Dance Classes

Class Risk Assessment

Hazard/Risk Identified Who is at risk? How can the hazard cause harm? Risk Control Measures/Action Plan
Shared transport to and All class members Close contact inside vehicle increases HIGH All class members to provide their own transport unless they
from classes risk of passing on infection live at the same location or are in same social bubble.
Close contact in hall/ All class members Close contact, increasing risk of HIGH Chairs will be set out 2m apart on edge of hall. All class
changing area while infection and potentially leaving members to get changed by their allotted chair and keep their
getting changed infection on chairs in hall. possessions on their chair. Chairs to be wiped down between
classes.
Unattended bags in hall All class members In the past class members have left LOW All members will be required to leave their bags and coats on
and drinks their bags/drinks on floor or on chairs their allotted chair/space.
while attending classes. Possible
transmission when moving other bags
to get to yours.
Close contact during All class members Close contact, particularly on stairs, MEDIUM Arrivals tend to be staggered amongst members and we will
access to the hall. can increase risk of COVID-19 infection. encourage this. Class attendees to check no one is coming
down stairs before they go up. They should remain separated
from other arrivals.
Close contact at the end All class members Close contact at class change over, MEDIUM 2m distance to be maintained at all times. Will encourage class
of class particularly when changing and on members to change by their allotted chairs and maintain
stairs, can increase risk of COVID-19 distance from the class after them. Class members tend to
infection. stagger their leaving but they should check no one is coming up
the stairs before leaving. They should remain separated from
other people leaving.
Contact between classes All class members Close contact between classes at HIGH There will be a 15 minute interval between classes to minimise
change over time can increase risk of cross over of groups. This should allow the previous class to
COVID-19 infection. leave before the next class arrives.
Spread of infection All class members Contact with other dancers or HIGH No class member to attend who has a cough or a cold. No
during class sneeze/cough can spread infection. dance activities will be undertaken which requires close
contact for example, working in pairs, holding hands etc.
Dancers with allergies will be required to take anti-allergy
medicine. If a dancer does need to touch their face (e.g. blow
nose) then will provide antiseptic wipes or spary for hands
Spread of infection All class Sometimes during practice or mark MEDIUM Class members will be reminded to remain 2m apart during
during class members through stages of the class, class class if chatting or helping each other (unless they are already
members chat or teach each other, in a social bubble).
increasing the risk of COVID-19
transmission
Spread of infecting Teachers Sometimes during practice or mark HIGH Teachers to maintain 2m distance from class members at all
during teaching through stages of the class, teachers times, including when working individually with dancers.
work closely with individual class
members, increasing the risk of COVID-
19 transmission
First-Aider COVID Nominated class Close contact with an injured dancer MEDIUM Disposable gloves, mask and apron available to designated first
transmission first-aider can significantly increase COVID aider(s) for the class. First aider only to approach if it is
transmission. necessary. Only the first-aider(s) will be allowed to approach
the injured dancer. All class members will be notified of the
procedure when a dancer is injured.
Use of Toilets in hall All class COVID-19 transmission through the use MEDIUM Encourage members not to use toilet unless absolutely
members of shared toilet facilities. necessary. Provide cleaning materials and instruct members
to clean after they have used the facilities. teachers to clean
toilets before the session and a final clean afterwards.
Use of kitchen in hall All class members COVID-19 transmission through the use LOW Most class members bring their own drinks and do not use the
of kitchen facilities kitchen. If someone needs water, the door handles, taps and
surfaces will be wiped down afterwards.
Social gathering after All class It has been common for there to be a HIGH No social gatherings permitted after classes in the hall. All
classes members gathering for a brief chat after a class, members will be encouraged to chat outside or go straight
doing so will increase chances of home.
COVID transmission.
Infection spread from All class members Possible spread and transmission of HIGH Weather permitting, hall door will remain open so there is no
door handles on entering COVID-19 from opening/closing doors. need to touch the handle. If this is not possible, hand spray will
and leaving hall, and be available by the door. Door handle will be wiped down
window latches. between classes. Window only to be opened by teachers and
wiped down after class.
Lack of awareness of All class Unintentional spread of disease MEDIUM All current class members will be given a set of guidelines to
new procedures by new members because of not following procedures follow before coming to classes and we will ask all members to
and existing class set out by teachers and Church staff. confirm that they have read and understood these guidelines.
members New class members will also be informed.
Classes getting getting All class Too many dancers arriving at classes MEDIUM Classes are rarely over-subscribed and the hall is big enough to
too busy with too many members and making it difficult to keep to safety cope with the current cohort. New starters rarely turn up
members turning up for teachers measures. unannounced. teachers will maintain a register, with contact
the space in the hall. details, of those planning to return to class. This will be
monitored each week to assess the number of space places. In
the unlikely event of a class being oversubscribed, will use an
online booking system.
Class members paying in All class members Possible spread and transmission of HIGH Class members will be asked to pay half termly in advance to
cash on the evening COVID-19 from handling bank notes avoid the use of cash. Online payments on the night are
and coins. difficult due to poor signal.
Class member attends a All class Due to the latent period of up to a MEDIUM All measures stated above should prevent spread of
session and Members week of COVID-19 it is possible for transmission to other members who attended the same
subsequently develops several members to come into close classes. However we will ask any class member who exhibits
COVID-19 contact with an infectious class symptoms to contact us so we can inform other attendees of
member. the situation and risk of infection.