Football Coaching Risk Assessment - COVID-19

• Team Name:

• Coaches Name:

• Date Conducted:

  Date

• Risk Scoring Matrix to Use:

  

• Risk Scoring Consent:

  

• The Hierarchy of Control is intended as an aid to identify and select the right control measure for a hazard. The risk controls at the top of the hierarchy are considered the most effective controls, because they can protect greater numbers of people and are less reliant on human conformance to be effective; these should be utilised in response to the risks identified in this report, as part of an on-going management system.

  

The Location and Government Guidlines:

• Location of Training Session:

• Government Guidelines to be followed:

  

Persons at Risk

• • Coaches
  • Visitors to your premises / site / location
  • Players
  • Parents
  • Anyone else who physically comes in contact with you in relation to your business (Note: your business can include any voluntary activities or those conducted at a site you utilise)

The Session:

• How many participants are there in this session?

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

• Has enough space been allocated to carry out the planned training session?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If "No" the session the training session should "NOT" go ahead.

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• Has session been planned to ensure 2m Social Distance guidelines can be adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If "No" the session the training session should "NOT" go ahead.

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• Have Players been made aware of the Social Distancing guidelines above?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Control Measures: Show Government Guidelines to Players

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• If "No" the session the training session should "NOT" go ahead.

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• Has equipment been cleaned and Players made aware not to touch equipment more than necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Control Measures: Coach to set up and collect all equipment to minimise Players contact with equipment. Disinfectant spray to be used between drills. Players to be responsible for their own hand sanitiser and be encouraged to use between each drill.

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• Control Measures: Coach to set up and collect all equipment to minimise Players contact with equipment. Disinfectant spray to be used between drills. Players to be responsible for their own hand sanitiser and be encouraged to use between each drill.

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• Is contact with Footballs other than feet kept to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Control Measures: Coach to use disinfectant spray to clean balls between drills. Players to be responsible for their own hand sanitiser and be encouraged to use between each drill.

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• Are Safeguarding Guidelines adhered to with all players under 18?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parents to stand at a safe distance to ensure Guidelines of Social Distancing and Safeguarding are both met

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• If "No" the session the training session should "NOT" go ahead.

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

First Aid

• Is a first kit at hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If "No" the session the training session should "NOT" go ahead.

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• Is the first aid kit suitably stock (surgical gloves, face masks and hand sanitiser should be included)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If "No" the session the training session should "NOT" go ahead.

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• Control Measures: Coach to ensure first aid kit is fully stocked before each session

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• If a player is injured ensure all relevant protocals are followed and and when treating any injury that requires attention in close proximity, use a new face mask and surgical gloves, dispose of after use and clean hands thorough as per guidelines.

Conclusion

• Overall Risk Score before mitigating measures?

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• Can all "No" answers be adequately mitigated and control measures put in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If "NO" answers cannot be mitigated or controlled then the training session should "NOT" go ahead

• Overall Risk Score following implementation of mitigating and control measures?

  Risk Score 1-4

  Risk Score 5-8

  Risk Score 10-12

  Risk Score 20-25

• Following this Risk Assessment, can the training session go ahead?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional Controls

• Coaches, Club members and visitors to be reminded on a regular basis to wash their hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap and the importance of proper drying.
  
  Also reminded to catch coughs and sneezes in tissues – Follow Catch it, Bin it, kill it and to avoid touching face, eyes, nose or mouth with unclean hands.
  
  To help reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) reminding everyone of the public health advice - https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus

• Rigorous checks will be carried out by the club to ensure that the necessary procedures are being followed.
  
  All members to be reminded of the importance of social distancing at a site, parking area or during activities.
  
  Management checks to ensure this is adhered to.

• Persons are to be reminded that wearing of gloves is not a substitute for good hand washing.
  
  Internal communication channels and cascading of messages through the club will be carried out regularly to reassure and support persons in a fast changing situation.
  
  Ensure that non-family members don’t share transport and this is communicated to all members

Player/Parent Consents

• Players/Parents Name Signature :