Health and Safety Policy

High Class Sport considers health and safety to be of utmost importance. We comply with The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 at all times. High Class Sport has appropriate insurance cover, including public liability insurance.

High Class Sport staff follow the company’s Health and Safety policy and commit to:

• Maintaining a safe environment

• Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others attending a High Class Sport setting.

• Reporting all accidents and incidents which have caused injury or damage or may do so in the future.

• Undertaking relevant health and safety training when necessary.

Responsibilities of the Director

The director holds ultimate responsibility and liability for the safe operation of High Class Sport. They will ensure that:

•  All staff and volunteers receive information on health and safety matters, and receive training where necessary

•  The Health and Safety policy and procedures are reviewed regularly

• Staff and volunteers understand and follow health and safety procedures

•  Resources are provided to meet health and safety responsibilities

•  All accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences are properly reported and recorded. This includes child protection agencies and the Health and Safety Executive under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995) where appropriate.

•  All reported accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences are reviewed, so that preventative measures can be taken.

Responsibilities of the Session Leader

The Session Leader is responsible for ensuring that at each session:

•  Grounds/Premises are clean, well lit, adequately ventilated and maintained at an appropriate temperature

•  The space is used solely by High Class Sport when children are present

•  All the equipment is safely and securely stored

•  A working telephone is available on the premises at all times

•  Any chemicals and cleaning materials are stored appropriately, and in accordance with COSHH data sheets.

Security Children are not allowed to leave the premises during the session unless prior permission has been given by the parents. During sessions all external doors are kept locked, with the exception of fire doors which are alarmed when working inside. If the session is being held outside the children are to stay within a clear perimeter and staff will walk children to the toilet.

Staff will not enter the toilets unless accompanied by another member of staff. Staff monitor the entrances and exits to the premises throughout the session.

Security procedures will be regularly reviewed.

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