Working safely in sport,exercise,health and leisure Unit 4 Flashcards
Types of emergencies that might occur in sport
Accident Fire Missing Person Chemical/Gas leak Power Cut Suspected Bomb
Types of environment that emergencies may occur
Sports Hall Indoor Sports Courts Gym Swimming Pool Changing Rooms Playing Fields Communal Areas Leisure Centre
Role of Instructor during an emergency
Contact Emergency Services
Evacuate Area
Stop the activity they are doing
Role of First Aider during an emergency
Performing First Aid
Preventing Further Harm
Call Emergency Services if backup is required
Ensure that you protect you and your patient
Role of Lifeguard during an emergency
Clear the pool Check the changing rooms Dont allow the public back in the changing rooms Issue any silver blankets if necessary Must perform an CPR if needed
Role of Receptionist during an emergency
Make a PA announcement
Call Emergency Services
Make sure the public dont re-enter the building
Make sure Reception Area is left secured
Role of Manager during an emergency
Oversee any evacuation that is happening
Make sure staff know what they are doing
Make sure all jobs have been carried out
Make sure all staff/public are all safe
Emergency Services involved when emergency occurs
Police
Ambulance
Fire Service
Emergency Procedures of disabled clients
Will need to be taken to the disabled access exit
Give direct responsibility to the disabled client
Directly report to the Manager if leaving this way
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Major injuries that happen at work are reportable under RIDDOR. The types of injuries include fractures, amputations, serious burns and loss of consciousness
Equality Act
The Equality Act is a landmark piece of legislation that would expand federal civil rights laws to protect people from discrimination in employment, housing, credit, jury service, and federally funded programs, such as those for health and education, as well as public places and spaces.
Leglislation
A law or set of laws made by the government.
Legislation
A law or set of laws made by the government.
Employers Responsibilities
make sure that work areas, machinery and equipment are kept in a safe condition.
organise ways of working safely.
provide information, instruction, training and supervision of employees so they can work safely.
make sure that employees are aware of potential hazards.
Duty of Care
A duty of care is a legal obligation which is imposed on an individual, requiring adherence to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others. It is the first element that must be established to proceed with an action in negligence.
