Health & Safety Policy

Unique Dance Studios recognises the duties we have under the Health and Safety Acts and Regulations to ensure the safety and health & well-being of all dancers, teachers, volunteers and assistants whilst they are involved with the dance school during class or at events.

Our recognised responsibilities are as follows:

• Provide a safe and healthy environment for dancers and teachers to rehearse and compete within. This environment will have all risks identified and appropriately controlled to minimise or eliminate the possibility of harm and accidents
• Ensure all dancers are appropriately dressed prior to commencing a class with all jewellery removed, any injuries or other health issues have been identified and the teacher has been notified
• Ensure all classes begin with a thorough warm up
• Ensure all emergency exits are clearly sign posted and are unobstructed at all times
• Ensure that appropriate procedures are in place in the event of an emergency such as a fire, accident or any other incident that may occur. These procedures will be trialled and assessed regularly to ensure they are adequate.
• Ensure that all staff members have the required training in teaching and First Aid
• Review all procedures regularly, ensuring that any additional measures are put into place when required

Making sure that the responsibilities acknowledged in the policy statement are met, together with the risk assessments and accident records will help towards ensuring that the school is meeting all legal requirements.