Rolls-Royce Badminton Club: Sportshall Risk Assessment

This risk assessment covers badminton play in the sportshall only. It does not cover outside areas including the car parks.

Potential Hazards Observed	Who Affected	Existing Control Measures (if any)	Overall Risk Rating High, Medium, Low	Further Action Required	Person Responsible and Date for Implementation
Hall
The playing of badminton. Injuries sustained during general gameplay.	Players	Ø Many of the existing players are of sufficient experience to keep accidents to a minimum by following a shared system of play around court. Ø New members are observed playing by the existing members/playing partner who would intervene if they perceived play as dangerous. Ø A colour coding system grading players’ ability assists and encourages the playing of balanced games. Ø A fully stocked first aid box for minor injuries is kept in the badminton cupboard.	Medium	None	-
Players and spectators walking too close to the court and being struck by rackets.	Everyone	Seats and bags kept as far back from courts as possible.	Low	None	Requires all sportshall users to be vigilant.
Obstacles near/on the court.	Players	The courts are clear before play begins. All items, eg, chairs, tracksuits, extra shuttles, are placed well back from the courts or off court by the posts.	Low	None	-
Obstacles off the court, tripping hazards.	Everyone	Sports bags and rackets are kept out of the gangway.	Low	None	-
Slippery floor	Everyone	None. Water will be wiped up before play. Large amounts of water on court will result in the court not being used.	Low	None	RRBC players
Power failure in sportshall	Everyone	Ø Clearly identified fire exits and assembly point. (on the cricket field at the front of the building). Ø Emergency lighting.	Very Low	None	RR Leisure
Showers, store room, toilets and entrance hall
Tripping hazards in store room.	Everyone	Room organised with areas for storage identified.	Low	None	Ø RR Leisure Ø Badminton club to store own equipment safely.
Use of a kettle.	Everyone	PAT test conducted each summer.	Low	None	Committee member to PAT test. Ongoing.
Shower water temperature.	Shower users	-	Very Low		RR Leisure
Slippery floor in showers.	Shower users	-	Low		RR Leisure
Fire
Fire	Everyone	J Clearly identified fire exits and assembly point (on the cricket field at the front of the building).	Very Low	None	In event of fire, appointed fire officers will coordinate checking of hall, showers, store room and toilets.

Reviewed: Nov ‘07