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RISK ASSESSMENT FORM- MANAGING HEALTH AND SAFETY

Directorate & Team: Leisure of 7

Directorate & Team: Adult social care, health, integration and wellbeing Completed By: Natalie Jolley

Date: 01/09/20 Review Date: 01/10/2020

Activity Workplace: Northwood Stadium Centre Grass Pitch

Manager: Neal Morrell

Hazard Initial risk

Action plan Residual risk

Details of hazard

Who is affected?

Activity

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Consequence

Risk L/M/H

What controls are already in place Further action required

By whom

By when

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Consequence

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Risk of infection of Covid-19

Everyone:- players, spectators, volunteers, officials

Attending the football session

2

4

M

Stay Alert – all players and coaches must maintain good hygiene, hand sanitising and social distancing. If anyone become symptomatic of Covid-19 during the session, they should immediately remove themselves from the session and return home as soon as possible. NHS guidance on further management of symptoms should be followed. Anyone who is deemed vulnerable in respect of Covid-19 is reminded to follow the Government’s guidance, only returning to football when it’s right for them to do so.

Review monthly

NJ

When FA & government guidelines are updated

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Players are asked to self-isolate as per guidelines if present symptoms or have been in close contact with an infected person within 14 days. NHS trace and test programme in place – one member of the football team must have access to players name and numbers to successfully administer the test and trace programme if necessary. Covid-secure signage will be displayed at sites to encourage all to follow and adhere to government and FA guidelines. All participants must be made aware of the measures put in place to ensure safety for all and to ensure government & FA guidelines are adhered to. Please find the guidelines here: http://www.thefa.com/news/2020/jul/17/grassroots-guidance-for-competitive-football-restart-in-england-170720

Arriving and leaving the pitch

2

4

M

In outdoor competitive training and matches, physical contact is allowed, but for all other activity (e.g. warmups/ cool-downs) the Government guidance on social distancing should be observed. Two-metre social distancing should be observed

Review monthly

NJ


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http://www.thefa.com/news/2020/jul/17/grassroots-guidance-for-competitive-football-restart-in-england-170720





where possible. Where not possible, ‘one-metre plus’ distancing should be observed. Players must not loiter in carparks/on the side of the pitch, security stationed at the pitches and carparks to monitor this. All players must arrive changed and ready for exercise, there will be no changing facilities available. (Once guidelines relax regarding changing provision, the risk assessment will be amended to reflect this). In line with Government guidance on travel, players should travel to the venue alone or only with another member of your household or support bubble, or via a socially distant method (e.g. cycling). Player should consider all other forms of transport before using public transport. There must be no car-sharing with anyone outside of each players household or support bubble. Please ask all player to arrive shortly before the session starts and leave when it finishes.



Players and coaches must use hand gel when arriving onsite and after finishing training This must be provided by themselves or by a single person within the team. All teams have been prompted to sanitise touch points before and after use. The grand stand will have a number of hand sanitisation stations available and signage will encourage use.

Training on the pitch

2 4 M Players must only participate in training of up to 30 players, including the coach, adhering to the FA guidelines. Changing and showering facilities will remain closed on all pitches with such facilities. All participants should refrain from spitting. If they need to sneeze or cough, they should be encouraged to do so into a tissue or upper sleeve and advised to avoid touching their face. Ensure any tissues are disposed of in a bin as soon as possible. Ensure all players take their own water bottle that is clearly recognisable. Players must not share their drink with anyone else.

Review Monthly

NJ When FA & government guidelines are updated

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Any spectators at training sessions (including parents and carers) must be restricted to discrete six-person gathering limits and spread out, in line with wider government guidance, ensuring space for officials, coaches and substitutes. These spectators must remain in the grand stand area and at no point can they cross the athletics track to spectate near the pitch. Covid-secure signage will be displayed at sites to encourage all to follow and adhere to government and FA guidelines.

Contaminated equipment

Coaches & Footballers

2

4

M

Reduced equipment on offer. PPE to be provided by the team for coaches & players to use where appropriate. Avoid touching equipment e.g. cones and footballs. The focus should be on kicking the ball and limiting any touching of the ball with hands. Cleaning equipment regularly throughout the session and at the end with disinfectant. Participants should take their kit home to wash it themselves, rather than have one person handling a large quantity of soiled

Review monthly

NJ


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materials. Where kit absolutely has to be shared or kept together (e.g. last-minute stand-in players, shortage of kit, or an essential club function), each person handling it must wash or sanitise their hands immediately after and appropriate cleaning arrangements for the kit must be made.

First Aid provision

Coaches & Footballers

2

4

M

If you get injured, a member of your household can assist you, if present, but others will still need to socially distance unless a life or limb-threatening injury necessitates compromising guidelines to provide emergency care.

Review monthly

NJ


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Risk of infection of Covid-19

Spectators & Volunteers

Spectating from the grand stand

2 4 M Clubs at steps three to six of the NLS and tiers three to four of the WFP will be permitted to allow spectators to attend fixtures provided that their number does not exceed 30 per cent of the minimum ground grading capacity. At Northwood Stadium Grand Stand the maximum capacity for spectators will be 100 due to the nature of the close proximity of seating provision. The Covid Officer or member of the club must ensure that this maximum capacity is not exceeded and manage this in a safe and secure manner.

Review Monthly

NJ When FA & government guidelines are updated

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Risk rating:

1 – 4 Low (acceptable) No further action required

5 – 9 Medium (adequate) If risk cannot be lowered any further, consider risk against benefit. Monitor and look to improve at next review

10 – 16 High (tolerable) Identify further control measures to reduce risk rating. Seek further advice e.g. line manager, H&S team, etc.

17 - 25 Very High (unacceptable) Do not undertake the activity. Implement immediate improvements

Covid-secure signage will be displayed around the grand stand, encouraging social distancing and the use of hand sanitiser throughout their visit.

The level of risk is calculated by: The likelihood x The Consequence

1- Very unlikely 2- Unlikely 3- Fairly likely 4- Likely 5- Very likely

1- Insignificant (no injury) 2- Minor (minor injury needing first aid) 3- Moderate (up to 3 days absence) 4- Major (more than 3 days absence) 5- Catastrophic (death)

Review annually, or after an incident, or if there are changes to the task, environment, equipment or the people affected.

Review 1 03/10/2020

Review 2 03/11/2020

Review 3 03/12/2020

Review 4 03/01/2021

Review 5 03/02/2021

Area of Risk Hazard Level

Who might be harmed and

consequences? What controls are already in place?

What further action is

necessary?

Action: by whom

and by when?

Done Final

Hazard Level

Training High

Who?

• All Club Staff

• Players

• Public

• Leisure Facility Staff

Consequences

• Coronavirus

• Respiratory distress

• Death

• Official government guidelines and recommendations are followed, and all staff and players are briefed on the latest updates.

• Clinically Extremely Vulnerable individuals (as notified by government correspondence advising them to shield at home) are strongly advised to stay at home and not attend training.

• Health Self-assessments to be arranged by FC41 and completed by all staff and players before training commences.

• All staff and players are advised to avoid public transport where possible and avoid car sharing.

• To avoid gatherings of people before training all players are advised to wait in their cars or socially distanced until called by the coach to begin training.

• Names and contact information will be kept by FC41, assisting with the NHS Track & Trace.

• This information will be stored by FC41 for a minimum of 21 days in-line with the Government Recreational Team Sport Framework and collected/processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Continual monitoring to ensure these controls are adhered to.

players regularly

reminded to social

distance.

Monitor to ensure social distancing is

being adhered to.

Ensure hand sanitising

facilities are being

provided and monitored for replenishment

as required.

FC41 Club Manager and Staff

Ongoing Medium

Risk Assessment for Covid-19 – Return of Grassroots Football

Club Name FC41

Appointed Covid -19 Officer

Heather Bayliss

Date of Risk Assessment / Review:

August 2020 / To be reviewed regularly in line with changes of government procedures. 31.8.20 Reviwed to include new spectator guidance.

Completed by: Rhino Safety Limited – Karl Hand Tech IOSH – 01270 440341





necessary?

Action: by whom

and by when?

Done Final

Hazard Level

Training (continued)

High

Who?

• All Club Staff

• Players

• Public


Consequences

• Coronavirus


• Death

• Players are requested to bring their own hand sanitiser to training and any drinks bottles to be labelled as their own.

• Spitting is avoided and chewing gum will be banned from the training ground and facilities.

• All FC41 players and staff are responsible for taking home any rubbish and all rubbish generated during training.

• Players are required to turn up to training in their kit and to shower at home afterwards.

• All training aids such as cones and corner flags are disinfected by FC41 before and after each training session.

• Any used bibs to be collected at the end and washed thoroughly before the next session. hands are then cleaned after handling used bibs.

• Football’s used in training are disinfected thoroughly by FC41 throughout training, and players are discouraged from handling the ball with their hands.

• Goal posts are disinfected by FC41 before and after training.

• Training drills are planned by FC41 in advance and are set out to help promote social distancing; the size of the training group will not exceed more than 30 people including coaches.

• During any breaks in training or briefings, players and staff are reminded of social distancing

• Any spectators at training sessions (including parents and carers) must be restricted to discrete six-person gathering limits and spread out in line with wider government guidance.

• Spectators must remain in the grandstand at all times

• Maximum spectators is 30% of the minimum ground grading capacity. This is a maximum of 100 at any one time


players regularly

reminded to social distance.


being adhered to.


facilities are being provided and monitored

for replenishment

as required.

FC41 Club

Manager and Staff

Ongoing Medium





necessary?

Action: by whom

and by when?

Done Final

Hazard Level

Home Games

High

Who?

• All Club Staff

• Players

• Match Officials

• Public


• Away Team and Staff

Consequences

• Coronavirus


• Death



• Health Self-assessments to be arranged by FC41 and completed by all staff and players before warm-up training commences.

• Names and contact information will be collated and kept by FC41 for home and away teams assisting with the NHS Track & Trace.

• Away teams are required to provide FC41 with name and contact information for all staff and players assisting with the NHS Track and Trace.



• Players are advised to arrive in their kit and to shower at home as shower facilities are not available.

• If required ‘Two Home’ and ‘Two Away’ dressing rooms will be made available for teams to change whilst maintaining social distancing.

• Clean kit is handed out to players by FC41 using disposable gloves.

• Dirty kit for FC41 is collected at the end and washed thoroughly before the next game, hands are then cleaned after handling used kit.

• One-way systems are implemented where required to maintain social distancing.

• Hand sanitiser is provided by FC41 but all players, home and away, are also requested to provide their own.

• The appropriate signage regarding social distancing is prominent within the premises, provided by Northwood Stadium.



being adhered to.



for replenishment

as required.

FC41 Club

Manager and Staff

Ongoing Medium





necessary?

Action: by whom

and by when?

Done Final

Hazard Level

Home Games

(continued) High

Who?

• All Club Staff

• Players

• Match Officials

• Public



Consequences

• Coronavirus


• Death

• Staggered arrival times are implemented by FC41 where required for all players and match officials will be introduced to avoid large gatherings and congestion.

• Match fees requiring payment in cash must be exchanged in an envelope.

• Pregame meetings will be held outside.

• Covid-19 Officer for the day of each club will give a safety briefing before the fixture to remind both sets of players and officials about their responsibilities in complying with the Code of Behavior.

• During breaks in the game the ball will be disinfected by an FC41 official.

• Before the games, at regular intervals during the game and after the game goal posts will be disinfected by FC41.

• Players are encouraged to vacate the area as quickly as possible after games to avoid congregation.

• Pre-match handshake are avoided, and players are asked to hand-sanitise before kick-off;

• Team talk huddles are not to take place.

• Players are requested to bring their own hand sanitiser and any drinks bottles to be labelled as their own.

• Warm-ups/cool-downs adhere to social distancing; coaches, other team staff and substitutes stick to social distancing on touchlines.

• Players are encouraged to speed up set plays, free kicks and corners avoiding unnecessary prolonged man marking and close contact.

• Goal celebrations are to be avoided.

• Any interaction with referees and match assistants is avoided where possible, and players keep to social distancing guidelines when not actively playing.



being adhered to.



for replenishment

as required.

FC41 Club

Manager and Staff

Ongoing Medium

•





necessary?

Action: by whom

and by when?

Done Final

Hazard Level

Away Games

High

Who?

• All Club Staff

• Players

• Match Officials

• Public Consequences

• Coronavirus


• Death



• Self-assessments are to be arranged by FC41 and completed by all staff and players.

• Names and contact information will be kept by FC41 assisting with the NHS Track & Trace.



• Players must arrive in their kit and to shower at home.

• Pregame meetings will be held outside.

• The Covid-19 officer of each club will give a safety briefing before the fixture to remind both sets of players and officials about their responsibilities in complying with the Code of Behavior.

• Substitutes and touchline staff stick to social distancing guidelines.

• Pre-match handshakes are avoided, and players are asked to hand-sanitise before kick-off;

• Team talk huddles do not take place.

• Warm-ups/cool-downs adhere to social distancing; coaches, other team staff and substitutes stick to social distancing on touchlines.

• Players are encouraged to speed up set plays, free kicks and corners avoiding unnecessary prolonged man marking and close contact.

• Goal celebrations are avoided.

• Any interaction with referees and match assistants is avoided where possible, and players keep social distancing when not actively.

• Dirty kit for FC41 is collected at the end and washed thoroughly before the next game, hands are then cleaned after handling used kit.



being adhered to.



for replenishment

as required.

FC41 Club

Manager and Staff

Ongoing Medium





necessary?

Action: by whom

and by when?

Done Final

Hazard Level

Use of Facilities

High

Who?

• All Club Staff

• Players

• Match Officials

• Public



Consequences

• Coronavirus


• Death

• Northwood Stadium shower facilities are not available.

• Northwood Stadium dressing rooms are not available.

• Players are advised to arrive in their kit and ready for play.

• The Stadium is cleaned and maintained by Northwood Stadium in accordance with government guidelines.

• One-way systems are in place throughout the facility where required.

• Hand wash stations are available and the appropriate signage regarding social distancing is prominent within the premises.


Monitor to ensure social distancing is being adhered

to.


facilities are being provided and monitored for

replenishment as required.

FC41 Club

Manager& Staff

and Stadium

Staff

Ongoing Medium

Spectators High

Who?

• All Club Staff

• Players

• Match Officials

• Public Consequences

• Coronavirus


• Death

• Signs are placed at entrance points to the pitch by Northwood Stadium to remind spectators to stick to social distancing and not gather in groups larger than 6.

• FC41 advise those who are spectating to make themselves known to the club to assist with Track and Trace.


• Maximum spectators is 30% of the minimum ground grading capacity. This is a maximum of 100 at any one time.

• Signage will also be pitchside to advise not to pick up or return the ball should it go out of +.



to.

FC41 Club

Manager and Staff

Ongoing Medium





necessary?

Action: by whom

and by when?

Done Final

Hazard Level

Nominated First Aiders

High

Who?

• All Club Staff

• Players

• Match Officials

• Public

Consequences

• Coronavirus


• Death

• All FC41 trained First aiders have read and understand The FA’s First Aid Guidance document.

• All injuries during play will be treated, as participant health and safety is of utmost importance.

• If a player gets injured, a member of their household may assist if present and appropriate.

• Others including match officials and teammates and coaches will keep social distance unless a life- or limb-threatening injury necessitates compromising guidelines to provide emergency care.

• All First Aiders are equipped with the appropriate PPE (including face coverings) to protect themselves and others if they need to compromise social-distancing guidelines to provide medical assistance.

• After contact with an injured participant, First Aiders clean their hands thoroughly with soap and water or sanitiser at the earliest opportunity, PPE is cleaned / disposed of as required.

• Records will be kept by FC41 of any participant requiring treatment for the NHS Track and Trace program

• If a participant becomes Covid-19 symptomatic during the activity, they will be immediately removed from the session and return home as soon as possible; decontamination of their kit will then be arranged by FC41.



to.


facilities are being provided and monitored for

replenishment as required.

FC41 Club

Manager and Staff

Ongoing Medium

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