Need For Safety In Active Leisure Industry Flashcards
What is the definition of a risk assessment?
Careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so you can weigh up whether you’ve taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm
Workers & others have right to be protected from harm caused by failure to take control measures
Accidents ruin lives & affect business too, if output lost, machinery damaged, insurance costs increase or you have to go to court
You’re legally required to assess risks in workplace so you put plan in places to control risks
What are the 5 steps to risk assessments?
Step 1: Identify hazards - anything that may cause harm, e.g. chemicals, electricity, open drawer.
Walk around site & ask employees what they think, check manufacturers’ instructions
Step 2: Decide who might be harmed & how - identify who is harmed & what type of injury occurs.
Cleaners, visitors, contractors may not be around all times, ask staff, new workers, pregnant mums
Step 3: Evaluate risks & decide on precautions - think about what you’re already doing, then compare with good practise to see where you are.
Try less risky option, prevent access to hazard, protective equipment
Step 4: Record findings & implement them - Need to show that: Proper check made, asked who might be affected, precautions reasonable, involved staff in process
Step 5: Review risk assessment & update if necessary
Update for new equipment, near misses, changes, etc. Review in total once per year
What are the benefits of a warm-up?
Increased speed of contraction & relaxation of warmed muscles
Dynamic exercise reduce muscle stiffness
Greater economy of movement - lowered viscous resistance in warmed muscles
Facilitated oxygen utilisation by warmed muscles - haemoglobin releases oxygen more readily at higher muscle temperatures
Facilitated nerve transmission & muscle metabolism at higher temperatures; specific warmup can facilitate motor unit recruitment required in all-out activity
Increased blood flow through active tissues as local vascular beds dilate, increasing metabolism & muscle temperatures
Allows HR get to workable rate for beginning exercise
What are the benefits of a cool down?
Aid in dissipation of waste products, e.g. lactic acid
Reduce potential for DOMS
Reduce chances of dizziness/fainting caused by pooling of venous blood at extremities
Reduce level of adrenaline in blood
Allows HR to return to resting rate
What are contra-indicated exercises?
Movement not recommended as it’s potentially dangerous
May involve:
Extreme movements causing extension/flexion of joint beyond normal range, e.g. back arches
Movements involving excessive, rapid or repetitive twisting around fixed base, e.g. wall slaps
Sustained/held movements, e.g. held sit-up
Repetitive movements, e.g. arm circles through small range of movement
What is correct lifting technique?
Close to weight as possible
Feet wide apart to improve stability
Bend from hips & knees, not from waist, maintaining natural curve of lower back
Tighten lower abdominal muscles, drawing navel in against spine - helps to support spine
Don’t lift & twist - move feet rather than twisting from torso
Don’t lift after sitting for extended periods - ligaments of back stretched & vulnerable to injury
What should we consider when completing a lift?
Does lift need to occur in first place? Eliminate unnecessary lifting
Can piece of equipment help lift? E.g. trolley
Can another person/s help with lift?
How do we attempt to minimise lifts?
Need to lift objects below knee or above shoulder - rearrange workplace/home so heavy items stored at waist height
Distance load is from body
Weight of object - if possible break up into smaller portions
Number of times lifting - injury more likely to occur when fatigued
Distance weight to be carried - endure path free from obstacles
Speed of lift
Why is it important for a fitness instructor to complete a PARQ with a client before starting an exercise programme?
Fitness Instructor needs to know health of individual so they can plan programme that’s suitable to their age, health status & current activity level. They don’t want to plan programme that would endanger client
Help Fitness Instructor identify small number of adults for whom physical activity may be inappropriate or those who should have medical advice concerning type of activity most suitable for them. Fitness Instructor then advise them to see doctor before starting programme
Explain the term active leisure
Refers to spending time available for ease & relaxation by participating in activities that involve exertion of physical or mental energy
Low impact physical activities include walking & yoga, high impact activities include kick-boxing and soccer
