Posted By Mike Jones Hi there, I have been given the task of carrying out Risk assessments for our leisure centres which includes swimming pools and dry sports centres. As I am approaching this for the first time I would appreciate any help. I would like to know if anyone has had experience in this area and if so, do you have samples of risk assessments carried out that I could have a look at. Or if no one has experience, then could you suggest other options. Thanks for your help Mike

Posted By Dennis Rutter Mike, if you contact your local authority education Safety Officer, they should be able to provide you with details of a publication from BALPE (I think that's how its spelt). Its all about health & safety in physical education and contains a wide range of good practice including requirements for both equipment & the environment. This should help cover many of the issues. Hope this helps Dennis

Posted By Brian McMillan Another useful source of information on this area is Institute of Leisure and Amentiy Management )ILAM). Their website is at http://www.ilam.co.uk/ More regards Brian