Low
Children’sbehaviour Children Medium
Childrenareremindedofthesafetyinstructionsbeforetheactivitystarts.Appropriatestafftochildratiosdependentonnumberofparticipants.
Childrenarealsoremindedofthecamprulestoensuetheybehave
appropriatelythroughouttheentireactivity.Anyinappropriatebehaviourwillbedealtwithaccordingly–seeBehaviourPolicy.Removalofchildren
fromtheactivitywilloccurifnecessary.
Low
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Equipment:• Faulty• Misuse• Tripsandslips
ChildrenStaff Medium
Allequipmentwillbecheckedandassessedbeforeitisused,allequipmentiswellmaintainedandingoodworkingorder.
Allequipmentisstoredsafelyandoutofthewayduringtheactivitytoreduce
childrenslippingortrippingoverit.
AllstaffmembersareawareofourManualHandlingpolicytoensuretheyarenotliftingheavyequipmentindependently.
Low
ThebelowtableshowsthesafetyinstructionsandrulesforbuildingbothRocketsandRocketcars–thesewillbedeliveredbytheactivityleaderbeforeand
duringeachactivity.
Activity Safetyinstructions Rules
Rockets
Rollpaperaroundplasticmandrelandgluedown.Cutpaperend3times(2cm),foldandtwistnoseconeon.
Tapenoseconeontopaper.Cutoutandfoldfintemplatesandsticktopaper.
Thencolor/decoratewithfelttips.
Advisecautionwhenusingscissors
Rocketcars
Rollpaperaroundplasticmandrelandgluedown.Cutpaperend3times(2cm),foldandtwistnoseconeon.
Tapenoseconeontopaper.Cutoutandfoldfintemplatesandsticktopaper.PlaceAxelsthroughCorrexandattachwheels.
TaperockettocarbasewithtapeThencolor/decoratewithfelttips.
AdvisecautionwhenusingscissorsAdvisecautionwhenattachingwheels
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Rocket&Rocketcars(Launching)Location:Field/Sportshall
Thesignificanthazardsassociated
withthisactivity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Equipment:• Faulty• Misuse• Tripsandslips
ChildrenStaff Medium
Allequipmentwillbecheckedandassessedbeforeitisused,allequipmentiswellmaintainedandingoodworkingorder.
Allequipmentisstoredsafelyandoutofthewayduringthe
activitytoreducechildrenslippingortrippingoverit.
AllstaffmembersareawareofourManualHandlingpolicytoensuretheyarenotliftingheavyequipmentindependently.
Low
Childrenbeinghitbyrocket/rocketscarswhenbeingfired
Children Medium
Childrenwillberemindedofboththerulesandsafetyinstructionsbeforecommencementofactivity.
Childrenwillbesatawayfromthelaunchersbehindaseriesof
conestoensuretheirsafetyatalltimes.
Low
Weatherconditions:• Sunburn• Hyperthermia• Hypothermia• Dehydration
Children Medium
Stafftoensurethatchildrenareappropriatelydressedforfiringrockets/cars–waterproofs,gloves,hats,suncreametc.
Sessionsmayhavetobepostponedormovedinsidedueto
weatherconditions–highwinds,heavyrainandreducedvisibility.
Low
Children’sbehaviour Children Medium Childrenareremindedofthesafetyinstructionsbeforetheactivitystarts. Low
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Appropriatestafftochildratiosdependentonnumberofparticipants.
Childrenarealsoremindedofthecamprulestoensuetheybehave
appropriatelythroughouttheentireactivity.
Anyinappropriatebehaviourwillbedealtwithaccordingly–seeBehaviourPolicy.Removalofchildrenfromtheactivitywilloccurif
necessary.
Surfacesorfiringareas:• Slipsandtrips• Litter• Wetordamp
Children Medium
Surfacesandfiringareasarecheckedbeforeandafteranyactivities,thiswillreducetheriskofslipsandtrips.
Theactivityleaderwillalsoensurethereisenoughspaceforall
childrentoplayappropriately.
Low
Collisionswithanotherchild Children High
Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyminorinjuries.
Staffsupervisionisarrangedbytheactivityleadertoensurechildrenaresuitablymanagedandkeptsafe.
Theactivityleaderwillalsoensurethereisenoughspaceforall
childrentoplayappropriately.
Low
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ThebelowtableshowsthesafetyinstructionsandrulesforfiringbothRocketsandRocketcars–thesewillbedeliveredbytheactivityleaderbeforeandduringeachactivity.
Activity Safetyinstructions Rules
Rockets
Childrencomeupinpairs,CAplacesrocketonlauncher.Childrenpumpupcanisterstosetpressure.
Countdownfrom3,2,1,thenchildrenfiretherocket.Competitiontoseewhocantravelthefurthest.
NeverstandinfrontofrocketwhenabouttofireRestofchildrenmustbesatawayfromlaunchers
Rocketcars
Childrencomeupinpairs,CAplacesrocketonlauncher.Childrenpumpupcanisterstosetpressure.
Countdownfrom3,2,1,thenchildrenfiretherocket.Competitiontoseewhocantravelthefurthest.
NeverstandinfrontofrocketwhenabouttofireRestofchildrenmustbesatawayfromlaunchers
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Striking&FieldinggamesLocation:Field/Sportshall
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Pitches/surfacesorplayingareas:
• Slipsandtrips• Litter• Wetordamp
Children Medium
Playingareas/surfacesandpitchesarecheckedbeforeandafteranystrikingafieldinggame,thiswillreducetheriskofslipsand
trips.
Theactivityleaderwillalsoensurethereisenoughspaceforallchildrentoplayappropriately.
Low
Weatherconditions:• Sunburn• Hyperthermia• Hypothermia• Dehydration
Children Medium
Stafftoensurethatchildrenareappropriatelydressedforstrikingandfieldinggames–waterproofs,gloves,hats,suncreametc.
Sessionsmayhavetobepostponedduetoextremeweatherconditions–highwinds,heavyrainandreducedvisibility.
Low
Equipment:• Faulty• Misuse• Tripsandslips
ChildrenStaff Medium
Allequipmentwillbecheckedandassessedbeforeitisused,allequipmentiswellmaintainedandingoodworkingorder.
Allequipmentisstoredsafelyandoutofthewayduringgamesandactivitiestoreducechildrenslippingortrippingoverit.Allstaff
membersareawareofourManualHandlingpolicytoensuretheyarenotliftingheavyequipmentindependently.
Low
Collisionswithanotherchild Children High
Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyminorinjuries.
Staffsupervisionisarrangedbytheactivityleadertoensurechildrenaresuitablymanagedandkeptsafe.
Low
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Theactivityleaderwillalsoensurethereisenoughspaceforall
childrentoplayappropriately.
Childrenbeinghitbyamovingobject(Batorball)
Children High
Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyminorinjuriesoremergencysituations–withfullystockedfirstaidkit.
Theactivityleaderwillalsoensurethereisenoughspaceforall
childrentoplayappropriately.
Wicketkeepers/backstopspositionedtoavoidbattersbackswing.Fieldersare10metresawayfromthebatter.Playersremindedto
keepeyeontheball.
Staffsupervisionisarrangedbytheactivityleadertoensurechildrenaresuitablymanagedandkeptsafe.
Low
Children’sbehaviour Children Medium
Childrenareremindedofthesafetyinstructionsbeforetheactivitystarts.
Appropriatestafftochildratiosdependentonnumberof
participants.
Childrenarealsoremindedofthecamprulestoensuetheybehaveappropriatelythroughouttheentireactivity.
Anyinappropriatebehaviourwillbedealtwithaccordingly–see
BehaviourPolicy.Removalofchildrenfromtheactivitywilloccurifnecessary.
Low
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ThebelowtableshowsthesafetyinstructionsandrulesforeachStrikingandFieldinggame–thesewillbedeliveredbytheactivityleaderbeforecommencementforeachactivity.
Typeofgame Safetyinstructions Rules
Softball
Dropbat&runKeepbehindbattinglineAwareofotherplayers
Awareofgroundconditions
Threestrikesthenrun1stbaseonlyifhitbehind
OnepersonperbaseFieldingteamrequireabackstop
OutifstumpedbyballOutifcaughtinair
Stoprunningifbowlerhasball
KwikCricket
Dropbat&runKeepbehindbattinglineAwareofotherplayers
Awareofgroundconditions
Maxof5scoringrunsMustrunwhenbowlerbowlsballStandtothesideofthestumps
OutifcaughtinairorhitsownstumpsOutifstumpedbybowlerONLY
Endofgame-sitdown
Uni-hoc
Nonplayingteamsremainonbenches2handsonSticks
StickremainsbelowwaistheightNoContact
Clearawayallbags,post&otherobstructions/hazardsfrompitchesNowaterbottles
1on1ONLYGoalieonlyallowedinside'D'GoaliecanusefeettokickpuckPlayerscannotusetheirfeet
ifpuckisobstructed-nearestplayerretrieves.Whenpuckgoesbehindgoal,possessiontoGoalie
Endofgame-returntobenches
Football NonplayingteamsremainonbenchesNoContact
Goalieonlyallowedinside'D'ifBallisobstructed-nearestplayerretrieves.
KeepballbelowheadheightNohandballs
Goaliecanusehands.Whenballgoesbehindgoal,possessiontoGoalie
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Kickrounders
KeepbehindbattinglineAwareofotherplayers
Awareofgroundconditions
Onestrikethenrun1stbaseonlyifhitbehind
OnepersonperbaseStoprunningifbowlerhasball
OutifstumpedbyballOutifcaughtinair
DodgeballAwareofotherplayers
NoContactStayawayfromdividingarea
StartwithbacksagainstthewallHitbelowwaist=Out
Caughtball=throwerisoutStayontheirside
WhenoutsitbythesideEndofgame-sitdown
Benchball NostandingoncenterbenchAwareofotherplayers
ThrowballtoteammateonothersideonbenchGotojoiniftheycatch
FirstwithalltheirteamonbenchwinsStayonyourside
Defendersmuststayoffmats
Kinball
HittheballlikevolleyballRemovehandjewelryAwareofotherplayers
Checkforsharpobjectsinthesportshall
Allteamsonthepitchatonce.OneteamhaspossessionofKinBall.Downononekneeholdingballinair.
Onepersonhaschancetohittheballtohittheground.Mustgoupbeforeitcomesdown.
Mustcalloutacolorbeforebeinghit.Thatteamcolormusttrytocatchtheball
Thenrepeathittingprocess
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SwimmingLocation:Pool
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificant
hazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Drowningindeeporshallowwaters Children High
Heighttestcompletedtoensureallchildrenaretallerthantheshallowestendofthepool–iftheirshouldersareshorterthanthedeepestpartoftheshallowendofthepooltheydonotswim.
All4-6yearoldsstayintheshallowendofpool-Swimmingwidthtestcompletedbyallchildrenwantingtoswimindeeperwaters
aged7+assessedbytheLifeguard.
Childrenremindedofallswimmingpoolrulesfortheirsafety.
ANationalPoolQualifiedLifeguardonpoolsideduringeveryswimmingsessionalongsideotherstaffforsupervision.
Failedwidthtestandnon–swimmersmustremainbehindthe
ropeandintheirdepthatalltimes.Thelifeguardwillseparatetheshallowanddeepareasofthepoolwithguidancefromthesiterisk
assessmentwithintheoperationalsiteplan.
Low
Collidingwithanotherchild Children High
Childrenareremindedoftheswimmingpoolrulesbeforethesessioncommences.Anyinappropriatebehaviourwillbedealt
withaccordingly;thiscouldresultinachildmissingtheirswimmingsession.
Low
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Poolequipment(floats,balls,inflatablesand
others)
ChildrenStaff High
Goggles,floatsandotherequipmentisingoodconditionorremovedformthepoolside.
Equipmentischeckedbeforebeingusedinthepool.Children
misusingtheequipmentwillbedisciplinedaccordingly.
Largeinflatablestoonlybeusedwithcompetentswimmers,aged7-12years.Inflatablestobeplacedintothedeeperendofthepool
withmorespacetopreventinjury.
Low
Poolsurround(slipsandtrips) Children Medium
Childrenareremindedtowalkthepoolsideatalltimewhenenteringandexitingthepool.
Oncechildrenhaveenteredthepooltheyareencouragedtostayinforthelengthofthesessiontoreducemovementaroundthe
poolside.
Cleaningschedulesareinplaceateachsite–seeNOP’sandEAP’s.
CheckedonadailybasisbytheCaretaker.
Low
Pooldesign(blindspotsandglare) Children Low QualifiedLifeguardpresentatallswimmingsessions.Otherstaff
membersinformedofsupervisionrolesbyLifeguard. Low
UnauthorisedaccessChildrenVisitorsStaff
High
SwimmingpoolissecurewhennotinuseandlockedbytheLifeguard.LocksarefitforpurposeandcheckedbytheCaretakers
aswellasthepoolarea.
NOPandEAPinoperation.
Low
Poolaccessladders Children Low Regularinspectionsofthepoolandpoolsidearemadedailytoensuretherearenosharpedgesordamages. Low
Waterquality ChildrenStaff High Effectivewatercontrolinplacebythesiteteam–seeNOPand
EAP. Low
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Poolwatertestsincludingchemicallevels.Clarityandtemperature
areperformeddaily.
Regularservicingofthepoolprovidedbytheschoolsspecialistcontractors.
Diving/Jumpingintothepool Children High
Childrenareremindedoftheswimmingpoolrules,whichclearlystates–NOjumpingordivingallowed.
Childrenarenotallowedoutofthepooloncetheyarein–unless
authorisedbyamemberofstaff.
Low
Levelandqualityofsupervision Children Medium
AqualifiedLifeguardmustbepresentduringeveryswimmingsession–certificate1yeartodate.
Atleast2additionalmembersofstaffalongsidetheLifeguardmust
bepresentpoolsideduringeveryswimmingsession.
ItistheresponsibilityoftheLifeguardtodistributestaffaroundthepoolsidetosuperviseaccordingly.
Low
Swimmerswithmedicalorspecialneeds Children Medium
AllmedicalorspecialneedsinformationmustbebroughttotheattentionoftheLifeguardbeforetheswimmingsession
commences.Low
Firstaidprovision ChildrenStaff Medium
Adequatelevelsoftrainedfirstaidersonsite.Afullystockedfirstaidkitiseasilyaccessible.
NOP&EAPinoperation
Low
Rescueprovision/Equipment
ChildrenStaff High
Suitableandsufficientrescueequipmentprovidedbytheschool.
QualifiedLifeguardtrainedandcompetentinalluseofrescueequipment.
Low
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Hygiene ChildrenStaff Medium Childrenwillbeencouragedtoshowerafterusingtheswimming
pool. Low
SwimmingPoolRules:Thesewillbedeliveredtothechildrenbeforeeveryswimmingsession
• Donotenterthepooluntilinstructedtodosobythelifeguard• Entrytothepoolmustbebythesteps• NOjewellery• NO:Diving,jumping,running,ducking,bombingorrunning• Nonswimmerstoremainbehindtherope• NO:fighting,bullying,pushingorthrowingotherbathers• NOjumpingontofloatsfromthesideofthepool• NO:eating,drinkingorchewinggum• Ifthelifeguardblowsthewhistleyoumuststopandlistenforfurtherinstructions• Ifthelifeguardoramemberofstaffinstructsyoutoleavethepoolyoumustleavethepoolimmediately.
GeneralSwimmingPoolSafety:
• Themajorfactorinensuringsafetyisgoodorganisation.• Doorstothepoolhallandchangingroomsmustbekeptlockedatalltimesunlessthereisaresponsiblememberofstaffpresent.• Anominatedmemberofstaffisresponsibleforopeningandlockingtheswimmingpoolatthebeginningandendofeachsession.• TheGroupLeaderwilltakeaheadcountofchildrenenteringthepoolareaatthebeginningofthesession.Thiswillberepeatedattheendofthe
session.TheGroupLeadermustbeawareofthetotalnumberofchildreninthepoolatonetime.• Childrenwillnotbeallowedtoenterthepooluntiladvisedtodosobythepersoninchargeofthesession.• Thepoolrulesmustbeexplainedtoeachgroupatthebeginningoftheirswimsession.• Swimmerswillbeadvisedonwaterdepths.
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Managementofthepool:
• Swimmingwillnottakeplacewithoutthelifeguardpresent.• Thelifeguardisresponsiblefortheoperationofthepool.• Thelifeguardwilladvisemembersofstaffaccordingly.• Thelifeguardwillcomplywiththeschool’sNormalOperatingProceduresandEmergencyActionPlanifnecessary.
Priortoswimming:
• Nofoodordrinkistobetakenintothepoolhall.• Nooutdoorshoesaretobepoolside.• Therulesofthepoolwillbeexplainedtochildrenpriortoeachsession.• ChildrenaretoenterthepoolbytheSTEPSonly.
FurtherinformationisprovidedwithintheschoolsNOP’sandEAPregarding:
• Alarmsystemandemergencyequipment• Chemicaltreatmentandwatertesting• Inspectionofplantandairhandlingunits• Cleaningandhygiene• Legionellacontrol• ChemicalControl• Watermanagementequipmentmaintenance
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TeamGamesLocation:Field,AstroorHall
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Weatherconditions:• Sunburn• Hypothermia• Hyperthermia
Children Medium
Stafftoensurethatchildrenareappropriatelydressedforstrikingandfieldinggames–waterproofs,gloves,hats,suncreametc.
Sessionsmayhavetobepostponedduetoextremeweatherconditions–highwinds,heavyrainandreducedvisibility.
Low
Minorinjuries• Slips• Trips• Stumbles
Children High
Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyminorinjuries.
Staffsupervisionisarrangedbytheactivityleadertoensurechildrenaresuitablymanagedandkeptsafe.
Low
MajorInjuries• Brokenbones• Concussion
Children Medium Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyinjuriesandiscompetentindealingwithemergencysituations. Low
Collisionswithotherparticipants Children High
Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyminorinjuries.
Staffsupervisionisarrangedbytheactivityleadertoensurechildrenaresuitablymanagedandkeptsafe.
Low
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Theactivityleaderwillalsoensurethereisenoughspaceforall
childrentoplayappropriately.
Equipment• Faulty• Misuse• Slipsandtrips
ChildrenStaff Medium
Allequipmentwillbecheckedandassessedbeforeitisused,allequipmentiswellmaintainedandingoodworkingorder.
Allequipmentisstoredsafelyandoutofthewayduringgamesand
activitiestoreducechildrenslippingortrippingoverit.
AllstaffmembersareawareofourManualHandlingpolicytoensuretheyarenotliftingheavyequipmentindependently.
Low
Playingsurface(Hall,fieldorAstro) Children Medium
Playingareas/surfacesandpitchesarecheckedbeforeandafteranystrikingafieldinggame,thiswillreducetheriskofslipsand
trips.
Theactivityleaderwillalsoensurethereisenoughspaceforallchildrentoplayappropriately.
Low
Children’sbehaviour Children Medium
Childrenareremindedofthesafetyinstructionsbeforetheactivitystarts.Appropriatestafftochildratiosdependentonnumberof
participants.
Childrenarealsoremindedofthecamprulestoensuetheybehaveappropriatelythroughouttheentireactivity.
Anyinappropriatebehaviourwillbedealtwithaccordingly–see
BehaviourPolicy.Removalofchildrenfromtheactivitywilloccurifnecessary.
Low
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ThebelowtableshowsthesafetyinstructionsandrulesforavarietyofTeamGames–thesewillbedeliveredbytheactivityleaderbeforecommencementforeachactivity.
Typeofgame Safetyinstructions Rules
Bulldog
NoContactNoTackling
Awareofotherplayers
OnecoloredteamcatchersRunnerhavebibstuckedintotheirbacksRunnersmusttrytoruntotheotherside
Removingtailsandoutofboundaries=catcherContinueuntilnoneremain
Capturetheflag
StayinsidetheboundariesWatchoutfordebris&obstacles
AwareofotherplayersNoclimbingtreesNothrowingsticks
KeepoutofunsafezonesNoTackling
TwoteamshavetoreclaimenemyflagOncecrossedoverhalfway,canbecaught
Ifcaughtwithenemyflag,flagmustbereturnedtobaseIfcaughtmustreturntotheirownside
Smugglers&Coastguards
StayinsidetheboundariesWatchoutfordebris&obstacles
AwareofotherplayersNoclimbingtreesNothrowingsticks
Keepoutofunsafezones
OnecoloredteamcatchersCatchbytouchingotherteams
BringthembacktobaseRunnersfreecaughtrunnerswith'high5's'ONLY1
TeamwithmostCatcheswins(timed)
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TugofWarLocation:Field/Sportshall
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Weightofrope–heavytolift(manualhandling)
ChildrenStaff Medium
Atleasttwopeoplewillcollect,liftandmovethetugorwarropebeforeandaftertheactivityoncamp.
Everyattemptwillbemadetokeeptheropeasdryaspossible,as
thewatermakesitheavier.
Low
Surfaceconditions:• Wetground• Debrisonground• Stumblesandtrips• Crushingrisks
(walls,treesetc…)
Children High
Theactivitywillalwaystakepartonlevelgroundtoreduceslipsandtrips.
Thegroundfortugforwarwillbethoroughlycheckedbythe
activityleadertocheckfordebrisandassessthesuitabilitybeforethesessioncommences.
Allchildrenwillwearsturdyfootwear,whichisassessedbythe
activityleaderbeforethecommencementoftugorwar.
Low
Physicalimpactoftakingpart
(Minorinjuries)Children High
Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyaccidentsorinjuriesduringtheactivity.
Staffandchildrenwillbebriefedonallrulesandsafetyinstructions
Low
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beforetheactivitystarts.
Supervisingstaffratioswillbedependentonnumberofchildrenparticipating.
Ropeburn Children High
Staffandchildrenwillbebriefedonallrulesandsafetyinstructionsbeforetheactivitystarts.
Theactivityleaderwillcompleteavisualcheckoftheropebefore
theactivitystarts.
Firstaiderisalwaysonsitetorespondtoanyaccidentsorinjuriesduringtheactivity–abucketofcoldwaterandspongewillbe
takenouttotheactivityforimmediateapplication.
Low
Childrencollidingintoeachother Children Medium
Childrenwillberemindedtospreadoutovertheropetoensuretheydonotfallintoeachother.
Thegameareawillbekeptcleartoensurethatchildrenobserving
areasafedistanceawayfromthosewhoareparticipating.
Low
Oneteampullingmuchharderthantheother Children High
Theageandabilityoftheteamsparticipatingwillbeevenlybalancedtoensurethatoneteamisnotoverwhelmingtheother.Childrenwillbebriefedonallrulesandsafetyinstructionsbefore
thecommencementofactivity.
Low
Weatherconditions Children Medium
Stafftoensurethatchildrenareappropriatelydressedfortugofwar–waterproofs,gloves,hats,suncreametc.Sessionsmayhavetobepostponedduetoextremeweatherconditions–highwinds
andheavyrain.
Low
Safetyinstructionsgivenbyinstructor:
• Coloredteamgetscalledup-sitononeside• "Standup"
• "Pickuptherope"• "Takethestrain"• Whistlesignifiesstartandend
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• ReturntowaitingzoneRules:
• Letgooftheropeafterthesecondwhistle• Trytoremainontheirfeet• Suitablefootwearforactivityatalltime
WaterGauntletLocation:Astro/Field
Thesignificant
hazardsassociatedwiththis
activity/premises
Theindividualsatriskwhomaybeharmedbythesignificanthazards
Riskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Riskreductionandcontrol–measuresputintoplacetoreducetheriskofhazardsoccurring
Revisedriskrating(High,
Medium,Low)
Collisionswithotherchildren Children High
Briefallchildrenbeforeactivitycommences;gothroughsafetyinstructionsandrulesbelow.
Crewleaderrunningthesessionhasbriefedallstaffoftheareas
theyaresupervising.
Firstaideralwaysonsiteduringtheactivitytorespondtoanymedicalissues,whicharise.
Remindchildrenthattheyareallrunninginthesamedirectionand
mustnotcutacrossthewatergauntlet.
Low
Slipsandtripscausingminorinjuries Children Medium
Surfaceareaisclearedandassessedassafebeforecarryingouttheactivity.
Allchildrenareremindedofrulesandsafetyinstructionsbefore
activitycommencement.
Low
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Firstaideralwaysonsiteduringtheactivitytorespondtoanymedicalissues,whicharise.
Beinghitwiththesponges Children Low
Unavoidable–childrenareencouragedtothrowspongesbelowtheshoulderofotherstoreduceriskofchildrenbeinghitinthe
face.
Inappropriatebehaviourwillbedealtwithaccordingly.
Low
Runningintothenet(onlyifonAstro) Children Medium
Stafftosupervisechildrenandencouragethemtostayawayfromthenetandrunthroughthemiddle.
Appropriatestafftochildratiosdependentonnumberof
participants.
RulesandSafetyinstructionsgiventoALLchildrenbeforecommencementofactivity.
Low
Weatherconditions:• Hypothermia• Hyperthermia• Dehydration• Sunburn
Children Medium
Crewleaderwillensurethattheweatherisappropriateforthisactivity–itwillbecancelled,postponedoranalternativeactivity
willberuninstead
Staffmemberswillensurechildrenarewearingappropriateclothing–t-shirts,shortsandshoesaretied.
Staffmemberswillalsoremindchildrentoapplysuncreamifnecessarywhengoingoutsideduringthewarmercamps.
Low
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Safetyinstructionsgivenbyinstructor:
• Officialcallsupteamcolortogotostartline.• Everyoneelsehad2spongesandsitsbythecones• Officialcallswhenstarterisready,'Wetyoursponges'• Childrenruntowettheirspongesinbucketsofwater• WhentheStarterisreadyhewillcountdown3,2,1,GO!• Childrenmustthenrunfromoneendtotheother,whilespongesarethrowntowardsthem• Whistletoendgame,callsupnextteam/group.• Whiletheothersgather2spongesandsitbackdown
Rules:
• Ensureonlyspongesarethrown• Max2spongeseach• Throwingzonefarenoughawayfromrunners
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Assessedby:MelaniePalmerBa(Hons)PrimaryEd.
SecondAssessor:ChristopherMelsaMSc.Mathematics
Datereviewed:01/06/2017Nextreview:01/06/2018