Ridgeway Shotokan Karate Club
Risk Assessment Table

RISK	CONTROLS	RESPONSIBILITY	TIME SCALE
SPARRING	Strict guidance from instructor	INSTRUCTOR	EVERY SESSION
	Level of control appropriate to students	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
	No head strikes, unless control is used	INSTRUCTOR	EVERY SESSION
	Mitts and gum shields worn	NSTRUCTOR	EVERY SESSION
	Groin/ chest guards worn	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
	Light and non contact sparring protection not required	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
	Full contact only for advanced karateka	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
INJURIES	Provision of First Aid box and accident book	INSTRUCTOR	EVERY SESSION
	Permission form signed to administer First Aid	INSTRUCTOR	EVERY SESSION
	Contact details of students for emergency use only	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
	Club insurance to be valid	INSTRUCTOR	EVERY SESSION
	Declaration of all injuries/ illness,s before session begins	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
	Warm up as instructed to restrict any possible injuries	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
STRAINS/SPRAINS	Warm up and down to prevent injury where possible	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
FAULTY EQUIPMENT	Check condition of all equipment regularly	INSTRUCTOR	EVERY SESSION
SLIPS/TRIPS	Ensure floor is clean before session starts	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
	Remove any furniture to a safe place.	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
	Keep all bags away from training area	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
	Do not allow students to bring drinks onto Dojo floor	INSTRUCTOR	EVERY SESSION
	Regular checks of student Gi,s for trip hazards	INSTRUCTOR	EVERY SESSION
IMPACT TRAINING	Keep equipment in good order	INSTRUCTOR	EVERY SESSION
	Wear mitts as instructed	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION
	Use of good Technique as instructed	INSTRUCTOR/STUDENTS	EVERY SESSION