Health & Safety Policy of Bexhill Runners & Triathletes (“BRT”)
Safety in Training
Safety should be an integral part of all training disciplines at all levels, from recreational sessions through to the highest level of racing. BRT as a club acknowledges that it has a common law duty, which requires that all coaches, leaders, and volunteers have a “Duty of Care” for those over whom they have a responsibility. This means applying common sense to using venue’s as well as the numerous road and off-road running routes on which club coaches lead group runs. The club has a duty to see that venue’s, any equipment and activities are safe for all participants and all those involved or impacted by the session.
Managing Safety
Those involved in BRT activities and events need to ensure that they manage the potential risks that they face and help others to develop a knowledge and awareness of basic safety requirements. The planning and implementation of any activities in any situation should take full account of the safety requirements to ensure the organisers and participants remain safe.
It is impossible to cover every aspect or situation that will require professional judgement to be exercised. No one is expected to be perfect only that they should act in a manner that is “reasonable” in the light of commonly accepted and approved good practice within the remit of the sporting activities delivered by BRT.
The club's committee is aware of the need for procedures relating to Health and Safety and takes ownership of this responsibility.
All coaches are identifiable when taking outdoor group activities. During any outdoor session in the dark participants are required to be visible by both a combination of head / body torches and high visibility clothing Participation is denied to any attendee who doesn’t adhere to this guidance.
The club has a “no headphones” policy for training sessions. Attendance at sessions is managed using a free Setmore online booking system to allow coaches and leaders to manage attendance.
All members are required to complete an ICE declaration upon joining the club and at the point of annual renewal this must be reviewed and resubmitted.
First Aid
We are compiling a list of those individuals who have a recognised emergency first aid qualification within the club. Coaches and leaders should be in possession of an emergency first aid kit when leading sessions.
BRT have created a voluntary incident recording system in the event of incidents of a minor nature not requiring referral to England Athletics (EA) or British Triathlon Federation (BTF). This will be managed by the club welfare officers
The management committee will keep any events staged by the club under review, and if necessary, perform a risk assessment and keep the documents on file.
Insurance
BRT has civil liability insurance through the Association of Running Clubs
Safety should be an integral part of all training disciplines at all levels, from recreational sessions through to the highest level of racing. BRT as a club acknowledges that it has a common law duty, which requires that all coaches, leaders, and volunteers have a “Duty of Care” for those over whom they have a responsibility. This means applying common sense to using venue’s as well as the numerous road and off-road running routes on which club coaches lead group runs. The club has a duty to see that venue’s, any equipment and activities are safe for all participants and all those involved or impacted by the session.
Managing Safety
Those involved in BRT activities and events need to ensure that they manage the potential risks that they face and help others to develop a knowledge and awareness of basic safety requirements. The planning and implementation of any activities in any situation should take full account of the safety requirements to ensure the organisers and participants remain safe.
It is impossible to cover every aspect or situation that will require professional judgement to be exercised. No one is expected to be perfect only that they should act in a manner that is “reasonable” in the light of commonly accepted and approved good practice within the remit of the sporting activities delivered by BRT.
The club's committee is aware of the need for procedures relating to Health and Safety and takes ownership of this responsibility.
All coaches are identifiable when taking outdoor group activities. During any outdoor session in the dark participants are required to be visible by both a combination of head / body torches and high visibility clothing Participation is denied to any attendee who doesn’t adhere to this guidance.
The club has a “no headphones” policy for training sessions. Attendance at sessions is managed using a free Setmore online booking system to allow coaches and leaders to manage attendance.
All members are required to complete an ICE declaration upon joining the club and at the point of annual renewal this must be reviewed and resubmitted.
First Aid
We are compiling a list of those individuals who have a recognised emergency first aid qualification within the club. Coaches and leaders should be in possession of an emergency first aid kit when leading sessions.
BRT have created a voluntary incident recording system in the event of incidents of a minor nature not requiring referral to England Athletics (EA) or British Triathlon Federation (BTF). This will be managed by the club welfare officers
The management committee will keep any events staged by the club under review, and if necessary, perform a risk assessment and keep the documents on file.
Insurance
BRT has civil liability insurance through the Association of Running Clubs