Health and Safety Briefing Notes
To ensure adequate health and safety awareness,
training is provided to all members on a regular basis and
when a new member joins the club. The following
information is briefed to all club members and
parents/guardians when joining.
Safety on the
Mat
- Never
wear shoes on the mat.
- Come to
the training session washed with a clean Gi.
- Watch
your space on the mat and if thrown get up quickly to
avoid someone falling on you.
- When
seated, kneel or sit cross legged. Do not lean on the
wall – you may not be able to get out of the way
quickly enough.
Safety off
the Mat
- Wear
shoes at all times when off the mat.
- Always
ask permission to leave the mat.
- After
using the toilet, wash your hands.
Accidents/Incidents
- Do not
come to play Judo if you are not fit enough to train.
- If you
come to a training session with an injury, inform the
coach at the start of the session.
- Do the
exercises as shown; do what you can and do it well but
not to the point of straining.
- If you
are hurt, inform the Coach immediately.
- Keep
your medical form up to date.
- Have a
current BJA license – it is your insurance.
