CLUB & SOCIETY RISK RATINGS

Modified on Fri, 1 Aug at 11:39 AM

Club & Society Risk Ratings -

Every club and society is given a risk rating based on its core activities. This helps us determine the right level of support, health, and safety oversight.

There are 4 levels:

High risk
Medium risk
Low risk
Minimal risk

Risk ratings are reviewed or changed only in specific situations:

A club/society is new.
Core activity of a club/society changes.
Core activity of a club/society is affected by additional regulations (e.g. regulation alteration on rugby concussion procedures).
A club/society request a review.
At the discretion of the H&S Committee.

How is the risk rating calculated?

We use a Risk Scoring Matrix made up of 15 criteria, each scored from 1 to 5. These criteria include:

Injury Rate
Severity of Injuries
Physical Contact
Training Requirement for Activity
Working at Height
Use of Electrical Equipment
Use of Chemicals
Use of Heavy Machinery
Manual Handling
Use of Specialist Equipment
Outdoor Activity
Use of Medical/Lab Supplies/Equipment
Engagement with Under 18s in Activity
Engagement with Vulnerable Individuals in Activity
Engagement with Animals

What does my risk rating mean?

Each level of risk comes with different expectations for how you need to engage with the core risk assessment process:

High risk – submit annually, requires expert approval
Medium risk – submit annually
Low risk – reconfirm annually, submit every 3 years
Minimal risk – reconfirm annually

Take a look at our Core Activity Risk Assessment Article for more information on this.

What is my club/society’s risk rating?

Committees are informed of their risk ratings every year during induction, but you can also find it here: view your risk rating.