It is the intention of Swindon Dolphin ASC to act responsibly in all matters relating to Health and Safety and with this intention will,
- Do all that is reasonably practical to promote Health and Safety.
- Recognise that the Management Committee has a special responsibility for Heath and Safety, and to discharge that responsibility has appointed Christine Wright as Health and Safety Officer to advise on all safety matters.
- Undertake to comply with all safety directions contained in all pool hire agreements and to make ourselves familiar with, and comply with, all pool safe operating procedures applicable to us as the hirer.
- Comply with all asa Health and Safety Laws, including the code of conduct and child protection policy.
- Where premises other than swimming pools are used for practice or social events, promote good Health and Safety in their use.
- Where swimming galas or competitions are organised with Swindon Dolphin acting as the promoter of the event, undertake to hold them in accordance with the directions given in the asa Health and Safety prompt cards.
- Recognise its duty of care under common law in respect of the health, safety and welfare of its contractors, affiliated members and volunteers.
The club will Monitor and update this policy yearly (as defined in SDOP1000)
The Swindon Dolphin ASC Health and Safety policy extends to a number of key
activities, summarised below:-
- Identifying and assessing health and safety risks arising from our activities, providing adequate control measures and reviews accordingly to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Ensure that employees, contractors, members and volunteers are aware of the standards required and emergency operating procedures of the pools used in delivering our activities.
- Support high standards of communication, training and continuing professional development across our employees, volunteers and contractors.
- Identifying and assessing health and safety risks arising from club activities, providing adequate control measures and reviews accordingly to maintain a safe and healthy club environment.
- To provide and communicate Health and Safety Laws, Rules and Guidelines for the good governance of the sport.
- To ensure recording and investigating of incidents, accidents and cases of club activity ill health, in order to prevent re-occurrence and become a ‘learning organisation.’
The Health and Safety Officer Christine Wright, can be consulted at any time on matters of concern and can be contacted via the Welfare department on the Contact Us page or email welfare@swindondolphin.co.uk
Incidents / accidents should be recorded using the SDF015 Incident Accident Report Form and passed to the club secretary.
Contact the Swindon Dolphin Club Secretary via the Contact Us page or email clubsecretary@swindondolphin.co.uk
