COURT AREAS THE GYMNASIUM OUTDOOR AND ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES THE PLAYING FIELD THE SPORTS HALL THE SWIMMING P

2. COURT AREAS THE GYMNASIUM OUTDOOR AND ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES THE PLAYING FIELD THE SPORTS HALL THE SWIMMING POOL

3. COURT AREAS Court areas can be used for a variety of different sports such as netball, basketball, tennis, football, etc. as well as sport they are widely used as the general playground for schools where pupils spend break time and lunch. Litter can be a problem causing people to slip, drinks cans are especially dangerous along with other sharp objects. It is vital that the playing area is checked before use and maintained, all potential hazards need to be removed.

4. They might include: Broken/ protruding bits of surround fencing. Nails and splinters. Corners of building that are too close. Wobbly portable posts or portable posts with feet sticking out into the playing area. Surfaces affected by the weather. Projecting post sockets which may not be in use but which may be in the middle of the playing area e.g. tennis post sockets. Nearby windows not protected by grills or fencing.

5. THE GYMNASIUM Potentially the gymnasium can be the most hazardous activity areas Wall bars, window ladders and beam uprights can often project into the working area even if they are stored away correctly All of the equipment that may appear around the gymnasium could potentially be very hazardous if not used appropriately Sometimes pupils will need to remove shoes/trainers before entering the gym. The reason for this is it can leave dirt on the floor that can unsafe and dangerous Before a lesson in the gym you should check: The floor is clean and dry. If portable apparatus items have been stored away.

6. If items of fixed apparatus such as beams, ropes, etc have been stored away in their fixed position. Check wall fixing to ensure they are safe and have not come away. That fixed bolts or catches are securely in place on equipment to be used and that the equipment is safe to use.

7. OUTDOOR ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES Adventurous activities take place: ON LAND ON WATER ON BOTH LAND AND WATER

8. ACTIVITIES ON LAND The location on land may be remote. It could be exposed to bad weather and the terrain may be difficult to walk on. This means the way we dress and communicate becomes extremely important. Land-based activities include: assault courses camping or expeditions caving and potholing cycling and mountain biking rock climbing and many more

9. ACTIVITIES ON WATER The main hazard when on water may be whether the water is enclosed like a swimming pool or whether its open or coastal, how deep it is and whether there are dangerous currents Water-based activities include: angling canoeing and kayaking rafting rowing windsurfing swimming and many more

10. THE PLAYING FIELD Playing fields like courts can be difficult to close off effectively. These spaces can often be used for all kinds of activities and by ordinary members of the public. Potential hazards include dog faeces, broken glass, crushed drink cans and general litter. The grass on rugby pitches can often be quite long and potentially dangerous objects can be difficult to see. As with all surfaces it is important to check before a session.

11. Other potential hazards that may cause injury include: Long grass, uneven or pitted surfaces. Frost , ice, snow or heavy rainfall. Use of sticks or poles. Wobbly portable goalpost�s Rugby goalpost without protective padding at their base. Corner flags or other marker posts that are not flexible and which could snap. People wearing smooth-soled footwear, particularly in contact sports can be very dangerous.

12. THE SPORTS HALL The sports hall potentially has many hazards Like the gymnasium it is important to wear the correct footwear. Sports halls often have more than one means of access and the number of students entering or leaving during activities may be greater than in a gymnasium. You need to check its safe to enter before entering the room. Potential hazards in the sports hall are; Apparatus and other equipment which is not in use must be safely stored or fastened away in order to minimise obstacles. Walls and other surfaces should be smooth and free from projections or jagged/sharp objects.

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14. THE SWIMMING POOL The potential hazards could be: pool-based activities the pool and its immediate surroundings

15. POOL - BASED ACTIVITIES The governing bodies of activities that take place in water such as the ASA and the RLSS, publish clear guidelines on all aspects of safety and potential hazards The biggest potential hazard in any swimming pool are the people who use it. People can drown in swimming pools. To ensure safety it is essential that you only enter the pool when you are told. engage only in activity you are asked to perform. leave the water when and in the manner you are instructed.

16. Potential hazards might include: Wet floor surfaces around the pool, in the showering and changing areas. Diving boards, spring boards, etc The use of swimming aids in the water by inexperienced swimmers. Venturing out of your depth. Submerging grating or grilles - danger of swimmers being caught on these and held under water. Swimming pools are sometimes used for other activities such as the teaching of basic canoeing skills or for training and testing in life-saving and personal survival. Its obvious but there is a general rule that swimmers and canoes do not mix.