14. Risk assessment of facilities

RISK ASSESSMENT OF FACILITIES

Reigate Lawn Tennis Club (RLTC) will carry out a full annual risk assessment of its facilities with a view to highlighting potential hazards and taking the appropriate action wherever necessary to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.

The House and Grounds Sub-Committee Chairman is responsible for reporting to the Management Committee on such issues. If a member or user wishes to report a hazard or potential hazard, they should do one of the following:

• Contact the House and Grounds Sub-Committee Chairman at info@reigateltc.org.uk, including the details and location of the hazard

• For immediate issues, speak to the House and Grounds Sub-Committee Chairman directly, whose telephone number is displayed next to the telephone in the Clubhouse

Reporting on the Club's facilities forms part of the agenda for Management Committee meetings. Any maintenance issues are raised and the appropriate action taken; all details will be listed in the minutes.

Regular monitoring is undertaken in respect of the all aspects of the Club’s facilities. Issues considered include the following:

• Is the area and surroundings are safe and free from obstacles?
• Is the area fit and appropriate for activity?
• Is the equipment fit and sound for activity and suitable for age group/ability?
• Are performers appropriately attired for the activity?
• Can emergency vehicles access facilities?
• Is there a working telephone available with access to emergency numbers?
• Are emergency access points checked and operational?
• Do volunteers, staff, coaches and members have access to information relating to health and safety?
• Are emergency procedures published and accessible to those with responsibility for sessions at the venue?
• Are evacuation procedures published and posted somewhere for all to see?
• Do volunteers, staff, coaches and members have access to information relating to health and safety?

Approved by the Management Committee in April 2017