Health and Safety Guidelines
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Transcript Health and Safety Guidelines
Risk Management
Guidelines
Not If, But When
Injuries and medical
emergencies can and WILL
occur
It is your responsibility to
provide a safe environment
How can you ensure this?
What steps can you take to
prepare yourself and your client?
Personal Preparation
CPR/AED
You should have CPR/AED
certification
Improves
the chance that you will be
able to help
Emergency Training
What would you do in an
emergency situation?
Who
do you call?
What actions do you take personally?
What actions are you required to
take?
Pre-exercise Screening
Use ACSM protocol & PAR-Q
Determine risk stratification
Establish protocol for attaining physician
clearance
Apparently Healthy
Increased Risk
Known Disease
Standard form faxed to office –follow-up
Have an additional health history
Covers all potential medical issues
Keep on file or in database with personal
information
Emergency Plan
Development
Activation Code
Telephone Numbers
First responder duties & assistant duties
Call for Member Assistance
Who you are, where you are (club address), what has happened
Directions for Personnel Responsibilities
First Aid Kit, Spinal Board, AED
Information to Share
EMS access considerations, find the key
Location of Emergency Supplies
Nearest entry/exit points for EMS personnel or evacuation
Locked Doors or Gates
Specific to location of each emergency plan booklet
Location
Mobile radios or cell phones available
Location of Nearest Telephone
GM Home, Fire, Police, Poison Control
Backup Communication
Discreet code over PA or phone system to alert other staff
Doctor in the house?
Incident and Accident Reports – Important aspect of liability
coverage
Fire and Evacuation Plan
Map of Facility
Locate nearest exits
Outline Procedures
Calmly move towards the nearest exit
Ensure everyone can hear it
Front desk makes PA announcement
Check showers, massage areas, etc.
Include fire tips
Location of fire extinguisher
Crawl if necessary
Alternative routes to safety
Check doors for heat prior to opening
Do not use the elevators
Aquatic Emergencies
Personnel
Should be adequately trained and certified
Equipment
Specific emergency plan for pool area
First Aid Kits
Life Ring and Buoys
First Responder Kits
Megaphone
Spinal Board
Other Safety Considerations
Signage
Critical in pool area – depth signage
Pool rules and regulations
Security
Pool area locked when no lifeguard on duty
Disaster Planning
Weather Emergencies
Hurricanes, tornados, floods
Prepare a standard procedure
Weather advisory communication
Evacuation plan for outdoor areas
Communication script for staff
Predetermined evacuation zone or shelter area
within the facility
Specific instructions for organizing all staff and
members within the facility
Bomb Threat
Gather information from caller
Notify emergency personnel
Activate evacuation plan
Risk Management
Documentation
Have an Emergency Manual
Outlines procedures for any type of emergency
Also have a quick reference beside phone
Document any and all accidents
May prove useful for liability
Keep accident reports for each client
Be thorough when filling out necessary forms
Obtain witnesses, have them sign and provide their contact
information
Facility Maintenance Records
Keep track of when equipment has been calibrated or had
preventative maintenance
Can be invaluable if sued
Ensures that all equipment remains in good working order
Protects the club in the event of equipment failure or malfunction
Negligence – No form or procedure will protect you
What constitutes negligence?
A duty of care that has been breached, causing harm
Other Considerations
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
Bloodborne Pathogens
Training
and record keeping protocols
Adhere to these standards rigorously
Sharps Containers
Used
for disposal of all sharp objects
that may potentially cause a
biohazard
Prevent the accidental puncture
Proper disposal of sharps container
required
First Aid Kits
A must-have
Use a first-aid kid vendor
They
will refill periodically and charge
your account
Eliminates the need for regular checkups of equipment
Get the BIG kit