Health & Safety Policy

Health and Safety Policy Statemen

Bushfield Runners is committed to encouraging members to take part in all club activities, with the health, well-being and safety of each person being a paramount concern. We recommend basic advice on running safely and expect our members to participate within these boundaries.

Health and Safety Policy

To support our Health and Safety policy statement members of the club Committee are committed to the following duties:

• Undertake regular, recorded risk assessments on key activities undertaken by the club.

• Create a safe environment by putting safety measures in place as identified by the assessments.

• Ensure that all members are given the appropriate guidance in respect of running safely (via Run Leaders and Coaches at run sessions; via the club website, Facebook group and via email. newsletters.

• Ensure that all members are aware of their duty of care to each other.

• Ensure access to appropriate first aid facilities (i.e. befitting of a local running club).

• Encourage the reporting of injuries or accidents sustained during any club activity.

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

Club Members' Responsibilities

Note, these are stated within the Code of Conduct for Members:

• Ensure you are running safely at all times and keeping to the pavement / route as directed.

• Warn other runners around you of impending hazards, pedestrians, brambles, obstructions etc.

• To inform Run Leaders and club Coaches of any minor health issues which might affect your ability to participate in planned activities

• Inform your coach or run leader if you have any significant medical issue which may lead to problems during the run.

First Aid

• Bushfield Runners will commit to provide qualified first aiders within the club membership.

• A basic first aid kit will be available during training sessions and group runs.