1. FIELD GAME 2010 (Health and Safety)

2. The Key Issue Health and Safety Various risks in the Game

9. First control measure for open play Law S2 In open play no player may try to prevent an opponent from playing the ball or from keeping the ball on the pitch by means of shielding the ball or using an outstretched arm to keep him away. Law S3 Players are not allowed to charge into opponents

11. Fourth Risk Unnecessary delay in the delivery of first aid assistance following a serious accident/injury

13. Fifth Risk Players returning to the field following injury which results in loss of blood or presents an open wound

14. Injured persons must have any open cuts and lesions covered with a waterproof dressing before being allowed back into play Disposable gloves should be worn when administering first aid treatment to injured players where blood or other bodily fluids are present Blood soaked dressings to be disposed of in a suitable bin as soon as possible after use

15. Sixth risk Matches umpired by boys

16. Control measures Boys who are permitted to act as umpires are limited to those in B and C blocks (plus selected D block as part of DofE Award) Boys only permitted to umpire after successful completion of structured training and assessment by a suitably knowledgeable Master (programme as prepared by JDM) An adult must be present on the touchline (Housemaster, Dame or other designated Master)

17. Before Starting the Game Ensure that boys are wearing shin pads Ensure that boys are not wearing watches or necklaces. Spectacles must be “sports approved”.