Health & Safety Policy

 
  Saffron Walden RFC is strongly committed to encouraging our members to train hard and compete, but the health, well-being and safety of each individual is always our paramount concern.

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY:
To support our Health & 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 & 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 dependant on age, maturity and development
  • 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, telephone and qualified first aider at all times
  • Report any injuries or accidents sustained during any club activity or whilst on the club premises
  • 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 & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or not do
  • Co-operate with the club on health & safety issues
  • Correctly use all equipment provided by the club
  • Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare

CLUB HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER:
Rachael O’Brien

FIRST AID:
Location of first aid facilities:
With each coach, In the kit room, Behind the bar, in the kitchen and with Rachael O'Brien
N.B Further supplies can be obtained by contacting Rachael O'Brien

Location of telephones:
Beside the bar

QUALIFIED CLUB FIRST AIDERS:
Rachael O'Brien
Simon Read
Neil Aitken
Cris Tonkin
Robin Wardle
David Rawlings
Edward Norman
Heidi Jenkins
Max King
Jordan McGowan
Rolf Wittman
Frazer Croft
Mike Clarke
Paul Kimber
Lorriane Flawn
Deidre Earp
Michael Earp
Francois Earp
Christopher Crosbie
Nicolas Oakley
James Read
Jane Marshall
Steve Temblett