Title: SAFETY TRAINING
1SAFETY TRAINING
Example is not the main thing in influencing
others, its the only thing. - Albert Schweitzer
2SAFETY
- Written safety programs and slides like these do
not make us safe. Its our attitude about safety
and the actions we take that make us safe. - Each of us here have been given authority by BSC
to serve BSC in some capacity, but each of us
must take responsibility for doing what we have
been given the authority to do safely. - Safety must be integrated into all aspects of
what we do as part of everyday activities
3How does SAFETY fit in?
On any given day during a busy BSC soccer season
here are a few of the things we may find
ourselves concerned with at any given time
theres more of course but these should look
familiar.
4SAFETY and how we must align it with other BSC
goals
What we must remember is to make safety a part of
everything we do and to consider safety before,
during, and after starting a practice or game.
5From John Ouellette, AYSO National Coach (August
09)
- Coaches, our job is to prevent injuries, not to
treat them. Remember that. If you go to your
manuals, injury prevention is what we do. - If there is any doubt at all in your mind, never
put the game ahead of a childs well-being. If
there is any question about playing an injured
player, dont.
6Injury Prevention
- Accidents are typically caused by behavior,
conditions, or a combination of both. - Most are caused by behavior.
- Well talk about ways to help prevent behavior
based and condition based accidents. - Both require your effort.
7Volunteer Responsibilities
- Comply with health safety standards
- Use information, equipment, and methods or
procedures adopted for players protection - Do not create hazards
- Do not interfere with the safety or safeguarding
efforts of others - Report any unsafe conditions and take appropriate
action to correct them
8Club Responsibilities
- Carry accident insurance
- Be prepared for incidents
- Promote a safe and healthful environment for
practice and games - Provide training and information on potential
safety hazards that we may be exposed to
9BSC General Safety Guidelines
- Designate team parents to do a routine check of
practice and playing fields to remedy unsafe
conditions (glass, debris, holes, obstructions,
etc.). - Inspect goals for potential hazards (sharp edges,
damage, stability, etc.). - Inform parents and bystanders to be alert for
developing hazards during the course of practice
or games such as unchained dogs, bicycles,
bystanders behind goal nets, etc. - At games practice always know the location of
the nearest medical center have a cell phone
available and call 911 if an emergency.
10Safety Guidelines (cont.)
- During threatening weather, make sure parents
remain with their vehicles at practice and/or
games. - Ensure that minor first-aid supplies and ice are
available during practice and games. - If bleeding occurs, dispose of all contaminated
materials (best effort should be made to
eliminate the possibility that others may come in
contact with such materials). - Keep an extra jersey on hand in the event a
players jersey gets bloodied yet they are OK to
return to play.
11Safety Guidelines (cont.)
- Notify BSC immediately of any serious incident,
such as threats of bodily harm, fighting,
hospitalization, etc. - Inform your team parents that BSC carries
Supplemental Accident Insurance (SAI). For
serious injuries, instruct claimants to download
claim forms from www.soccer.org. - Obtain return to play forms for any seriously
injured player, keep a copy for your players
file and submit a copy to BSC. - Maintain the recommended adult to child
supervision ratio of 18 or less.
12Wellness
- Those who think they have no time for exercise
will sooner or later have to find time for
illness. - Physical wellness is your ability to apply your
knowledge, behavior, attitude, and skills toward
achieving personal health and fitness goals (via
sound nutrition, exercise, and safety in everyday
life). - Share these ideals with your players.
- Encourage players to exercise often, eat right,
and get enough sleep use easy concepts to make
your point and please try to avoid junk-food
post-game snacks!
13Severe Weather
- A little rain is OK to play in (and the kids
would say fun) however if there is - Lightning clear the field and wait for 30
minutes after the last lightning to return - A severe storm seek shelter
- A tornado warning seek shelter
- And when tornado warnings sound be prepared.
Practice what you would do with parents and
players. It will help reduce the panic during an
actual event.
14Cold Weather
- Below 60 degrees, encourage warm-ups to be worn
(and during practice/games if need be) - Avoid static stretching do more dynamic
stretching before practice games (spend a few
minutes extra when its cold) - Wear knit hats and gloves
- Hot chocolate
15Heat Stress
- In warm to hot weather players will experience
some level of heat discomfort during games.
What we need to do is to help prevent heat
disorder. - Heat stress is also more dangerous in team
environments. People starting to feel ill do not
want to let the team down. - Urge your players to hydrate before, during, and
after practice and games. - Signs of heat-related illness can include
confusion, delirium, or loss of consciousness.
Heat stroke is serious it get progressively
worse - never hesitate to seek prompt medical
attention if someone is showing signs.
16Minor First Aid AED
- Wash small cuts and abrasions with soap and water
and keep them clean and dry. Alcohol and
hydrogen peroxide do little to prevent infection
and may actually delay healing. - Punctures through the soles of shoes/cleats have
a higher risk of infection. All punctures should
be tended by a Doctor immediately - When applying an ice pack to a strain or bruise,
make sure it is first wrapped in a towel to
prevent frostbite to the wounded area - An Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is kept
on-site during all games and is self-instructing.
17Wrap-up...
- Yes, theres lots to consider, but we all need to
understand the potential hazards that exist in
our game and practice areas. - We are the leaders out there. By example, we
promote safe behavior and we maintain safe
conditions. - The guidelines just discussed are posted on our
website. - Do your part to promote the safety and well-being
of all players, spectators, and non-spectators.
18Congratulations
- and welcome to Brookside Soccer Club.
Youve just completed our safety orientation! -
- Thanks for volunteering and representing your
local soccer club. - Have a fun safe season.