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Stephen Geary Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner

Cumann L úthchleas Gael Comhairle Na Mumhan “The Club Voice” Safety Statement Workshop 7 th 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

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Stephen Geary Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner

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  1. Cumann Lúthchleas GaelComhairle Na Mumhan“The Club Voice”Safety Statement Workshop7th November 2009 Stephen Geary Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner

  2. Objectives • Introduction • Legislation • Safety Statement • Risk Assessment • Hazards • Discussion

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

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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Hazard Identification • What is a Hazard ? • A Hazard is anything that can cause harm to a person, place or the environment

  9. Risk Assessment • 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

  10. Risk(R) = Likelihood(L) x Severity(S) 1-2 Low Risk, 3-5 Medium Risk 6-9 High Risk

  11. Other Hazards • Floodlighting • Electrical Systems • Ballcatchers • Temporary Goal Post • Gyms • Clubhouse Facilities • +++++++++

  12. Contractors – You have a Responsibility ! • Major Works • PSDP • PSCS • Minor Works / Maintenance • Safety Documentation • Insurances • Supervision

  13. Thank YouAny Questions?

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