Statement of General Policy

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Cambridge University Table Tennis Club is strongly committed to encouraging our members to take part, whilst seeking to ensure that the health, well-being and safety of each individual is managed effectively and that the safety of all external parties is considered and managed.

 

Safety Responsibilities and Arrangements

 

Responsibility — General oversight of club safety management

Officer Responsible — President/Vice-President

Specific Safety Arrangements

• Undertake regular, recorded risk assessment of the club premises and all activities undertaken by the club.

• Create a safe environment by putting health and safety measures in place as identified by the assessment.

• Ensure that the implementation of the policy is reviewed regularly and monitored for effectiveness (as a minimum once per year at the AGM).

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Responsibility — Clear communication with club members on safety matters

Officer Responsible — Welfare & Safety Officer

Specific Safety Arrangements

• Ensure that all members are given the appropriate level of training and competition by regularly assessing individual ability dependant on age, maturity and development.

• Ensure that all members are aware of, understand and follow the club’s health and safety policy.

• Ensure that club members are able to raise safety concerns.

• Ensure that normal operating procedures and emergency operating procedures are in place and known by all members.

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Responsibility — Effective continuous management of safety arrangements

Officer Responsible — Welfare & Safety Officer

Specific Safety Arrangements

• Appoint a competent club member to assist with health and safety responsibilities.

• Review safety procedures, arrangements and information at committee meetings.

 

Responsibility — Provide appropriate mitigation control measures for injuries

Officer Responsible — Welfare & Safety Officer

Specific Safety Arrangements

• 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 incidents that may have led to injury/ill health whilst on the club premises to the Sports Service and investigate when necessary.

 

Responsibility — Uphold a culture that supports the safety policy

Officer Responsible — All club members

Specific Safety Arrangements

• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or not do.

• Co-operate with the club on health and safety issues.

• Correctly use all equipment provided by the club.

• Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.

 

Responsibility — Ensure that Equipment is safe

Officer Responsible — Welfare & Safety Officer

Specific Safety Arrangements

• Maintain equipment inventory.

• Ensure that statutory equipment inspections are carried out, and that pre-use inspections are carried out and recorded at least quarterly.

• Ensure that all damaged equipment is marked and or quarantined and disposed of as soon as possible.

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Updated in August 2024