Assessing risk in sport
Unit 3
Key factors that influence that
influence HEALTH and SAFETY in
sport.
P1/P2/M1
• Safety is paramount when considering or
taking part in sporting events.
If sport leaders fail to ensure health and safety
guidelines are not met, they could be charged
with negligence within a court of LAW.
Leaders need to maintain safety of participants
whilst taking part in the activity, through
adhering to legislative factors, regulations and
legal responsibilities.
Legislative factors…
• Legislation: a generic term for
laws, which includes acts,
regulations, orders & directives
A number of laws and acts have been devised to
ensure all safety precautions and are made aware
of whilst at work or during sports participation…
• Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), additions to
the (1974) Health and Safety at Work Act (Reporting
of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
Regulations (RIDDOR)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE, 2002)
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH,
2002)
• Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (1981)
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992)
• Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act (1987)
• Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority
Regulations (2004)
Health and Safety @ work act (1974)
• A response to thousands of accidents and
near misses within the work place.
• It ensures that employers take responsible
steps to ensure health, safety and welfare of
employees at work.
• For example:
- Safety checks of environment, hygiene etc…
Task… P1
Describe 4 Legislative acts that are listed on the previous
page/slide. Out of the 4, one of them MUST be the Health and
Safety at Work Act (1974)
Legal Factors…
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Statutory Law:
Civil Law:
Case Law:
In loco Parentis:
Negligence:
Duty of Care:
Duty of care:
The employer should ensure that
all steps possible are taken to
ensure a standard of health,
safety and well-being of the
individual is met whilst within
the work place.
Ensuring both physical and
mental well-being are taken care
of.
Regulatory Bodies
A number of regulatory bodies have been set up in
order to police employers and facilities, so they
adhere to appropriate passed Legislations.
• Health and Safety Executive
• Local Authorities
• A selected sport specific governing body
(example)
Task… P2