Health and Safety Policy

The health & safety of the children attending our cricket courses is of paramount importance to Peter Phillips Cricket (PPC). We are committed, so far as reasonably practicable, to operating in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all relevant regulations made under the Act.

Responsibility

The management has prime responsibility for health & safety for PPC activities. It is their duty to see that everything reasonably practicable is done to prevent personal injury and to maintain a safe and healthy place for our coaching to be delivered. The committee will review and revise this policy as necessary at regular intervals.

Day to day responsibility for ensuring this policy is put into practice is delegated to the Club Welfare Officer, Keith Walker (contact details below).

It is the duty of all coaches to act responsibly, and to do everything they can to prevent injury to themselves and others.

Accidents and First Aid

All accidents, however minor, should be recorded in the Accident Report Book located in the Accident folder. If necessary, First Aid should be administered by a trained person. A first Aid kit will always be accessible while our courses are being run.

In the event of more serious accidents / injuries (e.g. fracture or dislocation) a young person’s parents should be informed and an incident / accident report filled in. If necessary, an ambulance may need to be called.

Illness

If a child becomes sick during one of our courses, we will contact the parent immediately. We cannot accept children if they’re ill. Please let us know if they have recently had an illness or condition in case they are still infectious.

Medication

If a child requires any kind of medication while on one of our courses or requires an epi-pen, please supply it in a well-labelled container and sign a Medical Consent Form.

Fire Precautions

The instructions on fire precautions should be followed by all coaches and staff. Do not stop to collect personal possessions. Do not re-enter the building. Report to the appropriate assembly point. It is the responsibility of the coaches and staff to ensure that fire precaution and safety standards are maintained at all times.

Child Welfare

PPC is committed to making cricket a safe, positive and enjoyable experience for all players. Please see our Safeguarding Policy for more information.

Coaches

All coaches must have appropriate ECB coaching qualifications and a current DBS check. Coaches have responsibility for the supervision and conduct of the young people in their care throughout each session of activities they are delivering and for ensuring the correct clothing and equipment is being used. Coaches must do their best to ensure the health and safety of everyone taking part in cricket activities.

Net Coaching

The coach should check and ensure that the area and equipment is safe for the type of activity which is to take place and that no damage or danger to property or persons is reasonably likely to occur. The coach should ensure good net discipline and monitor participants continually during the session.