Posted By Antony Eckersley Hi there, This is the first time i have used the forum so here goes. I have recently been given the task of carrying out a risk assessment for a golf club and wondered if anyone out there has a format i could use? Many thanks Antony

Posted By Raymond Rapp Anthony The question is a bit vague, perhaps you could be more specific. Do you require information regarding the course in terms of playability and safety or the equipment and personnel working on the course? Not wishing to be rude but do you have any experience in the risk assessment process? The reason I ask is that golf courses are quite tricky with a diverse range of hazards. As the previous respondent indicated, the HSE have printed guidance for the management of health and safety on golf courses (HSG 79). However, its failing is that it does not adequately address the problem of being struck by a golf ball/club. Email me direct if you prefer and I will see what I can offer you in the way of advice or templates. Regards Ray

Posted By Geoff Burt Hi Simon, strangely I can't find a contact address or telephone number on that site!

Posted By Antony Eckersley Ray, I tryed to email you but not sure if you got it. I am looking for assessments or formats on golf courses themselves. I have no problem in assessing the machinery and COSHH side of things and was just wondering if anyone had any pointers on the courses them selves such as: Sould safe systems of work be in place to stop people teeing off when tractors are in the vacinity? Should buggie on use defined road ways? Do golfers have to shout "four" when teeing off etc Many thanks Antony

Posted By Geoff Burt As this thread isn't going anywhere perhaps I can ask a related question. Am I the only one that wouldn't respond to an advert giving out only a mobile and/or email address?

Posted By Raymond Rapp Antony Sorry for the late response but been away for a couple days. I have changed my email address to: ray.rapp@blueyonder.co.uk I understand where you are coming from now. Having done some research on the subject of golf course safety I can confirm that there is little on those hazards that you have identified. With the exception of some specialist consultancies, and you would not get that information for free. I will check my archives and see what I can email you. However, for hazards such as being struck by an errant golf shot, it is really down to your own initiative. Incidentally, I assisted my golf club for the replacement of new USPGA greens last year. Ray