Group Risk Assessment
Event/Group Details
Group Name
Squash Club
Date Of Activity
12/3/13
Risk Assessment Review Date
12/3/15
Ongoing Assessment
The Risk Assessment process must be ‘on-going’ and ‘dynamic’.
In other words, professional judgements and decisions regarding safety will need to be made during the activity. If the control measures aren’t
sufficient, the activity must not proceed.
All personnel involved with the running of the event must receive very clear guidance and instructions for the management of the event and be
very clear about their own roles and responsibilities for each aspect of the event and carry these out under the guidance given.
Who is at
risk?
What are the controls and actions?
(use numbers)
Controlled
Risk Rating
What are the risks
& potential
injuries?
Controlled
Likelihood
Hazard
Controlled
Severity
The whole team must be told that under no circumstances are they to admit liability in case of any accidents; all incidents or questions involving
insurance must be referred to LUSU the next day.
Who is responsible for
the control?
Area of Activity : (e.g. Set Up or Training)
Trip hazards,
eg. dust or
Water on
court,
inappropriate
clothing and
footwear
Slipping, falling and Players on
twisting ankle.
court
Scratches or cuts
from jewellery.
1) Ensure appropriate squash shoes or
trainers are worn and that clothing is
suitable and not trailing on the floor.
2) Ensure the courts have been swept and are
dry and clear of dust.
1) Health and Safety
Officer
2
1
2
2) Sports Centre and
President
Code of Practice



Impact with eg.
Balls, rackets,
walls, or other
players
What are the controls and actions?
(use numbers)
Controlled
Risk Rating
Who is at
risk?
Controlled
Likelihood
What are the risks
& potential
injuries?
Controlled
Severity
Hazard
Who is responsible for
the control?
To help avoid slipping on a dusty floor correct squash footwear must be worn. Exec (Health and Safety Officer) will check
footwear before play and the exec and members will check courts are clean and dry before playing. Anyone not wearing the
correct footwear will not be allowed to play.
If courts have a wet area or are not clean, it will be reported by the president to the sports centre staff and the courts are not to be
used until they are cleaned/dried. All courts must be checked prior to playing to ensure they are in a fit condition.
Appropriate clothing must be worn when on court; no clothing is to drag on the floor and jewellery and watches are not
allowed. Players will be made aware of the risks of inappropriate clothing, wearing jewellery, and watches during the safety
talk at the start of the year and reminded of so throughout the year if necessary by the Health and Safety Officer.
Being hit with the
ball or racket
during swing.
Collision with wall
or player while
running. Bruising,
concussion,
temporary
blindness, bone
breakages.
Players on
court
1) Health and
Safety Officer
1) Sensible play on the courts, and abide to
the rule of no more than 6 on court at any
one time
2) Let’s and strokes are in rules of game to
stop it if there is likelihood of impact,
players must call for a let if impact is
imminent. Goggles are available to protect
players eyes; they are recommended for
singles and required for doubles
3
2
6
2) President, any
exec present
and individual
players
Code of Practice
People or
objects falling
off observing
balcony
What are the controls and actions?
(use numbers)
Controlled
Risk Rating
Who is at
risk?
Controlled
Likelihood
What are the risks
& potential
injuries?
Controlled
Severity
Hazard
Who is responsible for
the control?

If, during play, an opponent is too close to the ball for it to be hit, (too close meaning that if the ball is hit it is highly likely to
cause injury to the other player) the game is stopped and the player asks for a let from the referee. It is the responsibility of
the individual players to stop play in a dangerous situation. The exec will give a safety talk at the beginning of the year to all
new members regarding the individual's responsibility on court, what counts as dangerous play, how to avoid it and of the
need to stop play in a potentially dangerous situation. If the exec witness dangerous play, they will intervene, stop play and
remind individuals of the rules.

If it is likely that by playing a shot a player could be hit in the eye by a ball/racket then the game is stopped and a let is
asked for. The same procedures as above applies for this case but with the exception that the exec will advise members
that goggles should be worn to protect the eyes. Wearing goggles is not compulsory in singles matches; however it is in
doubles matches. Newcomers are reminded that goggles are available. Regular glasses are not to be worn on court at any
time.

To help avoid collisions on court, members are advised to use common sense if a collision with each other or walls is likely.
The safety talk given at the beginning of the year to all new members will highlight this. If needed the exec will remind
players to use common sense. To decrease the likelihood of collisions during '3 quarters' play the number of players on
court will be limited to 6; this is the maximum number of players on the court at any one time. The safety talk will make
members aware of this. The exec is responsible for monitoring numbers on court and if necessary sending individuals off
the court.
Bruising and
concussion,
objects falling.
Loss of
consciousness and
bone breakages,
individuals falling.
Players on
court.
Spectators.
1) Be aware of objects on balcony in the
observer area and stopping play if a
hazard is noticed until it is removed
2) Signage in observer area warning of the
dangers of leaning on the balcony
1
3
3
1) Individual
player and
exec
2) Sports centre
and Health
and Safety
Officer
Code of Practice
Power cut
Code of Practice
Dehydration
Code of Practice
What are the controls and actions?
(use numbers)
Controlled
Risk Rating
Who is at
risk?
Controlled
Likelihood
What are the risks
& potential
injuries?
Controlled
Severity
Hazard
Who is responsible for
the control?

To avoid bruising, cuts or concussions from falling objects during play, players must check the balcony for items before play
commences and remove all loose items which can potentially fall. Information about the potential dangers of failing to do
this will be included in the safety talk given by the exec at the start of the year. This procedure is mainly the responsibility of
individual players but if exec members notice that it is not being adhered to they will remind players again.

Appropriate signage will be in place on the balcony warning players of the risk of leaning too far over the balcony.
Players are responsible for their own safety when spectating, however if players on court notice a hazard, the game is
to be stopped until this hazard is removed.
Collisions, bruising,
concussions, by
not stopping play.

1) Stop playing immediately, make your way
slowly off courts and adhere to the sports
centres procedures and guidance
1
2
2
1) Individual
players and
present exec
In the case of a power cut, all play is to be stopped immediately and all players should make their way off the courts.
Players should then adhere to the sports centre’s procedures and vacate the building if instructed to do so. The sports
centre's procedures will be covered in the safety talk at the start of the year.
Fainting

All players on
court.
Players
1) Ensure players have enough water when
playing and bring water bottles with them
1
1
1
1) Health and
Safety and
individual
players
To avoid dehydration during matches, team sessions are designed to allow time for water intake. The exec member running
the session will allow time for this. Non-team members will also be reminded, by the exec, of the need to not over exert
themselves and to consume water regularly. Everyone will be told to bring drinks with them to games. This will all be part of
the safety talk at the beginning of the year given by the exec. Individual players will be reminded again if necessary.
Damaged
equipment
Code of Practice
Lack of
supervision
Code of Practice
Rackets breaking,
shattering and
parts coming off,
injurying players
with cuts and
bruises

1) If racket breaks seize play immediately.
2) Ensure players know to check rackets before
play for cracks, at the start of the year.
1
1
1
1) Any exec
present and
individual
players
Players are responsible for their own equipment (namely rackets), however if a racket is broken during play, the game is to
be stopped immediately and a replacement found before the game can be restarted. The safety talk will make players
aware of the dangers of playing with damaged equipment, show them how to check their equipment is safe to use, and that
all equipment should be checked prior to entering the court.
No controls
followed leading to
possible injuries,
bruises, sprains
and concussion
because of
unchecked
dangerous play

Players
Players
1) Ensure an exec member is present at all
times during training and matches, even if
they are not participating.
2
1
2
1) Exec members
present,
president
An Exec member must be present for any play to take place to ensure all safety precautions are followed. Sessions will be
cancelled if none of the exec can be present. This will be covered in the safety talk at the start of the year.
Sign Off
The undersigned believe this assessment to cover all significant risks associated with the above activity and accept their responsibilities for
ensuring associated controls are in place
Authorisation
Position
Print Name
Sign
Date
President
Joseph Reeds
12/03/2013
Safety Officer
Rachel Sherratt
12/03/2013
Please detail how this risk assessment will be communicated to all parties who must comply:
Communication
Who needs to understand this
assessment?
How will this be communicated to them?
Person Responsible
Date
Members
Briefing meeting on first session
Health and Safety Officer
12/03/2013
Risk Rating Guide
Below is a simple guide to help risk assessors determine the risk rating of each hazard identified.
A Risk Assessment should be ‘Suitable and Sufficient’. That is to say:
 It should identify the risks arising in connection with the activity.
 The level of detail included should be proportionate to the risk.
 It must consider all those who might be affected i.e. staff, students, etc.
 It should be appropriate to the activity and should identify the period of time for which it is to remain valid.
Risk = Likelihood X Severity
Likelihood
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
0
1
2
3
The Severity
No Action
First Aider
Doctor
A&E1
Very Likely
Certain
4
5
A&E2
Death
Likelihood
Severity
No injury
Bruising, minor cuts, grazes
Strains, Sprains, concussion
Loss of consciousness, blood loss, burns, breaks or injury resulting in Visit to A&E. Other non-permanent
chemical effects. Corrosive toxic, flammable substances, mild chemical irritation of eyes or skin. Harmful,
irritant substances
Permanent /partial/total disablement or other reportable injury/disease
Single Death or Multiple Death
Risk Rating
Score
Action
Trivial Risk
0-2
No further action required unless incidents occur
0
1
2
3
4
5
Death
A&E2
A&E1
Nurse
Unit
First
Aider
No
Action
Certain
25
20
15
10
5
0
Low Risk
3-4
No additional controls may be needed overall, but specific hazards may be reduced.
Monitoring is required to ensure controls are maintained. Review if an incident
occurs or more effective controls become available.
Very Likely
20
16
12
8
4
0
Moderate Risk
5 - 10
Efforts should be made to reduce the risk over a defined period of time.
Likely
15
12
9
6
3
0
High Risk
12 - 16
Work should not be started until the risk has been reduced. If work is in progress
Urgent action should be taken to reduce or control risks.
Possible
10
8
6
4
2
0
Intolerable Risk
20 - 25
The activity should cease until risks have been reduced to an acceptable level.
Unlikely
5
4
3
2
1
0
Very Unlikely
0
0
0
0
0
0