1. Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Comhairle Na Mumhan “The Club Voice” Safety Statement Workshop 7 th 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 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

10. Risk AssessmentSeverity MinorSeriousCritical Likelihood Unlikely123 Possible246 Probable369 Risk(R) = Likelihood(L) x Severity(S) 1-2 Low Risk, 3-5 Medium Risk 6-9 High Risk

11. ClubHazard Identification & Risk Assessment Address ActivityPrepared byDate Hazard Risk People at Risk Control Measures Person Responsible LSR

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

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

36. Thank You Any Questions?