Transcript Safety, Health & Welfare at Sports Grounds

Cumann Lúthchleas Gael
Comhairle Na Mumhan
“The Club Voice”
Safety Statement Workshop
7th November 2009
Stephen Geary
Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner
Objectives
Introduction
 Legislation
 Safety Statement
 Risk Assessment
 Hazards
 Discussion
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Legislation
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S.H.W.W. Act 2005
General Application Regulations 2007
Construction Regulations 2006
Fire Services Act 1981
Who are you responsible for ?
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Players
Employees
Volunteers
FAS Workers
Visitors
Guests
Public
Why a Safety Statement ?
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Under the Safety, Health & Welfare Act 2005
every employer/club must prepare a Safety
Statement
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GAA National Policy Requirement
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Funding Requirement
Safety Statement Contd….
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Highlights the duties of
employees/volunteers/contractors to cooperate with health & safety practices
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Is updated regularly to take account of
changing circumstances
What is a Safety Statement
Should include:
 Declaration signed by Club management
 Hazards identified & risks assessed
 The protective and preventive measures taken –
safeguards taken
 Plans and procedures for dealing with
emergencies / serious or imminent
 Highlights the duties of
employees/volunteers/contractors to co-operate
with health & safety practices
 The names of persons required to perform tasks
pursuant to the safety statement – Club Structure
Hazard Identification
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What is a Hazard ?
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A Hazard is anything that can cause harm to
a person, place or the environment
Risk Assessment
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Identify the hazards
Decide who might be harmed and
how?
Evaluate the risks and decide on
precautions
Record your findings and implement
them
Review your assessment and update if
necessary
Risk Assessment
Severity
Minor
Serious
Critical
Unlikely
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Possible
Likelihood
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Probable
3
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9
Risk(R) = Likelihood(L) x Severity(S)
1-2 Low Risk, 3-5 Medium Risk 6-9 High Risk
Club
Activity
Hazard Identification
& Risk Assessment
Prepared by
Hazard Risk
People
L S R at Risk
Control
Measures
Address
Date
Person
Responsible
Other Hazards
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Floodlighting
Electrical Systems
Ballcatchers
Temporary Goal Post
Gyms
Clubhouse Facilities
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Contractors – You have a Responsibility !
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Major Works
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PSDP
PSCS
Minor Works / Maintenance
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Safety Documentation
Insurances
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Supervision
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Thank You
Any Questions?