Health and Safety

An accident is defined as an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury. This means the athlete may need to go to hospital to get checked over but this will not require and ambulance.

You would call first aid if the person is: Responsive & comprehensive. Not in too much pain Minimal blood loss- solved by plaster. Able to move / walk If their condition improves quickly

An Emergency is defined as a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. 

Difficulty in breathing, Unconsciousness, Severe loss of blood, Severe burns or scalds, Choking Fitting or concussion, Drowning, Severe allergic reactions, Fire evacuation, Bomb Scare, Flood, Volcano Eruption, Suspicious Individual. 

This protects the well being of employers, visitors and customers (in sport this includes spectators, athletes and staff). Workplaces which neglect health and safety risk prosecution, may lose staff, and may increase costs.

The purpose of COSHH is to reduce the number of people who become unwell due to being exposed to harmful substances. Minimising the risks associated with substances that could be potentially hazardous to the health of you and your team members. 

Personal protective equipment protects its user (employee/athlete) against any physical harm or hazards that the workplace environment may present. In sport this can relate to any protective equipment that you are required to wear. 

The legislation is important because it holds employers responsible for negligence or bad working behaviours. Reporting all injuries allows prompt medical treatment. Accidents must be investigated and their causes found to prevent the same accident happening again.