Free template
Write down what needs controlling
A club risk assessment should produce action, not paperwork for its own sake. This shared table identifies hazards, people exposed, controls already in place, further steps and the date for review. Its worked rows show the right level of detail. Replace them after walking your own session, event or facility and reading current sport guidance.
What is in the document
- Five clear fields for hazard, people at risk, controls, further action and review date
- Practical example rows covering training, an event and the club facility
- Plain descriptions of likelihood and severity that avoid a confusing matrix
- Approval, action ownership and review details to keep the document alive
Making it yours
Look at the real place
Walk through the activity or venue with experienced volunteers. What they observe should replace generic example wording.
Use the sport's guidance
Include current hazards and controls published by the governing body for the particular activity.
Put review in the calendar
Assign a person and date when signing the assessment, rather than relying on committee memory.
Questions
What must a club risk assessment include?
For every relevant area or activity, state the hazard, who may be harmed, controls operating now, further action with an owner and a review date. Use wording that an unfamiliar volunteer can understand in practice.
Who should complete it for the club?
Someone who knows the activity should observe it and prepare the document, often the organiser or an appropriate committee member. Current governing body guidance supports the sport-specific parts, with expert help sought where necessary.
Can we download the template free?
Yes. The shared file is free and needs no signup. It is not an Irish-specific legal form. The club must adapt it to actual conditions, current guidance and any requirements that apply.