Wigan Walkers FC - Health and Safety Policy

The Policy needs to reflect the potential for operating at different venues and in compliance with the pre-existing H&S Policy of the ‘Host’ venue, and which addresses both the playing of the game as well as the environmental venue(s). 

•  Players to know the Walking Football ‘Laws of the Game’ (LOTG) and comply with them.

• To review and reflect the recorded risk assessment of the ‘Host’ premises as appropriate  and relevant to activities of the Club.

• The Club shall have an appointed member with responsibility for Health and Safety Issues.

• Consistent with the Aims & Objectives of the Club, members should be encouraged to undertake initial First Aid Training Courses and Refresher Courses when appropriate to maintain up-to-date qualification. Members will be encouraged to become qualified referees, thus helping regulate the conduct of games.

• New members to be made aware of the Club’s Health and Safety Policy, comprehend its importance and follow all guidance. 

• Highlight and make aware the Emergency procedures, including Fire Drill, assembly point(s), location of First Aid equipment (defibrillator).

• Check that players remove jewellery, watches etc and store away safely, or ensure that it is covered by use of wrist bands etc.

• Prior to playing, players should be encouraged to take part in ‘warm-up’ exercises  commensurate with their general level of fitness to minimise physiological injury.

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• Players are advised to wear shin pads on all occasions when actively playing.  

• Keep a Club Accident Book and have it available for reporting all injuries, accidents or dangerous occurrences, ensure all members are aware of its location.  Members must understand the importance of reporting such occurrences.

• If an emergency requires a 999 call the following location should be used:: Academy Building, Stadium Way, Wigan WN5 0UN. 

• Members should aim to work with another club member if they are needed to help with  moving a heavy object (eg Goal Posts).

• Club members to be aware of the correct footwear appropriate and consistent with advice  for use on different surfaces.  

• Club members are to be encouraged to supply adequate personal details should they be subject of injury or in any emergency, such as next-of-kin, pre-existing medical conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, blood group), with their consent and in accord with any Data  Protection issues.

Conclusion 

• Having read, or otherwise been made aware of, the Club Health and Safety Policy, it is the responsibility of every member to comply, thereby protecting their health and the safety of fellow members and others.