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Health and Safety Policy

General Statement
This organisation is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of its
employees, so far as is reasonably practicable. We also fully accept our
responsibility for other persons who may be affected by our activities. We will take
steps to ensure that our statutory duties are met at all times.

Each employee will be given such information, instruction and training as is

necessary to enable the safe performance of work activities.

It is the duty of management to ensure that all processes and systems of work are
designed to take account of health and safety and are properly supervised at all
times.

Adequate facilities and arrangements will be maintained to enable employees and

their representatives to raise issues of health and safety.

Competent people will be appointed to assist us in meeting our statutory duties

including, where appropriate, specialists from outside the organisation.

Every employee must co-operate with us to enable all statutory duties to be complied
with. The successful implementation of this policy requires total commitment from all
levels of employee, from the boardroom to the shop-floor. Each individual has a
legal obligation to take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety, and for
the safety of other people who may be affected by his or her acts or omissions.

All candidates and personnel have a legal responsibility, as stated under Section 7 of
the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to do everything practicable to prevent an
accident or injury to themselves and to fellow candidates and/or personnel.

This policy will be regularly monitored to ensure that the objectives are achieved. It
will be reviewed and, if necessary, revised in the light of legislative or organisational
changes.

Organisational Arrangements
In order to ensure that health and safety is successfully managed within the
organisation, the following responsibilities have been allocated.

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Overall responsibility
Technical Director accepts overall responsibility for all matters, including those
regarding health, safety and welfare.

Organisational responsibility
The Trustees commit to:
• Establish and implement a health and safety management system to manage
the risk associated with our premises and activities.
• Regularly monitor our performance and revise our health and safety
management system as necessary, to ensure we achieve our objective of
continuous improvement.
• Provide sufficient resources to meet the requirements of current health and
safety legislation, and aim to achieve the standards of good practice
applicable to our activities.
• Actively promote an open attitude to health and safety issues, encouraging
staff to identify and report hazards so that we can all contribute to creating
and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Communicate and consult with our staff on all issues affecting their health and
safety and, in doing so, bring this policy to their attention.
• Provide adequate training for our staff to enable them to work safely and
effectively, and to ensure they are competent and confident in the work they
carry out.
• Carry out and regularly review risk assessments to identify hazards and
existing control measures; we will prioritise, plan and complete any corrective
actions required to reduce risk to an acceptable level.
• Maintain our premises and work equipment to a standard that ensures that
risks are effectively managed.
• Ensure that responsibilities for health and safety are allocated, understood,
monitored and fulfilled.
• Provide health surveillance for staff where appropriate, and maintain records.
• Co-operate with other organisations in these premises to ensure that they are
aware of any risks to their staff and other people posed by our activities, that
we are aware of any risks to our staff from their activities, and that we comply
with the relevant requirements of fire legislation.

Management responsibility
The Technical Director and Head of Recreation are responsible for ensuring that the
safety policy is implemented within their own departments. They must monitor the
workplace to ensure that safe conditions are maintained. Where risks are identified
the manager must ensure that these are rectified, so far as is reasonably practicable.

Management duties include the following:

• Ensuring that employees, contractors and visitors are aware of safety
procedures.
• Establishing that all equipment, plant and substances used are suitable for the
task and are kept in good working condition; this includes the regular
maintenance and servicing of equipment.
• Providing adequate training, information, instruction and supervision to ensure
that work is conducted safely.

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• Taking immediate and appropriate steps to investigate and rectify any risks to
health and safety arising from the work activity.
• Bringing to the prompt attention of the trustees any health and safety issue
that requires their attention.
• Ensuring that all accidents and “near misses” are properly recorded and
reported and that an investigation is carried out to determine causal factors.
• Maintaining safe access to and egress from the workplace at all times.

Managers dealing with particular topic areas will be advised of any specific health
and safety duties.

Employee responsibility
All employees must:
• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety.
• Consider the safety of other persons who may be affected by their acts or
omissions.
• Work in accordance with information and training provided.
• Refrain from intentionally misusing or recklessly interfering with anything that
has been provided for health and safety reasons.
• Report any hazardous defects in the centre and equipment, or shortcomings
in the existing safety arrangements, to a responsible person without delay.
• Not undertake any task for which authorisation and/or training has not been
given.

Health and safety assistance

The Technical Director along with Head of Recreation must ensure that statutory
provisions are met and that the safety policy is being adhered to.

The company recognises that there may be occasions when specialist advice is
necessary. In these circumstances, the services of competent external advisors will
be obtained.

First aid: The Company will maintain suitable numbers of first-aid personnel to deal
with minor accidents and emergencies at the workplace. These personnel will have
sufficient training and qualifications in accordance with statutory requirements.
Identities of first aiders will be displayed throughout the workplace.

Emergency procedures are designed to give warning of imminent danger and to

allow personnel to move to a place of safety. The manager of each department is
responsible for ensuring that all employees and visitors within the area are informed
of, and are fully conversant with, emergency procedures.
Fire marshals will be appointed for each area to assist with an evacuation. They will
be given adequate instruction and training to ensure effectiveness.
Health surveillance – We will ensure that health surveillance of individuals is
provided where required under statutory provisions or where this would be of benefit
to maintaining health, safety and welfare.

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Information and communication – We will ensure that suitable and relevant

information relating to health, safety and welfare at the workplace is disseminated to
staff and non-employees.
Statutory notices will be displayed throughout the workplace.
Safety committee meetings will be held regularly, during which time matters arising
in connection with health and safety may be discussed.

Insurance
The entire club is insured by BG and SG, for an annual fee that must be paid. All
gymnasts must also be individually insured with BG and SG. This is immediate with
coaches and officials and after the initial two taster sessions for gymnasts. Every
member of the club must sign a disclaimer form in which the member recognises the
inherent dangers involved in the sport.

National Governing Body Affiliation

The National Governing Body (NGB) of the club is the Scottish Gymnastics (SG) and
British Gymnastics (BG). Membership is renewed every September.

National Body Safety Codes

Scottish Gymnastics and British Gymnastics have several safety codes including:
Codes of Practice; Jewellery Policy; Double Bouncing Policy and Matting Provisions
and Overnight Stay Policy. This is not a finite list and it is the clubs responsibility to
check and update club records.

Required Qualifications for Leaders

The minimum qualification for a leader is the UKCC Level 2 coaching level or the
equivalent to the former Club Coach. Besides this, the leader MUST be currently
affiliated to the SG or to BG and therefore under their insurance. Membership to the
BG and SG must be renewed yearly.

Club’s Code of Conduct

There are codes of conduct set out by the club: for gymnasts; parents and guardians
and coaches, officials and volunteers. These must be adhered to at all times.

Qualified Coaches
Isobel Milns-Smith Performance Coach
Sarah Montgomery UKCC Level 2
Courtney Flanders UKCC Level 3 Modules 1 to 4
Caitlin Faulkner UKCC Level 2
Liam Gibbons UKCC Level 3 Module 1 to 4
Lisa Leech UKCC Level 3 Modules 1 and 2
Wendy Brown UKCC Level 1
Samantha Paterson UKCC Level 3 Modules 1 and 2
Cara Jamieson UKCC Level 3 Modules 1 and 2
Vivienne Evans UKCC Level 3 Modules 1 and 2
Morgan Spiers UKCC Level 1
Ellie Brennan UKCC Level 1
Emma Millar UKCC Level 1

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Qualified First Aiders

Isobel Milns-Smith
Sarah Montgomery
Morgan Spiers
Courtney Flanders
Samantha Paterson
Wendy Brown

Code of Practice Regarding Coaching

Only certified Coaches under current insurance with the SG will be allowed to lead
the coaching of gymnasts. No coaching shall take place without a qualified coach
present in the room and supervising. Coaches are allowed ONLY to teach moves
included in their coaching course.

Activities typically undertaken by the club are:

 Training sessions at the Centre.
 Competing away at Club, Regional, National and International Competitions.
 Hosting In-house or Club Competitions.
 Attending Training Camps or Performance Pathway Sessions.

It is important to clarify that it is the individual responsibility of the coaches in charge

of a particular session to make sure that the utmost attention is paid to the safety of
all the members present; this includes the setting up of trampolines, the actual
coaching as well as the putting away of the trampolines.

Before any of the gymnasts mount the trampoline they must go through a series of
stretching exercises, the warm-up, in order to avoid injury to muscles and joints.
This will include a cardiovascular exercise such as running, followed by a series of
stretches. Furthermore the coach at each trampoline assesses whether gymnasts
are dressed appropriately and have removed all jewellery so to avoid injury or
accident. If jewellery is fixed and cannot be removed, plasters or tape should be put
over the jewellery, in line with the British Gymnastics Jewellery Policy. Gymnasts
with long hair are advised to tie it back to avoid it being caught in springs or
restricting visibility and disrupting concentration. For their own safety gymnasts who
wear glasses are advised to secure them in place with an elastic-support while
trampolining.

Recommendations as regards the dress-code are as follows: All gymnasts are to

wear socks or trampolining shoes for hygiene reasons as well as to avoid
unnecessary damage to toes which might get caught. For beginners it is
recommended to wear tracksuit bottoms and a jumper to protect elbows and knees
from grazes that may result from learning new moves. Shorts and t-shirt are also
appropriate. It is recommended that no clothes with external buttons (jeans etc.) be
worn as they can easily catch in the trampoline bed and will cause injury to the
trampolinist as well as damage to the trampoline bed.

Specific devices are used to prevent any major injury: mats are placed at the sides of
the trampolines and end decks are attached at both ends. A middle mat is placed
between the two trampolines and secured in place. Our gymnasts will be trained to

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spot. It is the spotter’s duty to pay attention to the gymnast on the trampoline; if the
gymnast were to fall or roll off it is the spotter’s duty to attempt to prevent injury by
directing the gymnast’s motion. When teaching new moves to gymnasts, several
devices will be used to prevent injury; this is especially true when coaching
somersaults, in which on-the-bed coaching is required as well as the use of a landing
mat which is inserted upon landing (only coaches or gymnasts trained in the use of a
landing mat may insert it). When a learner is confident enough, and the coach thinks
they are competent enough, they go on to “the belt”, which is a karate belt tied
around the learner’s waist and held at the other end by the coach who is also on the
trampoline. This provides the learner with support but increased freedom to perform.
The coach still holds enough control in the belt to assist the learner and prevent
injury should the learner make a mistake. This procedure continues until the coach
feels confident enough to allow the learner to perform by him/herself. All gymnasts
are taught how to land safely and control bouncing before learning somersaults; this
avoids an awkward landing, which may result in injury.

Child Protection
All members must follow the child protection policy at all times, including when using
social media to communicate with club members. Children must inform a coach if
they are leaving the hall at any point during the training session e.g. to go to the toilet
or to get juice from the vending machines/café. If the child is under 12 they must go
in at least pairs if leaving the hall.

If a parent/guardian is late to collect a gymnast the ‘Failure to Collect a Child’ section

of the Child Protection Policy will be followed.

Travelling To/From Competitions

When travelling to/from competitions, it is important that every member wears a
seatbelt. Where the mode of transport is a car, the individual(s) must have valid
insurance for that vehicle. If there is an overnight stay or trip abroad the appropriate
SG and BG forms must be completed and signed off before the trip goes ahead.

Manual Handling
Sparta Trampoline Club SCIO understands the importance of ensuring that systems
are in place to ensure the health, safety and welfare of staff and in particular relation
to the significance of risks which are associated with manual handling activities.

The club will ensure they comply with the legal operations of the Manual Handling
Operations 1992 which apply to a wide range of manual handling activities including
lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling and carrying. These regulations require that
employers must:
• Avoid the need for hazardous manual handling, so far as is reasonably
practicable.
• Assess the risk of injury of any hazardous manual handling that can’t be
avoided.
• Reduce the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling, so far as is
reasonably practicable.

As well as this, employees, volunteers, gymnasts and visitors must:

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• Follow appropriate systems of work laid down for their safety.

• Make proper use of equipment provided for their safety.
• Co-operate with their employer on health and safety matters.
• Inform the employer if they identify hazardous handling activities.
• Take care to ensure that their activities do not put themselves or others at
risk.

To comply with the regulations the club’s Technical Director (along with the Head of
Recreation) will:
• Manage the risk assessment process for all manual handling operations
within the club - identifying the significant risks involved with each movement.
• Develop control measures which eliminate or reduce the risk of injury to a
safe level.
• Ensure all staff at risk from manual handling operations receive appropriate
information, instruction and training and where appropriate supervision.
• Eliminate any unsafe practices.
• Monitor the trend of reported manual handling accidents, incidents, sickness
and absence due to musculoskeletal injuries.

Safe Working Practices

For any manual handling task safe working practices must be used. As a result of
the risk assessment carried out specific practices will be identified in addition to the
generic process for all manual handling tasks. All employees, volunteers, gymnasts
and visitors should be aware and receive training on this process, where applicable,
which begins with assessing if the task needs to be carried out and planning the
process of the task through to completing the task.

Information, Instruction and Training

An introduction to manual handling training will form part of induction training for all
new employees, students and volunteers. The Technical Director (along with the
Head of Recreation) will have responsibility for taking the new employee, student or
volunteer through basic training which includes risk assessments in place and safe
working practices.

Whilst the trampolines will be in place, from time to time they may need to be moved
or adjusted. Any movement of the trampolines should be done in line with your
UKCC Level 1 (or equivalent) course training or internal training with qualified staff
member. Members may help once taught how to safely fold and unfold the
trampolines.

Further to this as part of the clubs training plan all staff should undertake formal
manual handling training within the first two years of employment.

Equipment and Maintenance Procedures

The equipment will be checked once a month using the club checklist by the
Technical Director (along with the Head of Recreation). The equipment will also be
serviced by Gymaid or equivalent organisation when carrying out inspections within
Scotland.
Date of last service: 25th February 2019

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Fire Safety
The fire safety Risk Assessment is a separate document that must be review
annually.

Maintenance and testing

Technical Director (along with the Head of Recreation) must carry out regular checks
to make sure that:
 All fire detectors and alarm systems are working.
 The emergency lighting is working.
 Record any faults in systems and equipment.
 All escape routes are clear and the floor is in good condition.
 All fire escapes can be opened easily.
 Automatic fire doors close correctly.
 Fire exit signs are in the right place.
 Any fire fighting equipment is properly installed, tested and maintained and
staff are trained to use them if necessary.

Fire drills and training

Technical Director (along with the Head of Recreation) needs to train new staff when
they start work and tell all employees about any new fire risks.

At least one fire drill per year as well as record and keep the results as part of your
fire safety and evacuation plan.

COSHH
Sparta Trampoline Club SCIO recognises that the use of chemical or other
hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk and their use needs to
be controlled. The club recognises the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
(COSHH) Regulations 2002 and will ensure it meets all responsibilities under these
regulations to ensure that the health of any person is put at risk whilst in the club.

Responsibilities
The Technical Director (along with the Head of Recreation) safety is responsible for
ensuring that the club meets its obligations under The COSHH Regulations. These
regulations state the club must:
1. Assess risks from hazardous substances
2. Decide what precautions are needed
3. Prevent or adequately control exposure
4. Ensure that control measures are used and maintained
5. Monitor the exposure
6. Carry out Health Surveillance if appropriate
7. Prepare plans to deal with emergency situations
8. Ensure employees are properly informed, trained and supervised

Where possible the club will substitute hazardous substances for a less hazardous
product which will carry out the function required equally. However, where this is not
possible the product will be risk assessed before use and the appropriate action
taken to minimise the hazards which it may pose.

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Opening Procedures
1. Once unlocked main door (turn the key one rotation to the left then turn the
door handle to the left and pull hard).
2. Turn off alarm.
3. Turn heating/lights on as appropriate.
4. Check fire doors for obstructions on both sides.
5. Set up cones/pathway.
6. Inspect all equipment and toilets.
7. Check diary for daily notes.
8. Make sure coaches know who they are coaching and have plans if needed.
9. Check Cash Box is still secure.

Locking Up Procedures
1. Put away set up cones/pathway.
2. Inspect all equipment and toilets.
3. Make sure the cash box is securely away and the key is stored separately
from the box.
4. Leave a note of any issues in diary.
5. Turn off all electrical sockets and remove all plugs (with the exception of the
vending machines)
6. Check all exits are properly shut.
7. Turn off heating/lights.
8. Turn alarm on.
9. Lock and check main door (turn the key one rotation to the right then see if
the door handle will spin).

Turning on Gas Heating

1. Turn plug in and turn on the fan (on the heater at the bottom right side) leave
to run for a minute – if not running check fuse switch on power pack.
2. Turn on (to the left) gas bottle (on top of the gas bottle).
3. Press the gas and ignition red switches simultaneously for 5 seconds.
4. Heat room until comfortable temperature (usually 20 minutes) and then switch
off. Minimise time gas is on with gymnasts present.

Turning off Gas Heating

1. Turn off gas supply on the bottle – to the right.
2. Switch off and unplug the fan and its electrical supply.
3. Make sure every part is safely stored away from children.

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Risk Assessment

The following risk assessment has been carried out. This must be checked and updated annually with the Trustees, Technical
Director and Head of Recreation.

The following scale was used to calculate the risk.

Urgency of Action = (20> Very High), (16-20 High), (9-15 Moderate), (4-8 Low), (1-3 Very Low)
Severity = 1. Damage 2. Minor Injury 3. +3 Days/Hospitalised 4. Major Injury/Permanent Disability 5. Fatality
Probability = 1. Very Unlikely 2. Unlikely 3. Fairly Likely 4. Likely 5. Very Likely

Activity: Manual Handling Location: 96 Fifty Pitches Road, Date: Completed by: Isobel Milns, Technical Director
Glasgow
Hazard Who’s at Existing controls Risk Level Further actions
risk What makes the hazard less risky? Avoid
What makes these controls effective? Control at source
Take advantage of technology

Completion Date
Protect all

Responsibility
Make what you have more effective.

Target Date
Contractors

Probability
Employee

Severity

Rating
Public

Ensure that only those people who are

competent are involved in moving

TD & HR

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Accidents involving the Provide coaches have annual

7.1.20
trampoline. Ensure that there is always
moving/assembling/  2 3 6 training regardless of the permanent
a coach to supervise and instruct
dismantling of trampoline. set up.
others. People must always wear
trainers.

TD & HR

17.1.19
Mistiming a catch a Coaches must work within line of their

7.1.20
Provide coaches with training and
gymnast when spotting or   qualifications and never attempt 3 3 9
opportunities to up skill.
rigging them. anything they are not comfortable with.

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Activity: Trampolining Location: 96 Fifty Pitches Road, Date: Completed by: Isobel Milns, Technical Director
Glasgow
Hazard Who’s at Existing controls Risk Level Further actions
risk What makes the hazard less risky? Avoid
What makes these controls effective? Control at source
Take advantage of technology

Completion Date
Protect all

Responsibility
Make what you have more

Target Date
Contractors

Probability
effective.

Employee

Severity

Rating
Public

Falling awkwardly or in

Trustees

31.1.19
7.1.19
the wrong position on Proper supervision, matting and support Make sure that the disclaimer form
 3 2 6
trampoline whilst learning whilst learning new moves. is clearly displayed in the building.
new moves.

On going
TD & HR
Falling onto end Ensure everyone is able to control their

7.1.19
Make sure all matting is regularly
decks/mats   bouncing and make sure qualified 3 2 6
checked.
Falling through springs. coaches are always there.

On going
Trustees
Falling off trampoline Ensure there are always spotters Purchase FIG approved safety

7.1.19
beyond protective mats  around trampoline and ensure there are 1 4 4 matting that extends further than
onto floor. always mats at the sides. the required matting.

Only allow people to attempt

On going
TD & HR
Over/under rotating in

7.1.19
somersaults when being taught properly Provide coaches with opportunities
somersaults and landing  3 4 12
by coach or if already competent, and to attend training.
awkwardly.
with the use of a push in mat.

TD & HR

session
Do not jump from the trampoline directly

7.1.19

Every
Accidents caused by Make sure individuals are mindful
  onto the mat; lower self from trampoline 3 2 6
slipping on the mats. of their footing.
side.

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Activity: COSHH Location: 96 Fifty Pitches Road, Date: Completed by: Isobel Milns, Technical Director
Glasgow
Hazard Who’s at Existing controls Risk Level Further actions
risk What makes the hazard less risky? Avoid
What makes these controls effective? Control at source
Take advantage of technology

Completion Date
Protect all

Responsibility
Make what you have more effective.

Target Date
Contractors

Probability
Employee

Severity

Rating
Public

TD & HR

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7.1.19
Handling cleaning Make sure staff have access to the
 2 2 4 Select household chemicals.
products. appropriate PPE.

TD & HR

31.1.19
As we have young children in the venue

7.1.19
Storage of cleaning
  all chemicals must be stored out reach 2 3 6 Store out of reach of children.
products.
of children.

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Activity: Car Parking Location: 96 Fifty Pitches Road, Date: Completed by: Isobel Milns, Technical Director
Glasgow
Hazard Who’s at Existing controls Risk Level Further actions
risk What makes the hazard less risky? Avoid
What makes these controls effective? Control at source
Take advantage of technology

Completion Date
Protect all

Responsibility
Make what you have more

Target Date
Contractors

Probability
effective.

Employee

Severity

Rating
Public

Add following the parking rules to

Trustees

31.1.19
Make sure all members know which

7.1.19
Member’s not following the code of conduct and remove
 areas of the parking and the rules of the 3 4 12
parking rules. those who persistently fail to follow
turning circle.
these rules.
Set out a coned pathway between the
side of the building and the turning

TD & HR

17.1.19
7.1.19
circle to allow gymnasts to walk to either Train coaches in the procedures at
Access to the car park.  3 4 12
car without being in the way of moving the start and end of classes.
traffic. Make sure a coach escorts all
gymnasts out of the building.

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Activity: General Hazards Location: 96 Fifty Pitches Road, Date: Completed by: Isobel Milns, Technical Director
Glasgow
Hazard Who’s at Existing controls Risk Level Further actions
risk What makes the hazard less risky? Avoid
What makes these controls effective? Control at source
Take advantage of technology

Completion Date
Protect all

Responsibility
Make what you have more

Target Date
Contractors

Probability
effective.

Employee

Severity

Rating
Public

Make sure all cleaning is done out with

TD & HR

31.1.19
7.1.19
hours of operation. If there are areas
Slipping on wet surfaces.    2 2 4 Develop a cleaning rota.
that are wet that appropriate signage is
posted.

Make sure any potential trip hazard is

Trustees

31.1.19
Decide on a storage place for the

2.2.19
tapped down and the venue is tidied
Trip hazards.    3 2 6 trampoline wheels or whether we
daily to make sure nothing is left lying
sell them.
about.

Electrician

On going
7.1.18
Make sure the lights are properly raised Make sure all lights are PAT
Lights falling.    1 4 4
and tested by the electrician. Tested.

TD & HR

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Test and time how long it takes for

7.1.18
Make sure the centre is within the legal
Temperature.    3 2 5 the unit to come up to required
temperature requirements.
temperature.

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Trustees

31.1.19
Make sure it has been tested and is

1.2.19
Confirm with hire company, with
Gas    certificate covered and not using the 2 5 10
regards to testing.
heaters during class times.

Trustees
1.2.19

1.2.19
Ensure the gas canister has been Check with hire company and have
Gas Leak    2 5 10
checked and is certified. a CO monitor

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Emergency Procedures
The following procedures must be followed in the event of an emergency.

Emergency Procedure for Fire

In the unlikely event of a fire the venue should be evacuated and coaches must
make sure everyone is out of building as per the Fire Safety and Evacuation plan.
Once at the fire assembly point coaches must take a register for the gymnasts in
their care and report that to the Technical Director, Head of Recreation or Lead
Coach for that session. No one should return to the building until designated
personnel have confirmed it is safe to do so, e.g. the fire brigade.

Emergency Procedures for an Accident

Beginners are mostly prone to minor grazes, particularly when learning a new move;
for this reason it is suggested that all absolute beginners wear long sleeves and
trousers. However, it is not obligatory to wear such protective clothing and grazes
can be quite common. If the graze bleeds the first aid box will be used as
appropriate.

Major injuries are rare but may include dislocations, bone fractures, major
lacerations in the limb muscles, damage to the lower back or neck or a broken nose.
Standard procedure includes immediate attempt to communicate with the injured
person. The first aider will be contacted and along with the coach will assess the
injury and decide further action that should be taken. This may involve keeping the
subject warm and not moving them until the ambulance arrives. All major injuries will
be recorded using an Accident Form as well as being reported to Scottish
Gymnastics.

If an injury occurs the following protocol should be followed:

1. First aid provided to the injured party and a coach should remain with the
injured party.
2. Ambulance called if required.
3. Emergency contact of the injured party should be contacted. If they are not
contactable the other contacts should be tried.
4. Once the injured party is either with their contact or in the ambulance the
accident report form should be completed.
5. The Technical Director or Head of Recreation and the Safeguarding Officer
should be informed.

The full contents of the First Aid Box can be found in Appendix 1. The Technical
Director and Head or Recreation are responsible for maintaining the First Aid Box
and replacing items that run out. He or she is also responsible for making sure it is
present during each session and event.

If any member has a medical problem, e.g. asthma, the coaches must be aware of
this. As per the disclaimer the gymnast/parent/guardian must inform the club of any
prior injuries or on-going conditions.

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Declarations
I agree to abide by and enforce the Sparta Trampoline Club SCIO’s Health Safety
Policy at all times.

Declared by (Trustees):

Isobel Milns-Smith
Nicola McGlynn
William Smith
Amanda O’Donoghue
Stephen Ward
Ryan Chatham

Declared by (Coaches):

Isobel Milns-Smith
Sarah Montgomery
Courtney Flanders
Caitlin Faulkner
Liam Gibbons
Lisa Leech
Wendy Brown
Sam Paterson
Cara Jamieson
Vivienne Evans
Morgan Spiers
Ellie Brennan
Emma Millar

Declared by (First Aiders):

Isobel Milns-Smith
Sarah Montgomery
Morgan Spiers
Courtney Flanders
Samantha Paterson
Wendy Brown

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Appendix 1: First Aid Box

In the box:

1 x First Aid Guidance Leaflet

60 x Plasters
6 x Eye Dressings
6 x Triangular Bandages
12 x Safety Pins
12 x First aid dressings 12x12cm
4 x First aid dressings 18x18cm
20 x Sterile wipes
Disposable gloves (5 Pairs)

1 x 15ml Sterile Eye Wash

2 x Conforming Bandages 7.5cm x 4.5m
2 x Conforming Bandages 5.0cm x 3.6m
2 x Triangular Bandages 96cm x 96cm x 136cm
1 x First Aid Tape Roll 1.25cm x 4.5m
3 x Wound Dressing 10cm x 10cm
1 x Crepe Bandage Roll 7.5cm x 4.5m
2 x Sterile Eye Pad 6cm x 8cm
30 x Adhesive Plasters 1.9cm x 7.6cm
10 x Adhesive Plasters 1.0cm x 4.0cm
1 x Foil Emergency Blanket 130cm x 210cm
3 x Non Adherent Pad 3" x 3"
2 x Knuckle Fabric Strips 7.5cm x 3.8cm
2 x Fingertip Fabric Strips 5.8cm x 4.5cm
10 x Antiseptic Wipes
12 x Safety Pins
2 x Pairs of Medium Gloves
1 x Plastic Tweezers
1 x Medical Scissors

Additional Supplies (must be regularly updated):

Koolpak Original Instant Ice First-Aid, Pack of 20

Sterostrip Hypo-allergenic Washproof Plasters – Pack of 100
St John Ambulance Sterile Cleansing Wipes – Pack of 100
Mepore Plasters (6cm x 7cm) – Pack of 60

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