Triathlon Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Traffic accidents when crossing roads during the run — Implement controlled crosswalks with traffic signals, use barriers or signs to alert drivers, employ marshals to manage crossings, educate participants on safe crossing practices.
• Inadequate supervision — Ensure qualified supervisors and marshals are present during all race segments, maintain appropriate participant-to-supervisor ratios, supervise activities closely to enforce safety rules and intervene when necessary, provide ongoing training for supervisors on safety and emergency procedures.
• Medical emergencies preparedness — Provide medical staff and facilities on-site, equip race areas with first aid kits, train staff in emergency response, implement communication protocols for emergencies.
• Safeguarding — Implement a comprehensive safeguarding policy and ensure all staff are trained. Conduct background checks on instructors and volunteers. Establish clear reporting procedures for any concerns. Maintain appropriate supervision ratios and never leave minors unattended. Educate participants on their rights and who to contact if they feel unsafe.
• Falling or slipping on wet or unstable terrain — Maintain race routes to ensure dry and stable surfaces, provide appropriate footwear guidelines, use non-slip materials where possible, educate participants on safe navigation.