XXX Football Club 
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Welfare/Safety Guide 
For

Civil Service Strollers Amateur Football Club

 
INTRODUCTION 
 
CIVIL SERVICE STROLLERS Amateur Football Club is committed to providing the safest environment for all its members. This welfare guide intends to give an overview of the clubs welfare policies.  

CONTENTS 
 
1.	Ethics
 
2.	Health, disability and Safety Policy 

3.	Duty Of Care

4.	Risk Assessment 

5.	Emergency Operating Procedure  

6.	Accident & Incident Reporting 

7.	Evacuation Procedures

8.	Appendices.

 

 
1. ETHICS 
 
Civil Service Strollers AFC actively promotes and supports ethics in sport, where ethics can be defined as the application of moral rules, principles, values and norms. In line with the policy of the Scottish Football Association the Club practices the following core values within delivering football opportunities: 

1.	Fairness & Fair Play 

2.	Inclusion for ALL 

3.	Integrity 

4.	Respect 

5.	Equity 

Every member within Civil Service Strollers AFC whether as players, administrators, officials, coaches or supporters – must take personal responsibility for ensuring that football activities are safe for everyone.

 
2. HEALTH, DISABILITY & SAFETY POLICY:  
To support our Health & Safety policy statement we are committed to the following duties: Undertake regular, recorded risk assessment of the club premises and all activities undertaken by the club 
•	Create a safe environment by putting health & safety measures in place as identified by the club risk assessment (see page 6) 

•	Ensure that all members are given the appropriate level of training and competition by regularly assessing individual ability dependant on age, maturity and development.

•	Ensure that all members are aware of, understand and follow the club’s health & safety policy.

•	Ensure that normal operating procedures and emergency operating procedures are in place and followed by all members (see page 7) 

•	Provide access to adequate first aid facilities, telephone and qualified first aider at all times  

•	Report any injuries or accidents sustained during any club activity or whilst on the club premises (see page 8) 

Ensure that the implementation of the policy is reviewed regularly and monitored for effectiveness 

Disability Policy

A covered area will be provided at the East end of the ground to house up to 3 wheelchairs and any assistants. The area is close to toilet and food outlet and maintains a tarmac area .  

The club are committed to the provisions set out in The Equality Act 2010 and will strive to excel in their commitment. The club is committed to supporting the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of disability.  
The Club is committed to ensuring that its disabled supporters and customers have as full access as is reasonably possible to make to all goods, services and facilities provided to the public by the club. 
The club recognises that not all its facilities are fully accessible to customers who are disabled and confirms that it is committed to making the necessary reasonable adjustments required by the Equality Act 2010 and its relevant Codes of Practice to ensure full compliance with the legislation.
Pricing Policy for Civil Service Strollers F.C. controlled events, is that spectators who are disabled pay a concession price with one personal assistant (if required) admitted on a complimentary basis. 
The club policy for supporters who are disabled is that we do not discriminate between people who are disabled or with different medical conditions.
The club guarantees to its supporters and customers who are disabled that any complaints of discrimination will be dealt with. 
The club will deal with any incident of discrimination under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 as a serious matter and will be dealt with under the club disciplinary procedures. 

3. DUTY OF CARE 
 
As a club member you have a duty to: 
 
•	Take reasonable care for your own health & safety and that of others  

•	Co-operate with the club on health & safety issues  

•	Correctly use all equipment provided by the club  

•	Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare. 

Key contacts:  
 
First Aider: Martyn Reay (club chaplain)
 
Contact Details: 07872 472526
 
Health & Safety: Keith Stewart
 
Contact Details: 07802916832
 
Chairman: Russell Pryde.
  
Contact Details: 07949686906
 
Secretary: Keith Stewart   
 
Contact Details: 07802916832
 
Coach Co-ordinator: Nazmi Okan
 
Contact Details: 07967147306 
 
A full copy of the welfare guide is held in paper form on site it can also be viewed online at the club’s web site.

4. RISK ASSESMENT 
 
HAZARD 
A hazard is something with the potential to cause harm to an individual. This can be an object, an activity and even a substance.  
 
RISK: 
Risk expresses the likelihood that the harm from a potential hazard is realised.  
 
Risks are normally categorised as low, medium or high. 
 
TASKS UNDERTAKEN: 
activity/ area assessed 	HAZARDS IDENTIFIED: 
NB: Any serious or imminent danger will need a procedure 	RISK: 
Low/ Medium/ 
High 	PERSON(S) AT RISK: 
i.e. coach,juniors, adults with special needs 	EXISTING CONTROLS: 	ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES REQUIRED: 	
Setting up of goals 	- Number of goal pieces 
- weight of object 
-possibility of posts moving during game/practice 	Medium 	Coaches, players, spectators 	-at least two coaches erect goalposts 
-instructions clearly labelled and procedures followed (training) 	- additional weights to be placed on goals to hold them down during game/training 	
Suitability of playing areas 	Broken Glass / Can, Dog Waste on Playing Area 
 
Storage of indoor equipment/ apparatus 	Low 	Coaches, players 	Playing area checked by coaches prior to activity starting 
 	Supply of addition rubbish bins on training/match days 
 
Ensure area is free of any equipment / apparatus 	
 Identification of players 	 Relevant contact details for all players. 	 Low 	Players 	 Register of all players with emergency contact details 	 Registration of any new members. 
 
Regular updates to registers 	

5. EMERGENCY OPERATING PROCEDURE  
Injury is a common occurrence while participating in football, as a member of Civil Service Strollers AFC you have the responsibility to ensure that any injury or incidents are recorded and reported. 
 
GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH AN INCIDENT/ACCIDENT 
 
Step-By-Step Advice for Club Members 
 
Civil Service Strollers AFC 
 
1.	Stay calm but act swiftly and observe the situation. 

2.	Is there danger of further injuries? 

3.	Listen to what the injured person is saying. 

4.	Alert the first-aider who should take appropriate action for minor injuries. 

5.	In the event of an injury requiring specialist treatment, call the emergency services. 

6.	Deal with the rest of the group and ensure that they are adequately supervised. 

7.	Do not move someone with major injuries. 

8.	Wait for the emergency medics. 

9.	Complete an incident/accident report form. 

6. ACCIDENT & INCIDENT REPORTING 

Information you should record may include; 
Coach/ Individual’s name:  ………………………………… 
About the injured person:  

Full Name: ……………………………………………………  
 
About the Incident:  

Activity taking place at time of incident: ………………………………. 
 
……………………………………………….……………………………. 
 
Date & Time of incident:…..…………………………………………….. 
 
Place of incident: ………………………………………………………... 
 
Description of Incident:.…………………………………………………. 
 
…………………………………………………………………………….. 
Action Taken: 

Action taken by Coach/ Leader/ Club Rep: ...........……………………….…………………………….....................…………………………………………………………………………….……..……………………………..…………….…………………………  

 

 

 

 
7. Evacuation Procedures

Civil Service Strollers AFC has implemented procedures to ensure that the safety of all supporters, staff and players are considered in the event of a situation that would require the evacuation of the site.

These procedures are as follows:

1.	Before the start of every game a Safety Address will be made over the Public Address system.

2.	A Safety Officer will be on duty at all times. They will be identified by the use of a High Visibility Jacket.

3.	The Emergency Exits will be clearly identified and will lead to Salvesen Avenue, which is located at the South End of the park, Marine Drive which is located at the North end of the park. An alternative exit is also provided which is located to the West End Gates and they will be clearly identified by numbers.

4.	In the event of an Evacuation the Assembly Point will the First Aid Post at the East End of the ground. The area will be identified by the use of an appropriate Fire Assembly Sign.

Appendices.
1.	Club Information 

Name of Club 	CIVIL SERVICE STROLLERS FOOTBALL CLUB	
		
Registered Office/Principal Place of Business Address and Postcode

	Christie Gillies Park
Edinburgh College Sports Ground
25 Marine Drive
Edinburgh
EH4 5EJ
     	
		
Date of Incorporation/Year Founded

Ground capacity                                    	1908

 1040	
		
Legal Status of Club 		 
	
	Unincorporated Company	 

Yes	
		
Company Number	n/a 	
		
Name of Club Secretary	Keith Stewart	
		
Address for SFA correspondence and Postcode

	117 Wester Broom Drive,
Edinburgh,
EH12 7RQ

Telephone       (Business)	0131 334 3202	
		
                  (Ground)  		
		
                  (Fax No.)	N/A	
		
                  (Home)	0131 334 3379	
		
                  (Mobile)	07802 916832	
		
E-mail	stewartykl@gmail.com	
		
Website       http://csstrollers.com

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