Exhale Studio Health & Safety

 Guidelines 

1. All classes in EXHALE are 50mins duration. This is not negotiable as it allows for  the next point below. 
2. We have allowed 10 minutes transition time between classes. This is to allow  outgoing members sufficient time to wipe all equipment used once their class is  complete and incoming members sufficient time to pre-wipe again before starting  your class. 
3. We require all instructors to perform a surface wipe of all equipment used through  the class, between outgoing members and incoming members (ie in the transition  time between classes). All necessary cleaning and safety equipment will be  provided to you in the studio. 
4. This means that our policy is that we require each piece of equipment used in  class to be cleaned at least 3 times between each session (but just once by you). 
5. We have placed markers on the floor where members’ mats may be placed so that  the 1.5m social distancing rule is easy to manage for you during class. Please also  always be mindful of your social distancing requirements with regards to members  throughout the class. 
6. Shared equipment (bolsters/blocks) must have a towel cover and cleaned.  

The following protocol should be adhered to when FIT Lane Cove staff are on  site:- 

The nominated person responsible for managing the evacuation of the Club in  case of fire is the concierge staff that are on shift.  

MEMBER EVACUATION PROCEDURES – Staffed 

• Staff will notify instructors and members when to evacuate. If you are  teaching at the time of the alarm being activated, remain teaching until  the concierge staff notify you to evacuate the Studio.  
• All staff and patrons using the facility will evacuate the premises via the  shortest route to an emergency exit. 
• Once out of the building assemble at the designated Assembly Area 1 - pedestrian mall (Village Green) at the front of Market Square. See picture  below for meeting point. Please do not assemble outside of FIT entrance  door on ground level, direct members to Assembly Area 1 or 2. 
• The all clear will be given once the authorities have cleared the building  and the concierge staff advises you that you may return to the facility. 

The following protocol should be adhered to in the absence of concierge staff  (i.e. when the club is unstaffed):

MEMBER EVACUATION PROCEDURES - Unstaffed 

• If you are teaching at the time of the alarm sounding, stop teaching  immediately and see if you can visibly detect the fire in the premises. If fire  is present, call the emergency services on 000. 
• All patrons using the facility will evacuate the premises via the shortest  route to an emergency exit or via the entry doors. 
• Once out of the building assemble at the designated Assembly Area 1 - pedestrian mall (Village Green) at the front of Market Square. See picture  below for meeting point. Please do not assemble outside of FIT entrance  door on ground level, direct members to Assembly Area 1 or 2. 
• The all clear will be given once the authorities have cleared the building and you may return to the facilities.

Incident Reports 

Record-keeping 

A record of any first aid treatment given to a member or yourself should be  recorded on the incident report form and reported to the concierge team to  assist reviewing first aid arrangements and to check on the welfare of the  member. First aid treatment records are subject to requirements under Health  Records legislation.  

In any instance where an injury or first aid assistance is required the following  must take place: 

• Report the incident immediately to the concierge staff. If neither are  present then the most senior employee must be informed. 
• Assess the incident and or injury, call on medical assistance if necessary  and apply First Aid where possible. Remember that you must always look  at the dangers around the incident and ensure no further people can be  harmed before proceeding with First Aid. Always get consent before  providing First Aid. 
• Complete an incident report form. These are kept on the wall at the first  response board. 
• Return completed form to the concierge staff.

Incident Report Form 

WHS FORM: INCIDENT & INJURY REPORT

First Response Station – First Aid Kit & Defibrillators 

You have a duty to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and must not  adversely affect the health and safety of other persons. You must comply with any  reasonable instruction and cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure relating  to health and safety at the workplace, such as procedures for first aid and for reporting  injuries and illnesses.  

Location  

The first aid kit is located on the first response board on level 1 just outside the Kids  Club. It is accessible to all staff and members.  

First Aid Kit Contents  

The first aid kit provides basic equipment for administering first aid for injuries including: 

• cuts, scratches, punctures, grazes and splinters 
• muscular sprains and strains 
• minor burns 
• amputations and/or major bleeding wounds 
• broken bones 
• eye injuries 
• shock. 

Restocking and maintaining the kit  

The first aid kit is replenished every quarter. They ensure that items are in good working  order, have not deteriorated and are within their expiry dates and that sterile products  are sealed and have not been tampered with. 

Other first aid equipment - Automatic defibrillators 

In addition to first aid kit the club has two automatic defibrillators, one on level 2 in Studio  One and one on level 1 on the first response board. Automatic defibrillators are designed  to be used by trained or untrained persons.  

First Aiders at FIT Lane Cove 

All staff at FIT Lane Cove are First Aid Certified and they are competent in providing first  aid.  

FIT Lane Cove may require you to provide evidence that you hold an up-to-date Certification of Completion for first aid at any time during your services with FIT Lane  Cove. 

You must notify FIT Lane Cove in the event that you no longer hold an up-to-date Certification.