Rugby League Sevens Carnivals

Risk Management Tool

Activity/Event: Rugby League Sevens Carnival

Date: Monday, August 7 & Monday, August 28, 2017

Location: Jamison Park, Cnr Jamison and York Rds, Penrith

Organizer: Andrew Hutchinson

Risk Assessment Tool Completed By: Andrew Hutchinson

Risk assessment Matrix

1. SEVERITY / 2. LIKELIHOOD
How likely is it to be that bad?
How severely could it hurt someone or how ill could it make someone? / Very likely
Could happen anytime / Likely
Could happen sometime / Unlikely
Could happen, but very rarely / Very unlikely
Could happen, but probably never will
Kill or cause permanent disability or ill health / 1 / 1 / 2 / 3
Long term illness or serious injury / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Medical attention and several days off school / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
First aid needed / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

RISK CONTROLS

In priority order from maximum to minimum risk reduction.

·  Eliminate (The event does not go ahead eg. extreme weather conditions; the hazard is removed eg. protruding sprinkler head on playing surface.)

·  Substitute (use another location or piece of equipment eg. eroded surface on netball court, vandalized toilets, vehicle not road worthy)

·  Isolate (Limit access to hazard eg. temporary or permanent fencing, safety netting, field markings.)

·  Engineering Controls (Add to the equipment eg. padding on goal post, locking device on wheels of movable judges’ platform.)

·  Administrative Controls (Provide instructions eg. rules, signs, PA.)

·  Personal Protective Equipment (Limit the impact of the hazard on the person eg. mouthguards, shin pads, helmets, visors, earmuffs, goggles, life jackets

RISK ASSESSMENT TABLE 1

Activity: CIS Rugby League Sevens Carnival

Element: Travel to and from venue

Potential Hazard / Existing Controls / Risk Rating From Matrix / Additional Controls / Final Risk Rating from Matrix
motor vehicle accident / It is the responsibility of parents, guardians or schools to arrange for the transport of students to and from the venue. Clearly care should be taken and sufficient travel time allowed. / 5 / Nil / 5
Motion sickness / Appropriate medication should be taken before traveling if this is a problem. / 6 / Nil / 6

RISK ASSESSMENT TABLE 2

Activity: Rugby League Sevens Carnival

Element: Set up and maintain ‘base camp’ at Jamison Park

Potential Hazard / Existing Controls / Risk Rating From Matrix / Additional Controls / Final Risk Rating from Matrix
Theft of belongings / Keep close attention to personal belongings. / 5 / Keep bags closed, secure and together and watch them. Don’t bring unnecessary items. Keep valuables locked in bus if possible. / 6
Sunburn, exposure or related illness / Canteen available. Undercover shade available / 5 / Bring tent/cover. Sunscreen. Keep hydrated. / 6
Glass, thorns, syringes,etc / Ground will be checked prior to play and objects removed / 5 / Check and clean area before setting up. Wear footwear at all times. / 6
Contact with unknown adults / Officials will be looking out for ‘unwanted guests’. / 5 / Monitor any suspicious behaviour and report to officials. Students should not move off alone. Supervise teams at all times. / 6

RISK ASSESSMENT TABLE 3

Activity: Rugby League Sevens Carnival

Element: Playing Rugby League

Potential Hazard / Existing Controls / Risk Rating From Matrix / Additional Controls / Final Risk Rating from Matrix
Uneven surface, pot holes, ground hazards etc. resulting in injury / The grounds are played on regularly and maintained with an adequate playing surface playing surface. / 6 / The grounds will be checked thoroughly prior to play and any potential problems eliminated or isolated. / 6
Sunburn, exposure or related illness / There is adequate cover at the venue and plenty of liquid refreshment. / 6 / See above. If conditions deteriorate sufficiently then a decision will be made at the time as to whether it is safe to continue playing. / 6
Injury while playing / Players are able to wear protective equipment including mouth guards, headgear and shoulder pads.
Qualified medical personnel will be in attendance.
Posts are padded.
Spectators have a clear view of proceedings from outside the playing area. / 4 / Any unruly play will not be tolerated. Correct tackling techniques will be closely monitored. The games will be appropriately refereed. Players should be warmed-up well before they play. Safe-play code will be in operation for the U15 division and younger. Bring a parent to act as team manager in the event of serious injury. / 5