Sharecroft Gymnastics Club are fully commited to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all our members. The club believes it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. The club has Gymmark status which shows that B.G recommend us as a child friendly club. ACCIDENT AND SAFETY PROCEDURES In the event of a serious accident or injury only qualified persons are to carry out emergency First Aid. The emergency services must be contacted and medical help sought from qualified medical personnel. However, the following minimum procedure should be adopted in the event of any accident that occurs: - Stop the class and direct other members of the class not immediately involved in the accident, away from the injured person, and contact the First Aider and/or the emergency services. Do not move someone with suspected major injuries. Ensure that the remainder of the group is adequately supervised. Complete an appropriate Accident Report Form describing the accident and the actions taken. Once this has been done pass to the head coach to send off to British Gymnastics & Perkins Slade INSURANCES All Members of Sharecroft Gymnastics Club including coaches and volunteers are required to be members of British Gymnastics and access the accompanying British Gymnastics Insurance Scheme. Additionally Sharecroft Gymnastics Club carries Employers Liability Insurance, Accident Insurance and Third Party Civil Liability Insurance. Michelle Price trading under Sharecroft Gymnastics Club also carries Property Insurance which insures all the clubs equipment up to a certain amount. Certificates are shown on the gym club notice board. EQUIPMENT CHECKLISTS Sharecroft Gymnastics Club recognizes its responsibility to provide and maintain a safe facility. The head coach and the appointed health & safety officer Charlotte Kemble are responsible to conduct regular safety checks on the equipment and any defects will be reported immediately. The defective equipment will immediately be taken out of commission and will not be used, under any circumstance, until the deficiencies are rectified, and a satisfactory safety check confirmed in writing by the responsible person conducting the check. Safety checks must be conducted and the check list completed every six months. Check lists are in the pink/blue folder with the first aid kits. It is also required that all staff and/or coaches shall take a day-to-day responsibility with regard to equipment or facility defects and report these to the Health & Safety Officer or Head Coach.
Sharecroft Gymnastics Club are fully commited to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all our members. The club believes it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. The club has Gymmark status which shows that B.G recommend us as a child friendly club. ACCIDENT AND SAFETY PROCEDURES In the event of a serious accident or injury only qualified persons are to carry out emergency First Aid. The emergency services must be contacted and medical help sought from qualified medical personnel. However, the following minimum procedure should be adopted in the event of any accident that occurs: - Stop the class and direct other members of the class not immediately involved in the accident, away from the injured person, and contact the First Aider and/or the emergency services. Do not move someone with suspected major injuries. Ensure that the remainder of the group is adequately supervised. Complete an appropriate Accident Report Form describing the accident and the actions taken. Once this has been done pass to the head coach to send off to British Gymnastics & Perkins Slade INSURANCES All Members of Sharecroft Gymnastics Club including coaches and volunteers are required to be members of British Gymnastics and access the accompanying British Gymnastics Insurance Scheme. Additionally Sharecroft Gymnastics Club carries Employers Liability Insurance, Accident Insurance and Third Party Civil Liability Insurance. Michelle Price trading under Sharecroft Gymnastics Club also carries Property Insurance which insures all the clubs equipment up to a certain amount. Certificates are shown on the gym club notice board. EQUIPMENT CHECKLISTS Sharecroft Gymnastics Club recognizes its responsibility to provide and maintain a safe facility. The head coach and the appointed health & safety officer Charlotte Kemble are responsible to conduct regular safety checks on the equipment and any defects will be reported immediately. The defective equipment will immediately be taken out of commission and will not be used, under any circumstance, until the deficiencies are rectified, and a satisfactory safety check confirmed in writing by the responsible person conducting the check. Safety checks must be conducted and the check list completed every six months. Check lists are in the pink/blue folder with the first aid kits. It is also required that all staff and/or coaches shall take a day-to-day responsibility with regard to equipment or facility defects and report these to the Health & Safety Officer or Head Coach.
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