Forth & Tay Disabled Ramblers - Hooked on Freedom

Safety Guidelines

Members

"Members checking all is Ok by Derwentwater"

Volunteers and members have a duty of care to each other, which includes helping to maintain a safe environment and treating all others in a way which cannot harm them
Members are asked:
- to be suitably dressed for the weather for their own comfort and well-being
- to carry a whistle at all times. A personal alarm and/or mobile phone is also recommended.
- to carry the Ramble Leader’s and First Aider’s mobile phone numbers
- to seek the advice or assistance of a volunteer before attempting to negotiate difficult terrain or in changing weather conditions
- to report any accidents, incidents or potential dangers to the Ramble Leader
- to inform the Ramble Leader if they intend leaving the group or venue. This is important as insurance cover will be affected
- to use only scooters on which they have had official instruction
- to use the pavement where available, sticking to the speed limit of 4mph.
- on roads and in traffic, members are asked to drive on the left, keeping well left and in a single file
- to turn the speed to the lowest and to turn the scooter off before (dis)mounting
- to drive slowly and carefully in powerful scooters or wheelchairs, especially in crowded or confined conditions and where more cautious members are travelling slowly
- to notify the Secretary of any relevant changes in the medical information they have provided
- to inform a volunteer of any defects in borrowed equipment
Members are advised that:
1. the driver makes all decisions regarding safety matters when travelling on hired transport
2. the Ramble Leader has the final decision on any safety matters during a ramble
3. they should have adequate scooter/ wheelchair insurance to cover their own equipment

Ramblers stopping to admire the view and take photographs
"Stopping to admire the view and take photographs"

A group of ramblers at the end of the day making their weary way back to base
"Homeward Bound"

The Association operates a 'No Smoking' policy. Smoking is not permitted in any Association buildings, in residences hired by the Association or in vehicles hired or borrowed by the Association

FULL DETAILS OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE SECRETARY

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