This is a bit of a specialist question, but are there any specific legislation dealing with the duties and responsibilities of members and officers of clubs?
I know that clubs serving alcohol need to be registered, and there are specific requirements, but that won't be an issue with this club.
I have become involved with a club where the activities would be considered to be high risk, and there are real risks of injury. Waivers have been signed, and we are working on equipment and training standards. We are also currently looking into public liability insurance and have quotes.
At the moment I'm most interested in 2 questions;
I know that clubs serving alcohol need to be registered, and there are specific requirements, but that won't be an issue with this club.
I have become involved with a club where the activities would be considered to be high risk, and there are real risks of injury. Waivers have been signed, and we are working on equipment and training standards. We are also currently looking into public liability insurance and have quotes.
At the moment I'm most interested in 2 questions;
- Am I correct in my belief that it is outside the Health and Safety at Work Act, since it is a private association, and all participants are volunteers?
- The potential liabilities of members vis-a-vis each other, and the committee and certain designated officers such as the safety officer and training officer - is there any specific legislation, or will it just be the usual negligence principles?