Tideswell United Football Club
Risk Assessment – March 2021
The risks identified and control measures in place are there for the safety of everyone and should be adhered to at all times. On arrival at the venue it is the Managers/Coaches responsibility to check the area and identify any additional risks and act accordingly to ensure the safety of players and spectators.
Venue – Tideswell United Football Club (home ground Tideswell Sports Complex, St Johns Road, Tideswell
Hazard – Travel & Parking
Control Measures –
All participants must follow the Governments guidance on safer travel. Please park in either car park at the top of the school
drive. Please ensure there is a safe distance between you and the car parked at the side to allow for social distancing if needed. To access the senior pitch walk from here in front of the pavilion and up the access at the side of the Tarmacadam. To access the junior pitch walk directly down from the car park to the field area above the park. One parent or guardian per child is permitted.
Risk – Low
Additional Info- Do not group with others from outside of your household on your walk down to the junior pitch. Adhere to social distancing
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Hazard -Football Pitch (Senior and Junior)
Control Measures -Pitches are to be checked prior to use and any hazards removed. (hazards could be junior pitch dog faeces/sticks/rubbish – Senior pitch glass/rubbish/sticks.) All hazards should be removed prior to any match or training session
Risk – Low
Additional Info -Manager/Coach is responsible for risk assessing area prior to match or training session
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Hazard – Weather
Control Measures -A match/training session can only take place if the weather allows. The relevance of this for consideration is if the ground is frozen, or saturated
Risk – Low
Additional Info -Games/training should only take place if the weather allows
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Hazard – Equipment
Control Measures – Equipment should be checked prior to each session
Risk – Low
Additional Info -Broken or damaged equipment should not be used and please advise a committee member. If balls are flat please inflate.
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Hazard – Personal Equipment
Control Measures -Every player must wear shin pads and appropriate footwear
Risk – Low
Additional Info -Seniors all watches and jewellery should be removed prior to play
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Hazard -Protection from the spread of covid19 – equipment
Control Measures -All shared equipment should be cleaned after use
Risk – High
Additional Info -Disinfectant spray to be used after each session
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Hazard – Protection from the spread of covid19 arrival and departure at venue
Control Measures -Please ensure parents and players do not arrive excessively earlier for matches and depart immediately on completion of match/training
Risk – High
Additional Info -Please limit arrival times prior to matches and ask parents and players to depart immediately and ensure social distancing
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Hazard – Protection from the spread of covid – personal hygiene
Control Measures -Players should have their own hand sanitiser which is used prior to and after matches/training. All players to bring their own drinks to every session.
Risk – High
Additional Info – Bring hand sanitiser and own drink to each session
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Hazard -Protection from the spread of Covid19 Changing Rooms
Control Measures – Changing rooms remain closed – players should arrive ready to play and leave without changing
Risk – High
Additional Info -Kit – players to wash their own kits
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Hazard – Protection from the spread of Covid 19 First Aid
Control Measures – If first aid is required the first aider must wear a face mask and disposable gloves
Risk – High
Additional Info -Requested PPE for the administer of first aid is in all first aid bags. Please advise if this needs replenishing
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Hazard -Protection form the spread of Covid 19 – Self screening check
Control Measures -All players should self screen prior to match/training session. If any player displays symptons they must not attend. If a player has been requested by track and trace or by their school to self isolate they are prohibited to play or train during this period
Risk -High
Additional Info -Check High Temperature. A new continuous cough. Loss of taste
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Hazard – Protection of the spread of covid 19 – NHS track and trace
Control Measures – We are now required to register to the NHS track and trace. All visitors should register with the track and trace app on arrival if they do not wish to use the app please sign in the book. Only 1 person from each household required to register, All Coaches/Managers must record players attending all sessions this includes training
Risk – High
Additional Info -NHS track and trace app to be used if possible
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Hazard -Protection of the spread of covid 19 – spectators
Control Measures -Spectators should not mix with other families as such. Social distancing should be adhered too
Risk – High
Additional Info – Make use of all the space down the side line on the side where spectators are permitted to social distance
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Tideswell United Football Club – Risk Assessment (updated March 2021 on the return to grassroots football)
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