down poles. Participants Fire Procedures and Participants 30 Ensure Fire doors are closed in U S VL Emergency Exits Sports Hall. Ensure Fire Doors are not blocked and all teams are informed of the emergency procedure and meeting places. Participant Conduct Participants 30 All session attendees will be U S VL required to read the rules and regulations regarding behaviour and sign an agreement to conduct in an appropriate manner. Any unacceptable behaviour will mean being removed from the lesson Coming into contact Participants 30+ Poles will be positioned a suitable U M M with members on and distance away from each other. the pole (i.e. Kicks Spectators Session attendees are reminded to from spins etc) be aware of the space around the poles, when on a pole or watching others. Back injury/ strain Participants 30 Ensure manual handling is carried U M M through heavy on correctly with correct technique, lifting and that everyone is briefed on the hazards they face and injury prevention Injury due to Participants 30 Attendees will not be allowed to U M M inappropriate compete unless their attire follows footwear or clothing the competitions rules. For this purpose, although some heels are professional pole footwear, they will only be permitted in the specified classes, and not in open practice. Equipment Damaged poles (i.e. Participants 30 Poles will be checked and assessed U M M chips, dents, on arrival and unsuitable poles will scratches that cause not be used. Competitors will also injury) not be allowed to wear jewellery, moisturiser or footwear to minimize risk of damaging the pole. Pole breaks or snaps Participants 30 Poles will be checked at various VU M M while in use intervals for any damage, loss fixtures or signs of instability. Participants Injury due to Participants 30 Floor is correctly laid and is U S VL
down poles. Participants Fire Procedures and Emergency Exits Participants 30 Ensure Fire doors are closed in Sports Hall. Ensure Fire Doors are not blocked and all teams are informed of the emergency procedure and meeting places. U S VL Participant Conduct Participants 30 All session attendees will be required to read the rules and regulations regarding behaviour and sign an agreement to conduct in an appropriate manner. Any unacceptable behaviour will mean being removed from the lesson U S VL Coming into contact with members on the pole (i.e. Kicks from spins etc) Participants and Spectators 30+ Poles will be positioned a suitable distance away from each other. Session attendees are reminded to be aware of the space around the poles, when on a pole or watching others. U M M Back injury/ strain through heavy lifting Participants 30 Ensure manual handling is carried on correctly with correct technique, and that everyone is briefed on the hazards they face and injury prevention U M M Injury due to inappropriate footwear or clothing Participants 30 Attendees will not be allowed to compete unless their attire follows the competitions rules. For this purpose, although some heels are professional pole footwear, they will only be permitted in the specified classes, and not in open practice. U M M Equipment Damaged poles (i.e. chips, dents, scratches that cause injury) Participants 30 Poles will be checked and assessed on arrival and unsuitable poles will not be used. Competitors will also not be allowed to wear jewellery, moisturiser or footwear to minimize risk of damaging the pole. U M M Pole breaks or snaps while in use Participants 30 Poles will be checked at various intervals for any damage, loss fixtures or signs of instability. VU M M Participants Injury due to Participants 30 Floor is correctly laid and is U S VL
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