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What are the key health and safety documents that are relevant in a fitness environment?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 are the two main pieces of legislation covering health and safety in the fitness industry.
Why is health and safety is important in a fitness environment?
The risk of emergency in a fitness environment is always going to be high, since the sheer physical exertion could result in a nasty injury or serious health problem, and accidents can always happen when equipment and machinery are involved.
What are the responsibilities and limitations of a fitness instructor in regard to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults?
The responsibilities and limitations of a fitness instructor
- Assume you are a role model.
- Adhere to the procedures and policies.
- Adhere to the code of behaviour and practice.
- Always wear your uniform and / or your name/id, badge if it is provided.
- Understand and act upon your responsibilities.
Why is it important to follow emergency procedures calmly and correctly in a gym?
It is important that you follow the emergency procedures laid down by your employer. Following such procedures calmly and correctly is important to make sure everyone is safe within your fitness facility. Procedures also provide focus and clarity for you during the emergency.
What should you do if your child is in an emergency?
Keeping a routine in an emergency will help your child stay calm. Putting together a good kit is the first step. Be sure to include your children in the process. Let your children pick things that make them feel secure, such as a favorite book or food—even if it is not healthy.
How to keep your family safe in an emergency?
Keeping your family safe in emergency situations starts in the home. Here are some tips for you to follow at home to protect your family and your child with a disability—get a kit, make a plan, and be informed. Keeping a routine in an emergency will help your child stay calm.
What can I do to help my child cope with a disaster?
What You Can Do to Help Children Cope with a Disaster. Setting a good example for your children by managing your stress through healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating healthy, exercising regularly, getting plenty of sleep, and avoiding drugs and alcohol, is critical for parents and caregivers.
Can a child participate in a disaster cleanup?
Children should NOT participate in disaster cleanup activities for health and safety reasons. It is difficult to predict how some children will respond to disasters and traumatic events.