Albury Junior Badminton COVID-19 risk assessment

Updated: 15th October 2020

COVID-19 risk assessment for returning to play

As sport activity providers, we must protect all participants from harm. This includes taking reasonable steps to protect both coaches and players from coronavirus. The COVID-19 risk assessment is set out to:

identify what activity or situations might cause transmission of the virus;
think about who could be at risk;
decide how likely it is that someone could be exposed; and
act to remove the activity or situation, or if this isn’t possible, control the risk.

This assessment is carried out by the Albury Junior Badminton Club coaching team.

What is the Hazard?	Who might be harmed?	Action taken	Risk rating after controls (Low, Medium, High)	Actioned by
Social Distancing and spread of COVID-19	Players, coaches, visitors and venue staff	Booking system in place to manage session numbers. All players must email the Headcoach to confirm for a place. The maximum number of players for four courts is currently 24. Covid-19 officer to ensure social distancing guidelines and ensure anyone not playing on court must remain at least 2 meters from those playing and each other. Players will be reminded of this throughout all the sessions. No bodily contact, including handshakes and high fives. No gatherings once training (or games) has finished. Players advised to only attend if they do not have any symptoms of COVID-19. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/.	Low	The coaching team, Covid-19 Officer, all players and their parents/guardians.
Use of equipment during the session	Players and coaches	All players must bring their own equipment they need for the session. Players cannot share equipment. Players must only use their own racket(s). Sharing of shuttles – players are reminded to have thoroughly washed their hands or use hand sanitiser immediately before and after each session. Players to only use shuttles from their designated playing group of 6. No water bottles will be provided to share, players asked to bring their own bottles which they do not share. Equipment bags to be stored behind players playing court and at least 2 meters from the back of the court and any other players if possible. Ensure participants take all their belongings with them at the end of the session. Coaches to inform players not to use/touch equipment such as nets and posts. If they do, hand sanitiser will be available.	Low	The coaching team, Covid-19 Officer, all players and their parents/guardians.
Participant Activity	Players and coaches	Session organiser to communicate playing groups of six. Direct participants to stay home if they are sick, and if they are displaying symptoms of COVID-19. Instruct participants to tell you if they are displaying symptoms of COVID-19, have been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19 or have been tested for COVID-19.	Low	The coaching team, Covid-19 Officer, all players and their parents/guardians.
Increased risk to participants with underlying medical conditions and BAME groups	Those with underlying health conditions	Organiser to identify high-risk participants or those from vulnerable groups before session. Share Risk Assessment information before sessions start, allowing these participants to make an informed choice about attending the session.	Low	The coaching team, Covid-19 Officer, all players and their parents/guardians.
Travelling to session and possible site requirements	Players, coaches and visitors	Must travel to the venue by car either on their own or with members of the same household only. If using public transport, they must ensure that face coverings are worn. Inform participants of the status of changing facilities and toilet facilities – recommend that players arrive changed and ready to play. Do not use the venue’s changing areas.	Low	The coaching team, Covid-19 Officer, all players and their parents/guardians.
Entry and exit to the building	Players, coaches, visitors and venue staff	Entry and exit will be via a designated entrance communicated in advance. Participants must arrive at the venue for the allotted start time of the session. Participants must, on entry and exit from the facility, use the hand sanitizer to clean their hands provided at the entry/exit point. On entry to the venue, participants/coaches enter and go straight to their assigned court and seating area. At the end of the session, everyone must leave the site in order of nearest court first. They should leave immediately once returned to their cars. Inform all participants not to congregate outside the venue after the session.	Low	The coaching team, Covid-19 Officer, all players and their parents/guardians.
Cross infection through Poor hygiene	Players	Covid-19 officer to supply hand sanitiser and make available on entrance to the hall and back of courts – players to apply regularly through session. Shuttlecocks will not be used for 72 hours after each session. First Aiders wash hands and arms before (during, if necessary) and after dealing with a first aid situation. First Aiders wear appropriate protective clothing to stop personal contamination e.g. gloves and ensure its safe disposal or cleaning. First Aiders avoid hand-mouth or hand-eye contact. Disinfect equipment and after any first aid incident.	Medium	The coaching team, Covid-19 Officer, all players and their parents/guardians.
Provision of first aid	Players	Any treatment will be via participate self-management, with the First Aider maintaining social distancing at all times unless contact is deemed absolutely necessary based on significant risk to the athlete of being left to self-manage. The patient to be given a face mask to wear during treatment. If contact is necessary, the First Aider will ensure they wear adequate PPE equipment as per Government Guidelines. The following equipment/PPE will be provided for the First Aider; Protective medical Gloves. Face masks for general first aid. Follow the guidance issued by The Resuscitation Council UK on CPR delivery.	Medium	The coaching team, Covid-19 Officer, all players and their parents/guardians.