HEALTH & SAFETY

Club Health and Safety Policy Statement

Farnham Town Running 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 recommend levels of training dependent on age and ability, and expect our athletes to participate within these boundaries.

Health and Safety Policy

To support our Health & Safety policy statement we are committed to the following duties:

• Undertake regular, recorded risk assessment of all sporting activities organised by the club

• Create a safe environment by putting health & safety measures in place as identified by the

  assessment

• Ensure that all members are given the appropriate level of training and competition by

  regularly assessing individual ability

• Ensure that all members are aware of, understand and follow the club’s health & safety

  policy

• Appoint a competent club member to assist with health and safety responsibilities

• Ensure that normal operating procedures and emergency operating procedures are in place

  and known by all members

• Provide access to adequate first aid facilities at all times including qualified first aider

  whenever possible

• Report any injuries or accidents sustained during any club activity or whilst on the club

  premises - see accident form

• Ensure that the implementation of the policy is reviewed regularly and monitored for

  effectiveness.

  Members' Health and Safety Duties

• Take reasonable care for your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by whatyoudoordonotdo

• Assess your own fitness levels and maturity as a competitor when deciding what training to undertake and what competitions to enter

• Co-operate with the club on health & safety issues

• Correctly use all equipment provided by the club

• Do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.