7.4 Health, Safety and Equipment What are general health and safety guidelines? What sport specific...
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7.4 Health, Safety and Equipment What are general health and safety guidelines? What sport specific safety rules exist?
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7.4 Health, Safety and EquipmentWhat are general health and safety
guidelines?
What sport specific safety rules exist?
Health and SafetyImportant factor relating to our course…
We need to ensure they are considered at all time to ensure wellbeing of all.
General rulesSpecific legal requirements to ensure it is enforced
Risk Assessment to be completedO Idea is to identify and minimise risk.
Physical preparationO Removal of any jewellery
O Ensure sport specific safety equipment is worn
O Warm up
O Be prepared for activityO Training before a marathon
EnvironmentO Ensure playing area is safe
O No glass or sharp objectsO Long jump pit
O Indoor Surface slippery?O Wet?
O Floor area clear of debris?
O Extreme weather conditions?O SnowO Thunder stormsO Prolonged dry spells
Correct techniqueIndividual sports have specific techniques that must be used…
Rugby tackle is acceptable in rugby but not in football…
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Manual HandlingWhen lifting…
O Bend with your kneesO Not your back
O Keep object close to your body
O Repeat when lowering
Clothing and FootwearTrampoliningO Avoid wearing loose clothing
Outdoor pursuitsO Dependant upon weather conditions
O Waterproof clothing, Insulated clothing and/or Suitable footwear
AthleticsO Spiked shoes used on track- varying types
Gymnastics and DanceO Bare feet or some prefer light shoes
GamesO Specialist shoes depending on surface
O Astroturf for hockeyO Boots for grassO Basketball needs more ankle supportO Lighter trainers for tennis
Sport specific equipmentGames won’t start without correct equipment worn
