HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT: 

“Sporting Chance is strongly committed to encouraging everyone to take part, but the health, well-being and safety of each individual is always of paramount concern and ultimately a priority.”

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY: 

To support the Health & Safety policy statement Sporting Chance is committed to the following duties: 

• Undertake regular, recorded risk assessment of the premises and all activities undertaken.

• Create a safe environment by putting health & safety measures in place as identified by the risk assessment.

• Ensure that all participants are allocated to the appropriate groups by regularly assessing individual age and ability.

• Ensure that all participants are aware of, understand and follow the club’s health & safety policy.

• All leaders will be made aware of the health and safety policy and will assist with health and safety responsibilities.

• Ensure that normal operating procedures and emergency operating procedures are in place and known by all stakeholders.

• Provide access to adequate first aid facilities, telephone and qualified first aider at all times.

• Report any injuries or accidents sustained during any activity or whilst on the premises.

• Ensure that the implementation of the policy is reviewed regularly and monitored for effectiveness. 

AS A PARTICIPANT/CARER OF PARTICIPANT YOU HAVE A DUTY TO: 

• Take reasonable care for your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or not do.

• Co-operate with Sporting Chance staff members on health & safety issues. 

• Correctly use all equipment provided / as instructed. 

• Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.

• Ensure you have adequate clothing, footwear, and fluids for each session.

• Actively encourage and enforce the health and safety policy at all times and where necessary.

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER: Spencer Davies

FIRST AID & PPE: Location of first aid facilities: On site at all times; first aid bag. Location of telephones: On site at all times; Camp leaders always carry two mobile phones, one as back up.