Risk Assessment

GYM SPACE

The floor is clean, has a non-slip surface and is free from obstacles and hazards

YES

NO

Equipment is not in hazardous position or blocking entry/exist points

YES

NO

Space is appropriate for the activity and number of participants

YES

NO

Lighting and heating is sufficient

Yes

NO

Comments/Actions taken or required

BOXING RING

Ropes, rope ties and turnbuckles in good repair and ropes securely fastened

and not frayed

YES

NO

Underlay in good repair and of enough thickness as stated in the rules and

regulation

YES

NO

Canvas is tight, smooth and with no rips or tears

YES

NO

Comments/Actions taken or required

BOXERS’ EQUIPMENT

All equipment is appropriate for the number, age of boxers

YES

NO

Gloves are in good repair, foam of sufficient depth across the knuckles

YES

NO

Groin protectors are in good repair and are a good fit – everyone to provide

own equipment

YES

NO

Mouth guards are properly fitted – fit – everyone to provide own equipment

Yes

NO

Hand wraps are of appropriate length and material

YES

NO

Footwear is in good repair and is a good fit – bare feet are appropriate

YES

NO

Comments/Actions taken or required

Due to health and safety everyone should have their own groin protector, hand wraps and mouth guard.

Boxing gloves can be provided and are regularly sprayed clean to eliminate bacteria and odours.

GYM EQUIPMENT

Enough space around equipment for it to be used safely

YES

NO

Punch bag are sufficiently padded to not cause hand damage

YES

NO

Bag chains and fastenings are securely tightened and in good repair with no

broken links or bent fastenings

YES

NO

Mats have no tears or rips

Yes

NO

Skipping ropes have secure handles and are in good condition

YES

NO

Medicine balls are in good condition with no splits

YES

NO

Weights: stands, bars and collars are all in good condition with secure collars

and no damage to welds

YES

NO

Aerobic equipment (e.g. bikes, cross trainers) are maintained in accordance

with manufacturing’s recommendations

YES

NO

Comments/Actions taken or required

BOXERS

Boxers are suitably attired and are not wearing jewellery

YES

NO

Any injuries are considered when planning and conduction activities, which

must be suitable

YES

NO

Comments/Actions taken or required

All gym members must notify instructors of any injuries that they are carrying before proceeding to actively participate in any physical activities.

SPARRING

Sparring only takes place when a full coach is present

YES

NO

Sparring is NOT conducted by any coaches under the age of 18

YES

NO

Correct equipment is always worn during sparring i.e. mouth guard, gloves,

protectors etc.

YES

NO

Boxers and coaches to understand the need for control in conditioned and

technique sparring and understanding that it is a learning experience

Yes

NO

Boxers are matched suitably to age, experience, ability, weight and height

YES

NO

Suitable themes are chosen relative to age, experience and ability

YES

NO

A range of sparring opportunities are on offer, tailored to the needs of the

boxers

YES

NO

Comments/Actions taken or required

Gym members must realise that they will be getting hit in the face and body. This is a controlled environment, and NOBODY can hit others at FULL FORCE – maximum is 50% power.

Sparring is a controlled environment and we do NOT expect gym members to get seriously injured OR cause harm to others.

Members NOT obeying rules will be warned and if persistent flouting of the rules. They will be excluded for a period OR banned permanently from the gym.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND FIRST AID

All coaches hold appropriate first aid qualifications

YES

NO

Emergency procedures are published and available for all to see, and all

coaches are aware of them

YES

NO

A working telephone landline is available

YES

NO

Emergency access points are checked and operational

Yes

NO

A fully equipped first aid kit is available at all sessions

YES

NO

There is an accident/incident book in place and accessible, in which injuries

other than minor training injuries are logged

YES

NO

A range of sparring opportunities are on offer, tailored to the needs of the

boxers

YES

NO

Comments/Actions taken or required

Potential Effect

Existing Controls in Place

Score

Further Controls Required

1.Student deliberately punches another student in the lesson to cause harm

The offending student must sit out the lesson and may no partake in the lesson the

following week

Low

If student re-offends, they will NOT be able to attend the lesson for a month or

maybe EXCLUDED

2.The gym can get very hot and stuffy

Open the shutter door

Low

3.With a large group of students there is not enough room to train safely

Keeping the sessions numbers small, and splitting the

students into different groups

Low

4.Gloves, wraps or ropes could be left lying around and could be a potential trip hazard

Ensuring that all equipment is put away and that none are left lying around when not

required

Medium

5.If you fall on the gym floor, you could hurt yourself

Soft matting is provided on the floors

Low

Regularly check matting conditioning and replace

when required

6.The training is of a physical nature and the incorrect execution of a

manoeuvre could result in harm

A coach will always be present to ensure the correct

techniques are executed

Low

7.Certain medical conditions could cause injury to the students when training

Students are encouraged to tell the coach of any conditions or injuries that they might be worried about during training. Students who are struggling with any part of the session, would be advised

to rest

Medium

8.If a student does not know the punch technique and how to hold the pads, they may harm themselves or harm

others

All students are taught correct punch techniques at 50% speed and the correct

technique in hold of the pads

Low

9.Aggressive or bad behaviour could be used in the lesson by the student and against each other

Aggressive or abusive behaviour is UNACCEPTABLE, and any student seen to be disrupting the lesson or trying to hurt any other students

will be suspended or banned

Low

Student will be given warnings before drastic actions like permanent ban taking place

10.There may be students who are experienced in Thai Boxing which may lead to injury

Any advanced or experienced boxers will be paired off with a beginner and encouraged to develop their partners whilst at the same time work at

bettering their own skill

Low

11.Due to the intensity of the sport of Thai Boxing, students may feel that they are NOT able to take part

Thai boxing is fun, recreational activity delivered in an educational environment for ALL students at ALL levels from the age of 5 years

Low

Sessions are designed for ALL participate at that person’s individual level, without the need to add extra pressure. Thai boxing caters for ALL levels NOT just the high-level fighters. If its not FUN or challenging, then this sport will NOT be forced on to

individuals.

12.What will the student do in an event of an emergency/Health and Safety

A health and safety brief and emergency drill will be explained prior to the commencement of the class. Fire Exists, Muster Points,

Toilets, First aid.

Low