Cumann Lúthchleas Gael

Comhairle Na Mumhan

“The Club Voice”Safety Statement

Workshop7th November 2009

Stephen Geary

Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner

Objectives

Introduction Legislation Safety Statement Risk Assessment Hazards Discussion

Legislation

S.H.W.W. Act 2005 General Application Regulations 2007 Construction Regulations 2006 Fire Services Act 1981

Who are you responsible for ? Players Employees Volunteers FAS Workers Visitors Guests Public

Why a Safety Statement ?

Under the Safety, Health & Welfare Act 2005 every employer/club must prepare a Safety Statement

GAA National Policy Requirement

Funding Requirement

Safety Statement Contd….

Highlights the duties of employees/volunteers/contractors to co-operate with health & safety practices

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

What is a Hazard ?

A Hazard is anything that can cause harm to a person, place or the environment

Risk Assessment

1. Identify the hazards

2. Decide who might be harmed and how?

3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions

4. Record your findings and implement them

5. Review your assessment and update if necessary

Risk Assessment Severity

Minor Serious Critical

Likelihood

Unlikely 1 2 3

Possible 2 4 6

Probable 3 6 9

Risk(R) = Likelihood(L) x Severity(S)

1-2 Low Risk, 3-5 Medium Risk 6-9 High Risk

Club Hazard Identification

& Risk Assessment

Address

Activity Prepared by Date

Hazard Risk People at Risk

Control Measures

Person ResponsibleL S R

Other Hazards

Floodlighting Electrical Systems Ballcatchers Temporary Goal Post Gyms Clubhouse Facilities +++++++++

Contractors – You have a Responsibility ! Major Works

PSDP PSCS

Minor Works / Maintenance Safety Documentation Insurances

Supervision

Thank You

Any Questions?