Liverpool Canoe Club
Health and Safety Policy
HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT:
Liverpool Canoe Club is strongly committed to encouraging our members to take part, but the health, wellbeing and safety of each individual is always our paramount concern. We recommend the level/nature of training and activities to be dependent on age and ability and expect our members to participate within these boundaries.”
HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY:
To support our Health and Safety policy statement we are committed to the following duties:
● Undertake regular, recorded risk assessments of the club premises and all activities undertaken by the club.
● Create a safe environment by putting health and safety measures in place as identified by the assessment.
● Ensure that all members are given the appropriate level of training and engage in activities/competition commensurate with the individual’s ability depending on age, maturity and development.
● Ensure that all members are aware of, understand and follow the club’s health and safety policy.
● Appoint a competent club member to assist with health and safety responsibilities in the role of Club Safety Officer.
● Ensure that normal operating procedures and emergency operating procedures are in place and known by all members.
● Provide access to adequate first aid facilities, telephone and a qualified first aider at all times.
● Report any injuries or accidents sustained during any club activity or whilst on the club premises and keep a record of all such incidents.
● Ensure that the implementation of the policy is reviewed regularly and monitored for effectiveness.
AS A CLUB MEMBER YOU HAVE A DUTY TO:
● Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or not do.
● Cooperate with the club on health and safety issues, respect club rules and policies.
● Correctly use all equipment provided by the club.
● Not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.
CLUB HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER:
Please see the list of roles within the club: Key Members & Responsibilities – Liverpool Canoe Club.
FIRST AID:
Location of first aid facilities: In the yellow box at the back of the compound in Coburg Dock, in both Speke and Broadgreen Pool.
Location of defibrillators with easy access from the water along the South Liverpool Docks. Only 4 locations are available 24/7 (Yacht Club Marina, Holiday Inn Express, Albert Dock security Tel: 0151 707 8384 and Pullman Liverpool Hotel) Please click on each location for more details.
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Location of telephones:
Mobile phones and Liverpool Marina Building
QUALIFIED FIRST AIDERS:
All updated coaches and leaders