Understand the emergency procedures in sport Flashcards
Define emergency
A serious, unexpected and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action
Define accident
An event that happens by chance or that it without an apparent or deliberate cause
What are the 6 types of emergencies that can occur in a leisure facility
Fire
Accidents
Missing Person
Chemical/Gas Leak
Powercuts
Suspected bomb
What are the environments that may cause an emergency?
Sports hall
Gym/Fitness Suite
Swimming Pool
Changing Room
Playing Fields
Communal Areas
Leisure Centre
What emergencies may occur in a sports hall?
Fire
Powercut
Accident during exercise
Suspected bomb
Chemical Leak
Slipping
What emergencies may occur in a gym?
Fire
Powercut
Accident on machines
Gas leak
Suspected bomb
Slipping
What emergencies may occur in swimming pools?
Missing person
Accident
Leaks in plant room
Powercuts
Flumes
What emergencies may occur in changing rooms?
Suspected bomb
Powercuts
Fire from aerosols
Missing person
Theft
Exposure
What emergencies may occur in playing fields?
Missing person
Accident during exercise
What emergencies can occur in communal areas?
Fires
Accidents
Suspected bombs
Powercuts
What accidents can occur in leisure centres?
A combination of all of them
What are the different roles that are responsible for emergencies?
Instructor/Coach
First Aider
Lifeguard
Receptionist
Manager
What are the responsibilities for an instructor?
Evacuating their lesson
Contacting emergency services
Turn off music
Consider populations
Ensure procedures are in place
What are the responsibilities for a first aider?
Responsible for administering first aid and preventing further harm
May contact emergency services
Promote recovery
Protect yourself
Prevent cross contamination
What are the responsibilities of a lifeguard?
Clear the pool and check other related areas
Not let anyone back in
May issue space blankets and CPR
First aid