assessing risk in sport- legislative and legal factors
Health and safety at work act (1974) this legislation is important for employees and others. this secures the health and safety of the employees. it also protects the people that are around or using the place to protect them from risk of the people at work doing their jobs. always arrange to implement safety measures which are identified in risk assessments. well trained people should implement the changes if it is necessary. make sure you have emergency procedures, provide clear information and free training so all employees work properly and to a high standard. the employer must make sure that all risks and control measures are explained to the employee and understood. provide employees with not just training but also the right protective equipment (PPE) if needed. make sure a first aid box (to help if an accident or injury occurs) and facilities are supplied like toilets to provide hygiene. report and record any injuries and serious accidents and diseases that occur at the work place. for example in a basketball game there was a fire, there must be fire extinguishers around and accessible to put out the fire. must be the correct equipment and that it is in proper working order. if a fire should occur everyone should be evacuated properly to avoid any injuries and then the fire should be put out with the right equipment. thanks to this act everyone can feel safe in the environment or protected if danger like this could occur. personal protective equipment (PPE, 2002) equipment is intended to be worn and used at work to protect them from risks. also other regulations include properly assessed before use to make sure it is fit for purpose, maintained and stored properly, provided with instructions on how to use it properly and safely, and used correctly from employees. for example shin pads in football this helps protect players shins from getting injured or broken. this act makes sure that you MUST have the right equipment on to avoid injury. if this legislation