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Health and Safety...

Sevenoaks Hockey Club has a duty of care to safeguard its members, and its Health and Safety Policy forms a vital part of that process. Its general policy is:

To provide adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from our sporting activities.
To consult with all who are working on behalf of the club on matters affecting their health and safety.
To provide a safe playing environment.
To provide information, instructions and supervision of coaches and other volunteers.
To prevent accidents.
To maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
To review and revise this policy as necessary.

It is good practice to...

Have a first aid box with coaches at all times
Make sure coaches have access to a mobile phone
Ensure that emergency procedures are familiarized
Check that facilities meet safety standards
Make sure players are wearing appropriate clothing and equipment
Maintain a register of attendance
Establish participant's ability and previous experience
Raise ongoing concerns to the Child Protection Officer