Hazard

People at Risk

What is already done

What further action is necessary

Action by whom

Lifting boxes of equipment

Club Members

Equipment carried in boxes with handles.

Equipment not carried by people with back problems.

Club Committee to continue to check that members do not carry heavy items when not fit to do so. Members advised of risk at AGM.

Club Committee

Moving chairs and bridge tables

Club Members

Furniture not carried by people who are unable to lift.

Club Committee to continue to check that members do not carry furniture when not fit to do so. Members advised of risk at AGM.

Club Committee

Tables falling from storage cupboard.

Club Members

Bridge tables folded and stored in Bridge cupboard.

Members to ensure tables are stowed with folded legs horizontally, table surfaces towards the back of the cupboard and leaning into the cupboard.

Tournament director to check security before closing and locking the cupboard.

Club Committee/ Tournament Director

Collapse of bridge tables

Club Members

Annual Check

Club Committee to inspect tables on Club nights and repair/adjust as necessary. Members urged to ensure that the tables are securely erected and take particular care when using tables for support.

Club Committee / Club Members

Using tables as a support to stand up

Club Members

Regularly check that the supports are down.

Remind Club Members regularly.

All Club Members

Carrying kettles with hot/boiling water

Club Members

Kettles not carried by those who are unable to lift. Care when using hot water boiler.

Club Committee continue to check the safe use of kettles and hot water boiler. Members advised of risk at AGM. First Aid Kit available.

Club Committee

Car Park. Poor external lighting.

Club Members

Members to be aware of the poor external lighting. Members advised to have flashlight.

Members advised of risk at AGM.

First Aid Kit available.

Landlord advised of his/her responsibilities to provide adequate lighting.

Club Committee

Illness

Club Members

Members advised not to attend if they are ill.

Club Committee to follow government guidelines in the case of epidemics when holding club evenings.

Club Committee/Club Members