Hazard Identification Checklist
Often, when trying to make a place or activity safe we subconsciously identify any hazards that could cause harm, put controls in place and then get on with our business. If you aim to do this for your cricket club that includes a pavilion, grounds keeping shed, cricket pitch and nets as well as all the wide-ranging tasks you conduct throughout the season then this can appear overwhelming.
It is suggested you approach this in a methodical way that allows you to take on the task in bite size chunks, e.g., divide your cricket club into manageable areas such as the clubhouse, the grounds shed and the cricket ground. Then using your experience and imagination walk around taking note of anything that could cause harm, a Hazard. Be critical, you can discard insignificant hazards later, links are provided to more detailed guidance.
For details regarding to risk in the clubhouse – please click here (insert link to ECB website)
Grounds Shed | Link |
| Secure, so as not to be a hazard to others | |
| Racking – secure, items stored safely | |
| Chemicals – use, storage, first aid | Click here |
| Fire hazards – hot surfaces, fuel storage | Click here |
| Grounds, Cricket Pitch & Nets | Link |
| Public access | |
| Other users | Click here |
| Uneven surfaces | |
| Site screens | |
| Other obstacles | |
| Nets secure – no holes, flat slip free surface | Click here |
Activities | Link |
| Machinery | Click here |
| Tools | Click here |
| Chemicals – use, storage, first aid | Click here |
| Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) | Click here |
| Working around others | Click here |
| Noise | Click here |
| Lone working | Click here |
| Manual handling | Click here |
| Rolling | Click here |
| Mowing | Click here |
| Strimming | |
| Spiking | |
| Refuelling machinery | |
Having conducted your hazard identification, you now want to assess the risk. As before, break down your risk assessments into manageable chunks – Click here
