Health and Safety Policy

Health and Safety Policy Statement

Parc Bryn Bach Running Club is strongly committed to encouraging our members to take part, but the health, well-being and safety of each individual is always our paramount concern. We recommend levels of training dependent on age and ability and expect our junior athletes to participate within these boundaries.”

Health and Safety Policy

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

  • 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 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.
  • Appoint a competent club member to assist with health and safety
    responsibilities.
  • Ensure that normal operating procedures and emergency operating
    procedures are in place and known by all members.
  • 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.

As a Club member we have a duty to:

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

First Aid

Location of first aid facilities:

  • Visitor Centre at Parc Bryn Bach

Location of telephones:

  • Option 1: Team Leader(s) (mobile)
  • Option 2: Parc Bryn Bach Visitor Centre
  • Option 3: Tredegar Leisure Centre

Qualified First Aiders

  1. Anthony Lewis
  2. Gareth Williams