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It also defines the responsibility of members for their own safety, and the safety of others. In short:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWear appropriate clothing, and where appropriate carry appropriate supplies\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eListen to run leaders and help ensure that others can hear instructions\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRun and cross roads as instructed, and safely\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRun within your own capabilities, both from a fitness and medical perspective.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReport to run leaders (and/or committee member) if there is an issue, potential or actual\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-policy-meta\u0022\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eVersion:\u003c/strong\u003e 1.0.2\n \u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c/strong\u003e 30 March 2026\n \u003cstrong\u003eNext review:\u003c/strong\u003e 25 February 2027\n \u003cstrong\u003eOwner:\u003c/strong\u003e Club Committee\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-policy-toc\u0022 id=\u0022contents\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eOn this page\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#club-responsibility\u0022\u003eClub Responsibility\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#member-responsibility\u0022\u003eMember Responsibility\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#review\u0022\u003ePolicy \u0026 Guidelines Review\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#guidelines\u0022\u003eGuidelines\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#general-safety\u0022\u003eGeneral Safety\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#medical\u0022\u003eMedical Conditions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#clothing\u0022\u003eAppropriate Clothing\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#led-groups\u0022\u003eConduct of Members Within Led Groups\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#run-conduct\u0022\u003eClub Run Conduct\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#roads\u0022\u003eRoads \u0026 Crossings\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#incidents\u0022\u003eIncidents on a Run\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#incident-records\u0022\u003eIncident Records\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ol\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#endorsement\u0022\u003eEndorsement\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ol\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-body\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022club-responsibility\u0022\u003eClub Responsibility\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAs far as possible, the Club will aim to protect the health and safety of all members engaged in Club events.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe scope of the Health and Safety guidelines extends to training sessions and organised Club events.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo achieve its aim, the Club will:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEndeavour to provide helpful guidance to members verbally and make the Health and Safety Guidelines (below) available to members for reference, via a members guide document.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePublish and review specific risk assessment documents where appropriate, such as for individual events or to ensure adherence with government health guidelines.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEnsure that additional risks associated with leading groups such as darkness and adverse weather conditions are considered, mitigated, and shared with members.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEnsure that Club coaches and run leaders are suitably experienced to lead Club training sessions and groups.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eProvide suitable facilities and equipment for Club training sessions and Club events.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEnsure that any organised sporting events are subject to a suitable and sufficient risk assessment.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022member-responsibility\u0022\u003eMember Responsibility\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMembers will:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFamiliarise themselves and abide by the Health and Safety Guidance provided when they join and on annual renewal of membership. This Guidance includes advice on weather, terrain, personal limitations and protecting fellow Club members.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDo their best to prevent harm to themselves, running partners or members of the public.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAcknowledge that they owe a duty of care to not willfully injure themselves or others by negligent acts or omissions.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReport any problems encountered whilst running on training routes. For example, dangerous stiles, damaged pavements, potholes, poor visibility etc.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022review\u0022\u003ePolicy \u0026 Guidelines Review\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Health and Safety Policy and Guidelines will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that they remain accurate.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022guidelines\u0022\u003eGuidelines\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAll members agree to abide by the Clubs Health \u0026 Safety Guidelines as follows:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022general-safety\u0022\u003eGeneral Safety\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAll Club members must take personal responsibility for their own safety, whilst keeping a watchful eye on others running in the same group, particularly new members. Consideration should be given to others, and common sense used.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn adverse weather conditions, members must take extra care and be vigilant to additional risks such as slippery or uneven surfaces.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMembers should exercise common sense for personal safety issues including hydration and the treatment of strains and injuries due to participation in the sport.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIf additional advice is required, members should seek advice from experts and professional practitioners outside the running Club as appropriate.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNo headsets or music players to be used during any training sessions, and within running events, members should comply with the rules of the event in question.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022medical\u0022\u003eMedical Conditions\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAll members of the Club declare themselves medically fit to run at their own risk and shall not hold the Club responsible for any incident occurring through a personal medical condition or injury.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAs appropriate, members should request regular check-ups with their General Practitioner.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMembers with a medical history which may be pertinent with regards to emergency medical treatment, should endeavour to carry with them the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003erelevant details of the condition\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003etheir name and address\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eemergency contact information.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022clothing\u0022\u003eAppropriate Clothing\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMembers should understand the value of wearing appropriate clothing for the time of the year and appropriate shoes for any variations in terrain. When running in the dark members should take responsibility for making themselves highly visible by wearing clothing with reflective attributes and where possible, active lighting. Runners should be aware that drivers may find it difficult to see you especially during the dark, and ensure that they take care in road crossings or whenever on a roadway.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is advisable during the autumn and winter months that members consider active lighting (head/chest torches, LED body lights etc) to improve their ability to see hazards and to also make themselves more visible to others.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAppropriate footwear should be worn at all times. For running, this generally means running shoes of suitable condition. Consideration should be given to session — for example, trail runs or hikes may require shoes with additional protection or grip.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFor club off road activities, it may be required that you carry or wear a specific minimum of clothing, food, water, or other supplies/equipment (first aid, navigation etc), and wear footwear suitable for offroad conditions. These requirements will be based on the length of the activity, weather conditions, and other considerations. We recommend that members engaged in off road running whether in a club event or self led, particularly when in isolated areas, carry clothing \u0026 supplies as would be suggested by the Fellrunners Association (i.e. at least full taped seam waterproofs, hat, gloves, food, and navigation capabilities)\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is the responsibility of members to check event information to ensure that they have adequate footwear, clothing, or other supplies/equipment, and ask if this information is not obviously available.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFailure to abide by these guidelines may result in you being unable to participate in a club activity.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022led-groups\u0022\u003eConduct of Members Within Led Groups\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMembers should listen for, and heed the instructions of run leaders at all times, but especially when crossing or travelling on roads. Instructions should be repeated by members for the benefit of runners behind them.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMembers should never run ahead of a run leader while in a led group, and should give themselves sufficient space ahead of them to allow them to respond to unnoticed hazards. Hazards which have not been announced by run leaders should be announced by members directly.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is advised that members give themselves enough room in front of them to be able to see any approaching hazards.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022run-conduct\u0022\u003eClub Run Conduct\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhere possible, sessions will be led by suitably experienced run leaders or coaches, and, ideally, a tail runner will be assigned to ensure that no one individual gets left behind. However, runners should be aware that this is not always possible.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhere no run leader is available for a given group, members will be presented with the choice to run in a self led group (see below) or to redistribute to another group (or not to run, of course).\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRun leaders should inform participants of the proposed route, and members should take care to listen to the proposed route before setting off.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRun leaders will endeavour to prevent members from being left behind. Runners should communicate with the run leader if they experience issues with running with the group, and the member and run leader should come to an agreement over how to remedy the situation (e.g. group slows down/ pauses at intervals/ member takes responsibility to return on their own). Members should communicate concerns with the run leader, including when it appears that the group is fragmenting.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhenever mixed ability occurs within a group, regrouping should take place at appropriate times along the route to ensure that no individual gets left behind.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIf anyone decides to leave a group whilst out on the run, they must inform at least one other runner in that group who then must ensure that the run leader is made aware.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUpon returning to the start after completion of the session the group leader should check that everyone who started out has returned or can be accounted for.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRun leaders should carry a mobile phone to be able to call for help if required.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022roads\u0022\u003eRoads \u0026 Crossings\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRoutes shall be planned to avoid unlit roads at night during hours of darkness, and so that major roads (i.e. a/b classified roads) can be crossed at suitable crossing points.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOn roads without footpaths runners shall run to the right to face any oncoming traffic or to the left at bends where forward visibility to the right is limited.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe run leader will seek to ensure the safety of the group when crossing any main roads and ensure members are across safely before carrying on the session.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022incidents\u0022\u003eIncidents on a Run\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAll run leaders should carry a mobile phone so that they may contact a member of the committee or emergency services if this becomes necessary. If in a run-leaders judgement it is necessary to transport a runner to either the club house or to an A+E due to an issue on a led run, the cost of taxis will be reimbursed by the club.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is advisable for at least two members to stay with the injured person, until help arrives. Common sense should be exercised when returning the injured person back to the Club or home.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIf appropriate, emergency services should be contacted using 999 from a mobile phone as it will record your location. Finally, a member of the committee should be informed as soon as is practically possible by contacting them directly. On club training sessions, this would usually be the session coordinator or coach.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022incident-records\u0022\u003eIncident Records\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAny incidents should be reported to the committee by the run leader or coach attending, if appropriate, or if the incident occurred within a self led group, by a member within that group.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIncidents involving any member or a third party (where the involvement of the club is pertinent) shall be formally recorded with a committee member in writing.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022endorsement\u0022\u003eEndorsement\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThese guidelines are endorsed and annually reviewed by the club Committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-contact-footer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eQuestions about this policy, or want to report a hazard on a route? \u003ca href=\u0022/Contact\u0022\u003eGet in touch with the committee\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e","ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":null,"ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"Alignment":null,"Position":null,"Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"0px","TopPadding":"0px","IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}}],"HasTwitterFeedComponent":false,"PageURL":"https://www.didsburyrunners.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/POLICIES/Health++Safety?version=3","AllVersions":[],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanCreateTemplate":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}
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