When Controlling Risks (as part of the Australian Sports Commission and Safe Work Australia’s four key steps to eliminating or minimizing the risks as part of a games, sport, or practical activity risk assessment) what is the last line of safety protection?Group of answer choicesPPEAdministrative ControlsIsolateEngineering ControlsSubstitute

The Australian Sports Commission and Safe Work Australia provide four key steps to eliminating or minimizing the risks as part of a games, sport or practical activity risk assessment. The correct order for these steps includes:

Outline three (3) safety procedures and three (3) safety policies that educators can implement to minimise risk in play areas.

Sort the following ways to keep a games and sport session safe into one of the five categories (people, equipment, environment, activity or organisational) for creating a physically safe environment.Group of answer choicesObtaining a medical clearanceProvide good supervisionAwareness of the amount and intensity of activity individuals are performingNot allowing late participants to join the sessionInsisting on the use of footwear specifically designed for activityPlacing hockey sticks down gently rather than throwing or dropping themEnsure all participants carry a personal water bottleCleaning and sanitising uniforms regularlyModifying activities in very hot/humid conditionsImplimenting rules to keep the area clean and tidyCheck and maintain the playing surface and facilities to remove hazardsEnsuring sufficient area around the margin of the court or field for run-off.Adapting and modifying gamesPlan and progress throwing from easy to more difficultPlaying Tee Ball before playing SoftballHaving risk assessment and emergency management plans

What does risk control involve?Avoiding the riskEliminating the risk as far as is reasonable practicableAccepting the riskNone of the above

What type of risk to safety influences participation in games, sport and/or activity session?Group of answer choicesPerceived and actual risk.Perceived (sensed or anticipated) risk – Based on a feeling.Actual (true or genuine) risk – Based on a fact.