Dealing with a bloody If bleeding occurs where other participants may be exposed to blood, the individual's participation must be interrupted until the bleeding has been stopped. The wound must be cleansed with antiseptic and securely covered. All clothing soiled with blood should be replaced prior to the athlete resuming training or competition. Clothing soiled with blood and other body fluids must be washed in hot, soapy water. If an athlete leaves the field, has his injury treated and covered and wishes to re-enter the match in another, differently numbered jersey that replaces a blood-stained jersey, he may re-enter only after the Referee has been advised of the change of number. All equipment and surfaces contaminated with blood and other body fluids should be cleaned with a solution of one part household bleach to nine parts water. This solution should be prepared fresh daily. This is particularly important on the artificial turf of indoor arenas. While cleaning blood or other body fluid spills, the following must be done: Wear waterproof gloves. Wipe up fluids with paper towels or disposable cloths. Disinfect the area as described in the above. Place all soiled waste in a plastic bag for disposal. Remove gloves and wash with soap and water. Other wounds must be reviewed by medical personnel, including abrasions and all skin lesions and rashes on athletes, coaches and officials. All wounds, skin lesions and rashes must be confirmed as non-infectious and be securely covered prior to the athlete starting or continuing participation. *Note The facility is normally responsible for blood clean-up. Their staff have been properly – trained and should have the necessary equipment/solution to do so. IGLFA CAST AND BRACE POLICY Rigid casts may not be worn in any game under the jurisdiction of the International Gay & Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA). The use of knee braces or ankle guards are permitted as long as they are properly secured and don’t pose a danger to any player (including themselves). The use of arm, hand or finger splints are permitted as long as they are completely covered, sufficiently padded and don’t pose a danger to any player (including themselves). All exposed parts must be completely covered and properly padded. All Velcro (male) surfaces must be properly covered.
Dealing with a bloody If bleeding occurs where other participants may be exposed to blood, the individual's participation must be interrupted until the bleeding has been stopped. The wound must be cleansed with antiseptic and securely covered. All clothing soiled with blood should be replaced prior to the athlete resuming training or competition. Clothing soiled with blood and other body fluids must be washed in hot, soapy water. If an athlete leaves the field, has his injury treated and covered and wishes to re-enter the match in another, differently numbered jersey that replaces a blood-stained jersey, he may re-enter only after the Referee has been advised of the change of number. All equipment and surfaces contaminated with blood and other body fluids should be cleaned with a solution of one part household bleach to nine parts water. This solution should be prepared fresh daily. This is particularly important on the artificial turf of indoor arenas. While cleaning blood or other body fluid spills, the following must be done: Wear waterproof gloves. Wipe up fluids with paper towels or disposable cloths. Disinfect the area as described in the above. Place all soiled waste in a plastic bag for disposal. Remove gloves and wash with soap and water. Other wounds must be reviewed by medical personnel, including abrasions and all skin lesions and rashes on athletes, coaches and officials. All wounds, skin lesions and rashes must be confirmed as non-infectious and be securely covered prior to the athlete starting or continuing participation. *Note – The facility is normally responsible for blood clean-up. Their staff have been properly trained and should have the necessary equipment/solution to do so. IGLFA CAST AND BRACE POLICY Rigid casts may not be worn in any game under the jurisdiction of the International Gay & Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA). The use of knee braces or ankle guards are permitted as long as they are properly secured and don’t pose a danger to any player (including themselves). The use of arm, hand or finger splints are permitted as long as they are completely covered, sufficiently padded and don’t pose a danger to any player (including themselves). All exposed parts must be completely covered and properly padded. All Velcro (male) surfaces must be properly covered.