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decimomal  
#1 Posted : 05 July 2011 16:54:28(UTC)
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decimomal
Can someone remind me what the situation is regarding sportsmen being injured is with regard to HSW?

We have a work experience chap asking me and I cannot recall the details, save that is is accepted as part and parcel of the game (Rugby and Football predominantly).

Ta.
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stevie40  
#2 Posted : 05 July 2011 16:58:32(UTC)
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stevie40
Volenti non fit injuria.

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RayRapp  
#3 Posted : 05 July 2011 17:28:22(UTC)
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RayRapp
Sports injuries are not normally considered a work related injury due to the volenti precedent mentioned above, except where there is a clear case of negligence. Sports injuries are also not normally RIDDOR reportable - end of story.
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Bluenose  
#4 Posted : 05 July 2011 20:07:24(UTC)
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Bluenose
Within the armed forces personnel are expected to maintain their fitness whilst on duty. This can be different activities (climbing, mountain biking etc) and naturally injuries occur. Therefore if a member of the armed forces gets injured whilst doing sport etc on duty (at work) it may fall within the remit of RIDDOR. However if you read the small print RIDDOR does not apply to the armed forces, but injuries are reported as a courtesy to the HSE by the MOD. This ensures that the armed forces are transparent in reporting of injuries. So volenti does not apply in these circumstances.
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decimomal  
#5 Posted : 06 July 2011 09:12:25(UTC)
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decimomal
Thank you for the replies folks.
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Guru  
#6 Posted : 06 July 2011 14:57:33(UTC)
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Go to the following link, then scroll down to 'Injuries arising from sporting accidents'

This should help clarify some of the points raised.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/youngpeople/law/riddor.htm
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Tigers  
#7 Posted : 06 July 2011 15:21:19(UTC)
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Tigers
I was also of the understanding if the incident occurred whilst a match was pofessionallay refereed the pitch may then become a work place and should be reported. i.e. when a six a side tournament refereed by a paid mamber of staff that is held in a leisure centre?

Or it may be an urban myth?
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