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Football and Sports Ground Stewarding Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This football and sports ground stewarding safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps stewards, security operatives and venue managers ensure safe crowd control, conflict prevention and emergency readiness at football stadiums and sports grounds.

It covers the key areas of planning, competence, site conditions, crowd management, equipment, communication, substance control, personal protective equipment, collective safety measures, emergency arrangements and post‑event make‑safe. The checklist aligns with the Safety at Sports Grounds Act 1975 and the guidance set out in the Green Guide for stadium evacuation.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑event checks — confirm risk assessments, staffing and equipment are in place before spectators arrive.
  • Live‑event monitoring — verify crowd flow, barriers and communication systems during the match.
  • Post‑event sign‑off — ensure the venue is cleared, incidents recorded and the site made safe.

To use the checklist, tick Yes, No or N/A for each item, record any No responses and take immediate corrective action before proceeding. The tool supports daily briefings and can be integrated with incident reporting software.

The checklist can be incorporated into daily briefings, digital incident logs and safety management systems, enabling supervisors to track compliance and quickly resolve any issues.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A — any No answer must be addressed immediately to protect spectators, staff and the public.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your venue, download as a PDF and distribute to your stewarding team.

Compliant with: Safety at Sports Grounds Act 1975.

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Checks covered in this Football and Sports Ground Stewarding checklist

This Football and Sports Ground Stewarding safety checklist template covers 30 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a current risk assessment and method statement for crowd management been completed and briefed to all stewards?
2Are all stewards trained and competent in crowd control, de‑escalation and emergency procedures?
3Is the stadium capacity limit clearly displayed and not exceeded?
4Are entry and exit routes unobstructed and clearly signed?
5Are barriers, fencing and crowd control equipment in good condition and correctly positioned?
6Is the public address (PA) system tested and operational?
7Are CCTV cameras covering all critical areas and monitored by trained staff?
8Is two‑way radio communication available and functioning for all stewards?
9Are emergency evacuation routes marked and free of hazards?
10Is the emergency lighting on all evacuation routes tested and working?
11Are first‑aid kits and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) accessible and serviced?
12Is there a designated safe haven area for staff in the event of crowd disturbance?
13Are stewards equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (high‑visibility clothing, gloves, safety footwear)?
14Is the stewarding roster displayed and does it include sufficient numbers for the expected crowd size?
15Are stewards aware of the procedures for ejection of individuals and are ejection logs available?
16Is the alcohol policy enforced and are alcohol‑related incidents recorded?
17Are stewards briefed on the location of the nearest police liaison officer and emergency services contacts?
18Is the stadium’s fire detection and suppression system inspected and in‑date?
19Are all temporary structures (stages, tents, kiosks) securely anchored and inspected for stability?
20Is the crowd density monitored to prevent surges or bottlenecks in high‑traffic areas?
21Are stewards instructed to report any suspicious objects or behaviour immediately?
22Is the post‑match clean‑up plan in place and are waste collection points secured?
23Has the venue’s evacuation drill been conducted within the last 12 months?
24Are any temporary lighting rigs inspected for electrical safety and proper grounding?
25Is the stewarding control room equipped with functional monitors and communication links?
26Are all stewards aware of the procedure for contacting the control room in an emergency?
27Is the venue’s incident reporting system operational and accessible to staff?
28Are any rival‑group segregation measures (e.g., segregated sections, barriers) in place and inspected?
29Is the pitch perimeter protected to prevent unauthorised encroachment by spectators?
30Are stewards trained to recognise signs of crowd fatigue or medical distress and know how to respond?

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