In An Introduction to Community Dance by Diane Amans, risk assessments are described as “The systematic examination of all aspects of practice to identify any hazards which have the potential to cause harm” (Amans, 2008). The risk assessment is an element of the duty of care; it requires the practitioner to think ahead, identifying anything which may cause harm. It can also be documented and retained for records.
Environment:
- The floor will be checked for any hazards that my cause injury (i.e trailing wires, sharp objects, spilt liquids)
- All belongings will be kept to one side of the room away from the activity
- The temperature of the room will be regulated where possible
Activities:
- A warm up will be conducted to increase the blood flow, to avoid injury
- Students will be allowed to adapt motifs to fit own ability
- Activities will be monitored at all times to ensure safe practice
People:
- Students will be asked prior to the class starting of any injuries the practitioner should be aware of
- Students will be asked prior to class to arrive in layers to regulate their own body temperature
- Students will be asked to remove socks to avoid slipping
- Students will be asked to remove any jewellery that may get caught
- Students will be asked to listen to the practitioner at all times with opportunities to ask questions and comments
Resources/Equipment:
- Sound system will be PAT tested
- Sound system will be set up at the edge of the room with no trailing wires
- Sound won’t be too loud so students can be heard over it if they have a problem
Bibliography:
Amans, Diane (2008) An Introduction to Community Dance Practice, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan. P 163 – 181