RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
Potential Who is at risk?
Hazard
E.g. Ensure safety of warm-up
E.g. Compliance with normal
operating procedures at pool
Existing Control Risk Preventative Responsibilities
Measures Rating Measures
Swimmers No diving; control safe numbers per lane; High Strictly enforce no diving policy, except in All Club Poolside personnel & staff
backstroke flags in place etc designated sprint lanes;
Awareness of water depths, height of starting
blocks – any other potential hazards;
Check which team members are safe &
confident about diving in – given the conditions.
All participants Usual pool prohibitions – no running, blocking Low Awareness of general rules at the venue; All Club Poolside personnel in
exits with bags etc Support Pool Staff in enforcement; consultation with Lifeguards & Pool
Staff