Risk Assessment

Identify the Hazard	Who will be harmed?	Risk Rating Severity of injury (1 low-5 high)	Risk Rating Probability of injury (1 low-5 high)	Risk Total Score (1 extremely low – 25 extremely high)	Suggested measures	How will you record, review, monitor and evaluate
Hard ground	Players Spectators Staff	2 Low – Falling could cause bruises, cuts, grazes and broken bones.	3 Moderate	6	Advise people to wear appropriate footwear. Check the floor for any hazards that could cause you trip before using the court. Use appropriate treatment on the floor.	Daily maintenance check list to be completed by staff and signed hourly. Set a date to review the flooring and ensure it is still safe to use.
Wet Hard Ground	Players Spectators Staff	3 Moderate – Risk of slipping causing bruises, grazes, broken bones or head injury.	1 Very Low	3	Don’t use the court if the risk of injury is high. Use wet floor signs. Wear sensible footwear with high grip. Only allow bottled drinks on the courts	External contractors should check the roof on a regular agreed basis.
Court Dividers (Net Curtains)	Players Spectators Staff	3 Moderate – Risk of tripping causing bruises, grazes, broken bones or head injury.	2 Low	6	Ensure the dividers are the correct length and don’t drape onto the court. Put up signs warning of a tripping hazard.	Centre staff should check the curtains are hung correctly and run on the track daily, and sign a checklist.
Faulty Equipment	Players Spectators Staff	4 High – Possibility of electrical shock from faulty electrical equipment.  Other risks are cuts, grazes, broken bones and head injuries	2 Low	8	Daily maintenance checks of equipment, which is high risk if broken (i.e. electrical equipment). Put broken equipment out of use. Posters advising people to report broken or faulty equipment.	Checklist to be completed and signed by centre staff daily. Set an annual date to test all equipment.
Identify the Hazard	Who will be harmed?	Risk Rating Severity of injury (1 low-5 high)	Risk Rating Probability of injury (1 low-5 high)	Risk Total Score (1 extremely low – 25 extremely high)	Suggested measures	How will you record, review, monitor and evaluate
Loose Equipment on the Court	Players Spectators Staff	2 Low – Risk of tripping causing bruises, grazes, broken bones or head injury.	4	8	Check the court before playing. Put up posters asking people to put equipment back or report it if faulty.	Maintenance check list to be completed by staff and signed hourly.
Umpire Chairs	Players Spectators Staff	3 Moderate – Risk of bruising, broken bones or head injury if contact is made.	1	3	Ensure the chair is slightly aback from the court but not obstructing walkways.  Ensure the chair is visible.	Maintenance check list to be completed by staff and signed daily – chair is not obstructing play.
Incorrect Storage of Equipment	Players Spectators Staff	3 Moderate – Risk of bruising, cuts, broken bones or head injury if equipment falls or causes an obstruction to people or play.	3	9	Have a well-organised storage system. Limit access to the centres equipment and storage space. Check the storage space is tidy at the beginning and of every day.	Record who has used the courts and accessed storage to assess any problems. Maintenance checklist to be completed and signed by staff daily. Set a date to review the efficiency of the storage system
Tennis Nets/Posts	Players Spectators Staff	2 Low – Risk of bruising or broken bones if contact is made during play.	2	4	Ensure the nets are fastened securely and the posts are stable in the fittings.	Maintenance check list to be completed by staff and signed hourly – nets are secure. Set a date to review the quality of the nets and ensure they are still suitable.