NOP - Netball [Updated – 07.06.22]

The following NOP is based on strict guidance from the Government and England Netball. Ensuring that all activities are planned and delivered in the safest possible way during the COVID-19 pandemic. This overview should be read and followed in conjunction with the generic DSDR Covid-19 guidance, generic SU Covid-19 guidance and the updated activity specific risk assessment. 

Club and subset activity:

Netball and BUCS training 

Lead Contact:

Molly Robb mr2023@bath.ac.uk (chair)

Secondary Contact:

Jemma Phillips jp2465@bath.ac.uk (secretary)

Facility being used:

STV court, Founders Hall and Outdoor Track 

Session days and times

Mondays: STV 8:00-9:00, 17:30-22:00

Tuesdays: STV 7:00-9:00, 13:00-14:30 Athletics Track 7:00-9:00

Wednesdays: STV 7:00-9:00, 16:30-18:00

Thursdays: STV 8:00-9:00, 13:00-14:00, 15:30-16:30

Fridays: STV 7:45-9:00, 14:00-16:00, 20:00-22:00

Saturdays: Founders Hall 17:00-19:00

Sundays: STV 15:00-19:00

 

 

 

 

RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE

 

 

Risk Matrix and Rating Guidance:

The assessor shall assign values for the hazard severity (a) and likelihood of occurrence (b) (taking into account the frequency and duration of exposure) on a scale of 1 to 5, then multiply them together to give the rating band:

 

 

Hazard Severity (a)

Likelihood of Occurrence (b)

  
 
1 – Trivial       (e.g. discomfort, slight bruising, self-help recovery)

2 – Minor       (e.g. small cut, abrasion, basic first aid need)

3 – Moderate (e.g. strain, sprain, incapacitation > 3 days)

4 – Serious      (e.g. fracture, hospitalisation >24 hrs, incapacitation >4 weeks)

5 – Fatal         (single or multiple)

1 – Remote        (almost never)

2 – Unlikely      (occurs rarely)

3 – Possible       (could occur, but uncommon)

4 – Likely          (recurrent but not frequent)

5 – Very likely (occurs frequently)

  
 

 

 

 
 

 

Risk Assessment Matrix

 

Risk Rating Bands  (A x B)

(B)?       (A)?

Trivial

Minor

Moderate

Serious

Fatal

 

LOW RISK

(1 – 8)

MEDIUM RISK

(9  - 12)

HIGH RISK

(15 - 25)

Remote

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

Unlikely

2

4

6

8

10

 

Continue, 

but review periodically to ensure controls remain effective

Continue, 

but implement additional reasonably practicable controls where possible and monitor regularly

STOP THE ACTIVITY

 

Identify new controls. Activity must not proceed until risks are reduced to a low or medium level

Possible

3

6

9

12

15

 

Likely

4

8

12

16

20

 

Very likely

5

10

15

20

25

 

 

 

Risk Assessment Record

 

Risk Assessment Title: SU Netball Club

 

Date Produced: 07/06/2022

 

Review Date:  06/06/2023

 

Overview/Description of Activity: 

University of Bath Netball Club activity

Duration/Frequency of Activity: Daily 

Location of Activity: Sports Training Village, Founders Hall and Outdoor track

Generic or Specific Assessment: Specific

 

 

 

Index
 

Section 2: Socials

Section 3: Travel

Section 4: First aid procedures

Section 5: Injury prevention

Section 6: Facilities
Section 7: Equipment

Section 8: Guidance for before, during and after activity

Section 9: Financial Risk

 

#

Hazard(s) identified

Who might be affected
and how

Existing controls & measures

Severity (a)

Likelihood (b)

Risk Rating 
(a x b)

Additional control/action required

 

SECTION 2: Socials

 

5

 

Authorisation from the SU 

Chair, social secs
  • All Socials are still required to go through the Event Planner for approval from an SU staff member

 

2

2

Low

 

 

SECTION 3: Travel

 

8

Public Transport

All staff, committee members and players
  • Journey to be planned in advance to make all participants aware.

 

 

3

3

Low

 

 

SECTION 4: First aid procedures

 

9

First aid 

All staff, committee members and players

3

3

Low
  •  

 

      SECTION 5: Injury prevention

 

10

Strains/sprains

Players 

3

2

Low

 

 

11

Pulled Muscles

Players
  • Players must take part in a warm-up prior to any form of play initiated by either coach or captain of the team/s playing
  • Following play all must take part in a cool down

3

 

2

 

Low

 

 

 

12

Slippery floors

Players

3

3

Low
  •  Prior to play captains and coaches to decide the condition of court and to take appropriate measures

 

13

Head Injuries

Players
  • If head injuries occur, they will be reported immediately, and the correct procedures shall be followed

4

1

Low

 

 

14

Dehydration

Players
  • Coaches/Captains will ensure all players have water bottles prior to play and that they keep always hydrated

1

4

Low
  • No water bottles may be shared. Each player should have own water bottle, clearly marked with their name

 

15

Dangerous play

Players
  • Players will play to the rules and not act in a dangerous manner that could result in another player getting hurt. Prior to play the umpires will check nail length of all players

2

3

Low

 

 

16

Jewellery 

Players
  • Players will remove jewellery to avoid injuries related to them, if unable to be removed the jewellery will be taped – although this is to the discretion of the umpire

1

3

Low

 

 

17

Court Suitability

Players
  • Prior to home and away games captains and coaches will evaluate the condition of the court and ensure it is safe to play

3

2

Low
  • Particular attention is to be paid should any away games be played on outdoor courts.

 

 

18

U18 Players

Players
  • If a player is below 18 years of age, they are to notify their captain and coach to ensure all guidelines are followed

1

4

Low

 

 

19

Road Accidents

All staff, committee members and players
  • It is insisted that the mode of transport used has seatbelts and if possible, a fire extinguisher. Club members should not distract the driver. The driver must not have consumed alcohol prior to driving. Drivers should not exceed the seating limit. For journeys more than 2 hours in duration, the Club should use more than one driver.

5

1

Low

 

 

20

Excessive Alcohol

All staff, committee members and players
  • Members will act responsibly and not force others to drink - acting in a good manner that reflects the values of the university

2

3

Low

 

 

21

People participating who are not medically fit

All staff, committee members and players
  • Ensure participants are medically fit to participate, enquire in sensitive and confidential manner

3

3

9

 

 

       SECTION 6: Facilities

22

Facility usage 

All staff, committee members and players
  • Netball club has access to the STV, the Founders Hall and the outdoor track

2

2

Low

 

 

23

Changing rooms in STV

All staff, committee members and players
  • The changing rooms are in use

2

3

Low

 

 

24

Access to STV and training areas

All staff, committee members and players

2

2

Low
  • See STV risk assessment for more information on visiting 

 

25

Fire Evacuation Procedures

Everyone Present
  • Fire evacuation procedures in place on site, participants to follow the instruction of facility staff members. 

4

1

4

 

 

SECTION 7: Equipment

 

26

Sharing Equipment

All staff, committee members and players
  • The sharing of equipment is allowed, we will continue to regularly clean and disinfect equipment

 

2

2

Low

 

 

27

Manual Handling

All staff, committee members and players
  • Load to be broken up into smaller loads suitable for an individual to carry if possible (eg where it is a box full of items)
  • Lifting aids (eg trolley) to be used where possible to allow load to be moved by 1 person
  • Staff to discuss further if more action needed

3

3

Low

 

 

SECTION 9: Financial Risk

 

28

Event/Activity costs

SU, chair and treasurer 
  • Each activity to go through the SU’s Event Planner process
  • Treasurer and SU Staff to check contracts and agree to the terms and conditions
  • Treasurer to obtain authorisation from the SU before invoice payments are made

2

2

Low

 

 

 

 

Assessor signature: 

Emma Payne

 

 

Print name:

EMMA PAYNE

 

 

Date:

07/06/2022