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Identified HazardsPersons atRiskPotentialOutcomeLikelihood/ProbabilityRiskRatingRiskL/M/HAvoidance StrategySinking due to inappropriate swim wearor clothingPA 2 1 2 L • Coach should ensure appropriate clothing isworn at all times• Heavy or absorbent clothing will not be allowedDrowning L, OA, PA, I 5 1 5 L • Event organisers should ensure that nonswimmersare not included in the event• Coach should ensure that weak swimmersremain in the shallow end and within their depth• Coach should confirm evacuation procedure inthe event of a drowningMuscle strain or tear PA 2 1 2 L • Coach should ensure appropriate warm up timeon pool side and in the pool before each match• Coach should ensure appropriate cool down timein pool after each matchDehydration / Heat Exhaustion PA, I and L 2 1 2 L • Event organisers will ensure players have awater bottle available at all times• Coach should facilitate sufficient water and snackbreaks during the eventExhaustion PA 2 2 4 L • Coach should ensure subs are rolled, enablingsufficient rest during matches• Coach should ensure teams have sufficient restbetween matches• Players or lower ability should be encouraged toremain in shallower water• Players who are suffering from tiredness or atrisk of exhaustion will be advised to sit out amatch