Need For Safety In Active Leisure Industry

Careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so you can weigh up whether you’ve taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm Workers & others have right to be protected from harm caused by failure to take control measures Accidents ruin lives & affect business too, if output lost, machinery damaged, insurance costs increase or you have to go to court You’re legally required to assess risks in workplace so you put plan in places to control risks

Step 1: Identify hazards - anything that may cause harm, e.g. chemicals, electricity, open drawer. Walk around site & ask employees what they think, check manufacturers’ instructions Step 2: Decide who might be harmed & how - identify who is harmed & what type of injury occurs. Cleaners, visitors, contractors may not be around all times, ask staff, new workers, pregnant mums Step 3: Evaluate risks & decide on precautions - think about what you’re already doing, then compare with good practise to see where you are. Try less risky option, prevent access to hazard, protective equipment Step 4: Record findings & implement them - Need to show that: Proper check made, asked who might be affected, precautions reasonable, involved staff in process Step 5: Review risk assessment & update if necessary Update for new equipment, near misses, changes, etc. Review in total once per year

Increased speed of contraction & relaxation of warmed muscles Dynamic exercise reduce muscle stiffness Greater economy of movement - lowered viscous resistance in warmed muscles Facilitated oxygen utilisation by warmed muscles - haemoglobin releases oxygen more readily at higher muscle temperatures Facilitated nerve transmission & muscle metabolism at higher temperatures; specific warmup can facilitate motor unit recruitment required in all-out activity Increased blood flow through active tissues as local vascular beds dilate, increasing metabolism & muscle temperatures Allows HR get to workable rate for beginning exercise

Aid in dissipation of waste products, e.g. lactic acid Reduce potential for DOMS Reduce chances of dizziness/fainting caused by pooling of venous blood at extremities Reduce level of adrenaline in blood Allows HR to return to resting rate

Movement not recommended as it’s potentially dangerous May involve: Extreme movements causing extension/flexion of joint beyond normal range, e.g. back arches Movements involving excessive, rapid or repetitive twisting around fixed base, e.g. wall slaps Sustained/held movements, e.g. held sit-up Repetitive movements, e.g. arm circles through small range of movement

Close to weight as possible Feet wide apart to improve stability Bend from hips & knees, not from waist, maintaining natural curve of lower back Tighten lower abdominal muscles, drawing navel in against spine - helps to support spine Don’t lift & twist - move feet rather than twisting from torso Don’t lift after sitting for extended periods - ligaments of back stretched & vulnerable to injury

Does lift need to occur in first place? Eliminate unnecessary lifting Can piece of equipment help lift? E.g. trolley Can another person/s help with lift?

Need to lift objects below knee or above shoulder - rearrange workplace/home so heavy items stored at waist height Distance load is from body Weight of object - if possible break up into smaller portions Number of times lifting - injury more likely to occur when fatigued Distance weight to be carried - endure path free from obstacles Speed of lift

Fitness Instructor needs to know health of individual so they can plan programme that’s suitable to their age, health status & current activity level. They don’t want to plan programme that would endanger client Help Fitness Instructor identify small number of adults for whom physical activity may be inappropriate or those who should have medical advice concerning type of activity most suitable for them. Fitness Instructor then advise them to see doctor before starting programme

Refers to spending time available for ease & relaxation by participating in activities that involve exertion of physical or mental energy Low impact physical activities include walking & yoga, high impact activities include kick-boxing and soccer