Goalpost Safety in Schools
Over recent years, there have been a number of child fatalities,
both in Ireland and in the UK, arising from the unsafe use of goal frames by schools and
sports clubs.
The State Claims Agency carried out an assessment of goal frames used
in a small sample of Community and Comprehensive Schools in order to better
define the extent of the risk. The report below documents the findings
of this assessment. It sets out the risk management recommendations, which
should be followed when purchasing, installing, erecting, dismantling
and maintaining goal frames including the appropriate and safe use of
anchors. In the absence of technical design and safety standards for GAA
and rugby goal frames, this report provides suggested design specifications
for the main types of goal frames used in these codes. There are also
reputable manufacturers and suppliers of goal posts in Ireland, who certify
the goal posts they supply as being safe.
Goalpost Safety in Schools
