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Occupational Risk Prevention in Basketball: Obligations, Requirements, and Best Practices for Clubs
Safety in the sports environment is not a luxury, it is a legal obligation. In Spain, the occupational risk prevention (ORP) It also applies to basketball clubs, whether small neighborhood clubs or large sports entities. This report seeks to clarify the legal obligations, minimum requirements, and best practices for managing OSH in basketball.
📄 Legal Basis: Law 31/1995 on the Prevention of Occupational Risks
The Law 31/1995, of November 8, establishes that Every company or entity with employees is obliged to guarantee their safety and health. at work, including sports clubs.
This means that any basketball club that has coaches, instructors, office staff, maintenance personnel, or other hired workers must comply with this law.
🏠 Is your club required to comply with occupational risk prevention?
- ✅ YES, if you have hired workers:
Coaches, physical trainers, physiotherapists, delegates, administrators, equipment managers, etc. - ❌ You are NOT bound by the Occupational Health and Safety Law if you do not have employees:
If all the staff are volunteers. However, the club remains civilly and criminally liable. in case of accident.
✍️ Mandatory Requirements for Clubs with Hired Staff
- Occupational Risk Assessment: must identify hazards in training, facilities, travel, etc.
- Prevention Plan: It includes the club's preventive policy.
- Training for workers: specific in prevention and documented.
- Health surveillance: voluntary and free medical examinations.
- External or internal prevention service: mandatory if there are workers.
- Coordination of activities: if the club shares facilities with others (town halls, schools, etc.).
- Accident and incident record: mandatory documentation.
🚨 Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Administrative fines:
- Minor: from €40 to €2,045
- Graves: from €2,046 to €40,985
- Very serious: from €40,986 to €819,780
- Criminal liability: if there are serious injuries or death.
- Civil liability: compensation for damages.
🎓 Is an ISO mandatory for basketball clubs?
No. ISO certifications (such as ISO 45001) are not mandatory, but they can be good practice for professional clubs or those seeking grants.
An ISO provides:
- Improving the club's image and professionalization.
- Advantages in subsidies and sponsorships.
- Greater confidence of families and institutions.
🔹 Recommendations for All Clubs (with or without employees)
- Check sports facilities and equipment regularly.
- Have a protocol in place for emergencies and accidents.
- Have a first aid kit and personnel trained in first aid.
- Inform players and families about the risks of sports.
- Take out up-to-date liability insurance.
🏋️♂️ Conclusion
Occupational risk prevention is not optional: It is a legal and moral duty for sports clubsInvesting in security protects employees and players, strengthens the club's structure, and avoids serious legal consequences.
If you are a manager, coach or director of a basketball club, Complying with this regulation will help you grow responsibly and sustainably..
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