Safety to all club players 

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  OHealth & Safety Policy      Club Procedure for Health and SafetyThe Manager/Coach is the responsible person for their ‘Age Group Team’ and this person has a duty to ensure that they hold an in-date:• FA Accepted Enhanced CRC check;• FA Emergency Aid qualification; and• FA Safeguarding Children qualification.They should also have either a FA Licenced Coaches Club membership card (if they have completed the Level 1 Coaching Football or above qualification) The following guidelines should be carried out by all Managers and Coaches:1) EquipmentChecks should be undertaken to ensure that:• All players wear shin guards• That the football is safe (i.e. not damaged)• All equipment is undamaged and is used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.• Player’s boots and the ‘blades’ or ‘studs’ on them are checked regularly for safety.• All items of jewellery (necklaces, rings, earrings, bands, etc.) are strictly forbidden andmust be removed. Using tape to cover jewellery is not acceptable.2) Playing and Training VenueChecks should be undertaken to ensure that:• The pitch, sports hall, all weather surface or field for any hazards i.e. any obstacle, item orimplement which may cause harm or discomfort to any player, official or spectator.• That goal posts are secure and safe• That corner flags and ‘Respect’ barriers are used correctly in matches.• Changing facilities are secure and safe3) Visual Risk AssessmentBy completing the checks in 1&2 (above) a Manager or Coach is performing a dynamic risk assessment on all Club activities and venues used. On completion of the assessment, the Manager or Coach should ensure that all ‘control’ measures to reduce both the severity and probability of harm from any hazard occurring are put in place and checked.4) First AidMake sure a qualified first aider is at all training and match venues with a suitable first aid kit. A fully charged mobile phone should be available.5) Contact DetailsEnsure you have either a complete and up to date ‘Emergency Contacts’ schedule or a copy of all Players’ 6) Goal Post SafetyFollow FA Goal post safety guidelines (as per Policy document published on Club Website).7) End of Game ProceduresAll equipment should be packed away safely and securely.All rubbish should be removed from areas used.Coaches should not leave the location until all Players have departed. Premises should be locked securely.Policy Version 1: July 2017   8) Incident ReportingIn the event of a person receiving an injury, an ‘Accident Report Form’ is required to be completed. Once this has been completed it is to be given to the Club Welfare Officer.9) Parental ResponsibilityChildren remain the responsibility of their parents /legal guardians at all times when participating in football training, matches and any other Martock rovers fc does provide all reasonable safeguards in terms of appropriately vetting its coaches and volunteers, having a Club Child Welfare officer and acting in accordance with Policy and Advice issued by The Somerset Football Association and The Football Association in the conduct of its activities and affairs.As a Club, our volunteers do have a duty of care for the children in our membership