Covid 19

Risk Assessment Form for:

IMPLEMENTING PROTECTIVE MEASURES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

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Brief description of task/activity	Implementing protective measures against coronavirus in line with government guidance				Likelihood			Impact
					Almost impossible “Only under freak conditions could there be possibility of an accident/illness.”		1	Insignificant “Causing a minor injury, no time off.”
Where will it take place?	Rottingdean Village FC				Unlikely “The probability is low and the risk is minimal.”		2	Minor “Non-permanent harm resulting in absence of up to 7 days.”
Date of assessment	30/6/2020	Review Date	Weekly		Possible “May occur occasionally if additional factors precipitate it; unlikely to happen without them.”		3	Moderate “Causing injury/disease resulting in more than 7 days off.”
Person completing	Keith Meeres	Safeguarding officer	Joely Marlow		Likely “Will occur persistently but it is not an everyday occurrence.”		4	Major “Death or serious injury (fractures, hospitalisation >24hrs) from accident/illness.”
Others involved in assessment	Executive committee. Members of cricket club committee				Almost Certain “A high probability that an accident/illness will happen.”		5	Catastrophic “Causing multiple deaths or widespread destruction.”
					Risk Rating: Likelihood x Impact
					1 -3 = LOW	4 – 7 = MODERATE	8 – 14 = SIGNIFICANT		15 – 25 = HIGH

What are the significant, foreseeable, hazards?		Who is at Risk?	Current control measures *(What is already in place/done)*	Risk Rating			What additional controls will be put in place to reduce the risk further?	Revised Risk Rating			Sign as done (Y)
What are the significant, foreseeable, hazards?		Who is at Risk?		L	I	R		L	I	R	Sign as done (Y)
1	Site not prepared for return of players and coaches and spectators	Players/coaches/spectators	H&S check of the premises – in line with guidance – including, water/legionella. Cleaning/hygiene arrangements enhanced in line with government guidelines including: lidded bins, availability of soap and hot water in every toilet, sanitising wipes for cleaning of equipment, hand sanitiser, tissues (and disposal – double-bagging and emptying), following the ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’ principles for the disposal of tissues. Frequency of cleaning and agreed protocols. Reduce possible contact between football groups and between football and cricket groups including consideration of: contact during training; staggered times for arrival/departure (see section 4); no use of changing rooms; social distancing in club house (or use for toilets only); system to keep regularly used doors in an open position Signage at entrances/exits to indicate any changes to access Minimise number of resources and furniture etc. to enable cleaning Site with signage to indicate physical distancing instructions, including floor markings, indicators, one-way routes etc. Generally observe latest government & FA guidelines. All of the above to be discussed and agreed with Cricket Committee to ensure alignment of approach (particularly during September when the site is shared)	3	4	12	Site not to open if not fully prepared	1	1	1
2	Opening when it is not safe to do so	Players/coaches/spectators	Funding has been obtained to cover the cost of installing protective measures against COVID-19 transmission All safety equipment and resources are available to use All relevant club officers / staff have appropriate training to ensure the protective measures are enabled effectively All players/coaches have received club guidelines on re-opening	3	4	12	Site not to open if deemed unsafe	1	1	1
3	Insufficient committee / staff levels to implement protective measures effectively	As above	Committee to agree a schedule of volunteers. Site not to open if insufficient numbers	3	4	12	Site not to open if insufficient numbers	1	1	1
4	Too many people congregating at start and finish of matches and training	As above	TRAINING Usually takes place on Saturday mornings. To reduce risk and clashing with cricket: Footballers to leave site by 11am saturdays. Consider use of the Rec Spread the sessions out across the site. Consider use of far end of mini pitch for parking Use mid-week evening sessions to spread the number of attendees MATCHES (Saturday) Usually commence at 2pm and usually only one match. Above protocols to be followed including: no use of changing rooms; no / limited use of clubhouse; parking at far end of mini-pitch. MATCHES (Sundays) Both the county and mini pitch will have fixtures on each Sunday. The county pitch may have 2 fixtures to accommodate. The site should be vacated by 2pm. The mini pitch will have up to 2 matches to accommodate. The mini pitch should be clear by 1pm. Above protocols to be followed including: no use of changing rooms; no / limited use of clubhouse.	3	4	12		2	4	8
5	Post-match / training hospitality	As above	Consider with CC if it is safe to open clubhouse and if so take appropriate hygiene measures, discourage excessive numbers congregating in clubhouse, enforce distancing measures Consider limited service via side window, ensuring appropriate hygiene measures	3	4	12	Clubhouse not to open if the risk is deemed to be too great	2	4	8
6	Travel to and from matches and training	As above	Remind all to follow government recommendations when travelling e.g. avoid use of public transport where possible but where this isn’t possible follow government guidelines regarding face coverings, physical distancing etc.	3	4	12		2	4	8
7	Record keeping	As above	Observe current FA & government guidelines for recording attendees at matches and training so as to facilitate “track and trace”. Ensure all participants and coaches are aware of the guidelines.	3	4	12		2	4	8
8	Child / player presenting with suspected coronavirus e.g. · fever (>38°C) · recently developed cough · loss of smell/taste	As above	Parent/carer / emergency contact contacted instantly. Adult to ensure PPE (facemask, gloves, apron and goggles) is put on themselves before interacting with the child. If a club official has helped someone with symptoms, they do not need to go home unless they themselves display symptoms. Wash hands thoroughly and thoroughly clean the area where the child has been. Advise parent/carer to seek testing immediately following government guidance upon receipt of result Notify other club members	3	4	12