Wivenhoe Bowls Club is strongly committed to encouraging our members to take
part, but the health, well-being and safety of each individual is always our paramount
concern. We 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 assessment 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 expectations of members are appropriate to their physical fitness and maturity.
* Ensure that all members have the appropriate level of training for their needs and both on and off the green.
* Ensure that all members are aware of, understand and follow the club’s health and safety policy.
* Ensure that normal operating procedures and emergency operating
procedures are in place and known by all members.
* Provide access to adequate first aid facilities and telephone
* Review safety issues at each management meeting.
* 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.
* Co-operate with the club on health and safety issues.
* Ensure that you know the location of the first aid box and telephone.
* Report any concerns to a member of the management team
* Record any accidents in the accident book in the kitchen so that management
are aware and can address any issues.
* Correctly use all equipment provided by the club and to ask for help or advice if needed.
Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.
FIRST AID:
* Location of first aid facilities Kitchen: Location of telephones: Under the TV
*Location of Defibrillator: Inside main door
*Location of telephones: Under TV