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Basketball Location: University of essex sports centre Reference number: Activity Hazard Hazardous and expected consequence People affected Existing controls Assessment of risk Additional Risk Controls Action Lead Residual Risk Occupation Number Likelihood Severity Risk Level Equipment Ball(s) rolling across the floor on the court, someone could step on the ball and injure themselves. Participants and coaches All playing Stopping all activity on the if there is a loose ball L s low Only use the amount of balls needed for an exercise and put all extra balls in basket. low Basketball Hoops Hanging on the rims after dunking may cause the basketball hoop to either move or collapse and this could fall on someone and seriously hurt them. Participants and coaches All on the court of England basketball are that players cannot hang on the rims unless it is to stop themselves from landing on someone else VU E high Make a no dunking rule for less experienced players low Spectators If spectators are too close to the court they could not only interfere with games but also be at risk of getting hit by a ball or have a player fall on them whilst trying to save the ball. Spectators and organisers All front row spectators Spectators are advised to stay near the seating area. The seating area is also about 2 metres away from the court just to be safe U S Very low low Clothing Inappropriate sports clothing worn could cause overheating or discomfort. participants All participants All team participants are required to wear a training kit to all training sessions and sports clothing is required at all sessions. U S Very low Very low Playing Surface Wet or damaged floor could result in a trip or slip. participants All participants No drinks allowed in the sports centre unless they are the bottles of the players that are kept behind the benches anyway. Court is also checked on a regular basis by leisure centre stuff and players are usually aware of any problems on the court before activities begin. L M High Keep a towel ready at either ends of the court in case sweat gets on the floor so it can be cleaned up easily. low footwear Wearing incorrect indoor footware may increase likelihood of slipping Participants and coaches All on the Correct indoor footwear must be worn by all on the court and no one must play without their laces tied. U S Low Coaches and referees should be vigilant and look out for incorrect low