Pinley Football Club is strongly committed to encouraging our players and managers to take part in association football, but the health, well-being and safety of each individual is always our paramount concern.

The Club is committed to providing a safe environment for the training and playing of football games.

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

• Undertake regular, recorded risk assessment of the club grounds and all activities undertaken by the club.
• This includes the inspection of the field of play prior to any fixture or training session. With a decision on the fitness, safety of the playing and training area taken by the manager.
• Annual risk assessments of goal posts.
• Annual inspection of all auxiliary equipment i.e. nets, corner flags.
• Ensure that all players are given the appropriate level of training with appropriate levels of supervision.
• Ensure that normal operating procedures and emergency operating procedures are in place and known by all managers and club officials
• 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.

All players, Managers and Assistant Managers are committed to the following:

• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety, plus that of others who may be affected by what you do or not do
• Co-operate with the Club on health & safety issues
• Correct use of all equipment provided by the Club
• Do not interfere with, or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.