GRANDSTANDS

• Is the grandstand structurally sound?
• Is the grandstand free of debris?
• Is grandstand seating clean and safe?
• Are handrails provided where necessary?
• Do grandstand steps meet safety requirements?
• Is grandstand lighting adequate?
• Are exits clear and have appropriate signage?
• Does the grandstand meet fire safety requirements?
• Is emergency exit provided for and an evacuation plan provided for, with staff trained accordingly?
• Is P.A. equipment provided for emergency evacuation and in working condition?
• Is disabled access provided for?

TOILETS

• Are toilets well maintained, hygienic and adequately stocked?
• Are toilet floors likely to become slippery if wet?
• Are separate male and female toilets provided, with appropriate signage?
• Is lighting appropriate?
• Are exits adequate for emergency situations?
• Do toilets meet fire safety requirements?
• Is toilet security appropriate?
• Are waste bins provided and placed appropriately?

CHANGEROOMS

• Is flooring surface safe in view of footwear to be worn e.g. studded boots on concrete flooring?
• Is lighting adequate and protected form breakage/explosion due to being hit by sports balls?
• Are windows and other glass protected from breakage by sports balls?

• Are the changerooms safe and hygienically clean, particularly showers and toilets e.g. non slip tiling, efficient and safe plumbing etc.?
• Are benches and tables safe?
• Can participants property be secured in the changerooms whilst they are participating?
• Do changerooms meet fire safety requirements?
• Are exits adequate for emergency situations?

These are only some of the facilities which need to be addressed from the risk perspective.  In some cases occupational health and safety and similar legislation will need to be taken into account.

It should be highlighted that risk identification is not a one-off exercise.  A large scale risk identification project will reveal a number of risks, but risks do not respect time and in a few months new risks will likely emerge.  As with all stages of the risk management process, constant monitoring and review must be applied.

By Rod Hughes, National Sport Risk Manager
IEA Sport
 Winter 1997

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