HAZARD

CONTROLS MEASURES IN PLACE

RISK FACTOR

FURTHER CONTROL MEASURES

General state of the pitch
-uneven ground
-presence of holes
-presence of foreign objects

-Facilities Manager regularly checks state of pitch and training ground.
-Referee checks pitch before game.

low

Managers and coaches to check state of training ground before commencement of training or matches.

Weather extremes

-Facilities Manager/referee can call the game off in extreme weather conditions.

low

Managers and coaches can also recommend games are not played.

Goalposts (both permanent and temporary)
-danger of collapsing
-injuries from implements used to secure goals

-Goalposts on pitch are checked by referee before each match.
-Portable goals must be anchored to ground when in use – both training and matches.
-Large portable goals must be taken off the wheels when in use and when stored.

medium

-Follow FA and BSI guidelines when purchasing any further goals: do not buy goals with metal cup hooks.

Balls
-too hard
-tatty state (sharp peeling leather)

-Balls pumped to appropriate pressure. Referee can check this.
-Balls are thrown away when the leather peels off.

low

Dedicated kit person available to check and replace balls.

Footwear
-inappropriate footwear for conditions (danger of slipping/risk of injury)
-sharp studs

-Referees will check footwear before matches (check for sharp studs).

low

-Each player to be responsible for wearing appropriate footwear for the surface they are playing on, and to check their studs regularly.

-Managers and coaches to provide advice

Jewellery

-All jewellery has to be removed before a match or training session.

low

-Each player to be responsible for removing their own jewellery during training.

Conduct of players
-dangerous play/physical violence

-Play to FA rules. The referee can caution or send off players in breach of these rules.

medium

All FGFC members given club constitution which includes code of conduct.

Physical injuries from normal play

-Players should warm up and warm down properly before and after matches and training.
-A first aid kit is taken to each match (and re-stocked regularly).
-Players with injuries or medical complaints should let these be known to their manager.

-All teams have JTM/Level I staff, which includes Emergency Aid training.
-A Club Welfare Officer is in place.
-Players must wear shin pads.
-Coverage by club injury insurance, and Essex FA public liability insurance.
-In the case of a serious incident, the club’s ‘Emergency Procedure’ is to be followed (specified in constitution).

medium-high

-Those members of the club organising warm-ups and training to have proper training in such matters – JTM or Level I.
-Encourage players/staff to take basic first aid training.
-Accident record book available in clubhouse.

Dehydration/Exhaustion

-Water bottles are provided at matches.

low

 -All parents reminded about brining drinks for kids.

Travelling to and from matches

-Drivers own responsibility to ensure car is road-worthy and insured.

-If lifts given to children, appropriate booster seats required.

medium