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Dodgeball Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for dodgeball in sports & recreation settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for dodgeball in sports & recreation settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Improves hand-eye coordination and reflexes essential for catching and throwing.
Supports muscle strength and toning through active participation and physical exertion.
Increases mental focus and concentration required for anticipating opponents' actions.
Boosts teamwork and communication skills through coordinated team strategies.
Develops agility and quickness with rapid movements and directional changes.
Typical hazards & measures
Inappropriate clothing
— Provide guidelines on appropriate dodgeball attire. Encourage the use of comfortable, flexible clothing that allows full range of motion. Inspect attire before games and practices. Educate participants on the importance of proper clothing for safety and performance.
Contact with the floor
— Ensure playing areas are well-padded and free from obstacles. Educate participants on maintaining control during movements to prevent accidental floor contact.
Uneven or poorly maintained surfaces
— Regularly inspect and maintain playing areas to ensure even and stable surfaces. Repair any damage or hazards promptly. Use appropriate flooring materials that provide traction and stability.
Ball hits to the face
— Educate participants on safe aiming and avoiding head-targeted throws. Supervise games to enforce rules on targeting. Use appropriate soft balls to reduce impact injury.
Aggressive behavior from players
— Implement and enforce rules on sportsmanship and acceptable behavior. Provide training on conflict resolution and emotional control. Supervise games closely to intervene in cases of aggressive behavior.
How to use this template
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Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
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