Risk Management Plans: Indoor Facility Safety and Hazard Assessment

This homework assignment presents a risk management plan for an indoor fitness facility. It includes a risk assessment matrix that identifies safety hazards, their potential consequences, and the likelihood of occurrence. The assignment details risk ratings and proposes control measures to mitigate or eliminate the identified hazards. The student analyzes various aspects of the facility, including equipment maintenance, trip/slip hazards, hygiene, noise levels, ventilation, flooring, and space requirements. For each hazard, the student suggests multiple control measures, such as regular equipment checks, proper floor maintenance, hygiene practices, and appropriate noise and ventilation management. The assignment aims to ensure a safe and healthy environment for clients and staff within the indoor fitness facility. The assignment also covers outdoor venue risk assessment which includes hazards such as collision with vehicles, trips and falls, unsafe equipment, sun burn, and extreme weather conditions. The assignment is a valuable resource for students studying workplace health and safety and risk management in the fitness industry.

2.2.1 DEVELOP RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS
You have been provided with a list of potential risks and hazards for which you are required to list appropriate actions to treat, manage or reduce hazards.
Note as many treatment options as possible and do not be limited to the space provided within the template. Refer to the Fitness Australia ‘Work Health and
Safety Guide’ page 5, to assist in the completion of the risk analysis matrix, but a direct copy of the answers in the booklet cannot be accepted.
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2.2.1 –DEVELOP RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS
RISK ASSESSMENT – INDOOR FACILITY STUDENT NAME: DATE:
17th January,
2020
SAFETY HAZARD IDENTIFIED CONSEQUENCE
See table 1
LIKELIHOOD
See table 2
RISK
RATING
See
table 3
CONTROL MEASURES
(What can be done to prevent the risk / hazard?)
(minimum two per hazard)
Injury due to damaged
or poorly maintained
equipment
Catastrophic –
Level 5
Level 1 Rare –
because gym owners
conduct regular
checkup of their
machineries.
5S Gym owners should check their equipment in the time span of every 30 days.
Trainers should pay attention, when clients utilize the equipment.
Trip/slip hazards
(obstacles on floor,
loose carpets, tiles,
electrical cords)
Moderate –
Level 3
Moderate – Level 3
9S Floor should not be wet.
Housekeeping department should pay attention and always keep the floor dry.
Change room/toilet
facilities
Insignificant –
Level 1 Unlikely - Level 2 2L There should be proper light in changing room.
Clients should always lock the door properly while using the changing room.
Injury due to improper
use of equipment
Moderate –
Level 3 Likely – Level 4 12S Client should pay attention while attending the training session.
Gym houses should conduct the test of clients for checking their knowledge.
Risk of infection from
unhygienic conditions
(e.g. sweat on gym
equipment)
Minor – Level 2
Almost certain –
Level 5 10S People should wear clean clothes daily.
Gym houses should have hand sanitizers.
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Excessive noise Minor – Level 2
Unlikely - Level 2 4L Songs should me listen in moderate volume.
People should have their own headphones.
Ventilation
Insignificant –
Level 1 Unlikely - Level 2 2L There should be space for ventilation in the gym.
Gym houses should have 3-4 window that should be always open.
Flooring in studio not
appropriate for
exercise being
performed
Moderate –
Level 3
Likely – Level 4 12S Use carpet on such floor.
Gym houses should immediately repair such floor outlet.
Injury due to coming
into contact with
equipment and other
people while exercising
Major – Level 4
Level 5 – Almost
certain 20H
Client should pay attention while attending the training session.
At the initial stage, trainers should always present with the clients in order to make
clients familiar with machines.
Space requirements to
perform activities
Moderate –
Level 3
Moderate – Level 3 9S
There should always be large space so that people can perform physical activities in
effective and efficient manner.
Gym houses should give membership to limited people only if they have low space
available.
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RISK ASSESSMENT – OUTDOOR VENUE STUDENT NAME: DATE:
SAFETY HAZARD IDENTIFIED CONSEQUENCE
See table 1
LIKELIHOOD
See table 2
RISK RATING
See table 3
CONTROL MEASURES
(What can be done to prevent the risk / hazard?)
(minimum two per hazard)
Collision with vehicles
Trips and falls including
uneven terrain, wet
surfaces and night
Unsafe public equipment
used in training (e.g.
exercise stations, park
benches, stairs)
Injury to others in area
(e.g. collision while
running, hit by thrown
ball)
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Sunburn
Attack by dog / wildlife
Insect bites and stings
Health risks from
exposure to extreme
weather (e.g. heat, cold,
lightning, smog, dust)
Physical assault/robbery,
especially if exercising in
isolated areas
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Manual handling
demands from carrying
equipment from vehicle
to training site
Complaints by others in
the area
Unknown or varying
water-confidence levels in
water training
Trip/fall hazards
including:
- Walkways deep end of
pool
- Abrupt changes in floor
level
- Defective ladder to
access pool
- Slippery pool floor finish
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Exposure to UV radiation
for outdoor pools
Risk of infection from
unhygienic conditions
(e.g. ground, water
quality)
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