Guideline review date: October 2018
The
CARA planner (DOCX, 423KB) must be used in conjunction with this guideline to determine additional risk hazards and controls within school-specific circumstances.
Activity scope
This guideline relates to student participation in weightlifting as a curriculum activity, including skills development, training and competitions. Weightlifting is a sport in which participants perform lifts such as the snatch and the clean and jerk. The skills of weightlifting should be learnt carefully, as poor technique, reckless advancement and irresponsible behaviour can cause injury or accidents.
Weightlifting may involve other activities that have various risk levels. Refer to the relevant activity guidelines (e.g.
Weight training) for mandatory requirements associated with this activity.
For activities beyond the scope of this activity a separate risk assessment must be undertaken using the
CARA generic template (DOCX, 401KB).
High risk: Teaching of weightlifting skills, training and competitions.