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.
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 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 / 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 CLUB PLAYERS AND MANAGERS DUTY:
- 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
- Correctly use all equipment provided by the Club
- Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.