BTC Health and Safety Policy V6.0 Page 3 of 21 Dec 2023 1. STATEMENT OF SAFETY POLICY 1.1. The challenge is to develop and maintain the highest possible level of safety in an area of activity where a high degree of vigorous involvement and practice is demanded. Many factors must be considered in a conscientious effort to assure a safe club environment. Safely prepared students and supervision are achieved by a comprehensive and well-planned teaching programme. All instructors will fully understand and appreciate the implications of Health and Safety within the dojang environment. 1.2. Taekwondo equipment and its activities is, by its’ nature, highly specialised and therefore requires a high level of competent teaching and training. All BTC Member Organisations are to ensure club/association specific activities are monitored and assessed in addition to the National Governing Body statement. Equipment is set up applicable to the needs of the environment and the individual student, and therefore cannot be laid down in a written format. 1.3. The instructor recognises and accepts their responsibility for providing a safe and healthy training environment for all their students and others, including spectators, who come into contact with the club, its activities and operation. Clubs should also recognise the importance of involving all instructors, assistants and students in the implementation of this policy to ensure that they are aware of their individual responsibilities in this process. 2. CLUB RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1. The instructor will take all necessary steps within their power to meet this responsibility, paying particular attention to the provision and maintenance of: • Plant, equipment and systems of tuition that are safe • Safe arrangements for the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and equipment, including the possibility of substances and certain chemicals • Sufficient information, instruction and training to enable all students to avoid hazards and contribute positively to their own safety and health at the club • A safe place of training, and safe access to it • A healthy training environment • Adequate welfare facilities 2.2. Without detracting from the primary responsibility of instructors for ensuring safe conditions of work, the club will provide competent technical advice on safety and health matters where this is necessary to aid assistant instructors in their task. 2.3. A safety policy is likely to be successful only it if actively involves students themselves. The club reminds its’ students of their own duties under Sections 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act to take care of their own safety and that of others, and to co-operate with the club so as to enable it to carry out its own responsibilities successfully.
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