COVID -19 RISK ASSESSMENT

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 Covid-19 - a guide for Host Following government guidelines we will advice all guests 24 hours prior to the retreat not to attendif they are/ or think they might be in breach of these (re: return travel, flu like systems etc.). Putting in place social distancing measures – all mats at 2 meters apart,   (max numbers dependent on size of hall)    All retreat venues adhere to their COVID-19 protocol. We will ask students to bring their own mat/blanket/cushion to classes and avoid sharing. Cleaning and sanitizing all equipment before and after use (scissors, glue, etc) Ensuring hand washing / hand sanitizing upon entering the hall at the start of the retreat Instruct Washing hands on a regular basis during the retreat day Avoiding hands on adjustments and favoring verbal communications instead Ensure room well ventilated before, after and during class  Surfaces cleaned and disinfected    Responsibility of the studio owner to clean and disinfect the venue  No shoes permitted in the venue we will ask guests to bring slippers  Ensure teacher is as far away as possible from students    

 Sanitizer widely available, hand washing facilities. Staff trained to wash and sanitize hands before and after every operation. 

 Ensure availability of sanitizer and hand wash soap.
 

 All surfaces, handles and equipment to be sanitized by venue.   

 Ensure availability of disposable cloths and surface sanitizers 

 Guest congregating  at entrance 

 A Sign displayed Asking Guests to maintain 2m apart and to wear masks until entry of the venue.   

 Guests will be notified via email to enter the entrance one by one and wait in line maintaining 2m apart 

Email  will explain W/C use need to made one by one and  2 meters are maintained whilst waiting 

 Guests will be asked to use the facilities one by one 

 Food will be  prepared and served by host wearing mask who will plate up individual plates and leave on table 2m away.   Name place cards will be positioned on table for exclusive seat for each guest.   

 Large table will be set up with one seat empty on either side of  each guest and the same station will be used for the art.   

 Guest will remain at their designated station.  

 Guest will be supplied with sanitized Scissors and glue and 3 magazines for exclusive use.   

 Ensure teacher is as far away as possible from students 

 No Hands on  Adjustments, instead use verbal  instructions 

 Mindfulness Toolbox to be verbal and demonstrated GDPR & Info will be sent via email instead 

 No items to be passed around No documents to be given No Jewellery gift. 

  TRACK & TRACE we will have home address, telephone number and email address of all guests attending for an effective track and trace operation if necessary

.·INFORM GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN (Risk Assessment), via WEBSITE. ·

INFORM HOSTS OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN VIA: 1. WEBSITE or EMAIL of this document 2.

 Making the “Staying Safe” Poster below available at all Retreats

 3. Provide Host with risk assessment and Manual 

4. Host to be available at all times to clarify questions or doubts, and to update information as per Government´s communications ·

ACCESS CONTROL: All doors and access doors to remain open where possible (except fire doors). Customer access to toilets will be sanitized prior to retreat start. ·

SOCIAL DISTANCING- Yoga Mats will be kept at a (2 mts distance) 

5. USE OF MASKS- To be worn by the host and guests when necessary 

DECLARATION I certify that all controls are in place, which reduce risk to as low as is reasonably practicable, all Hosts have been informed and safe systems of work have been applied. Prepared by: Clover Norton Date: 27-7-2020 Approved by: Date: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS DOCUMENT: · This document was prepared in MAY 2020, with information provided by HM Government, including Working Safely guidance. The retreats fall into the “ Day retreats and food service setting where food is delivered” category. · The WHO documents were consulted for additional information on “Covid-19 and NCD” and · Risk Rating Matrix: LIKELIHOOD IMPACT RISK RATING Result (L x I) Action 1 Very unlikely Insignificant – no injury 20-25 STOP – Stop activity and take immediate action 2 Unlikely Minor – Minor injuries requiring first aid 15-16 URGENT ACTION – Take immediate action and stop activity if necessary, maintain existing controls rigorously 3 Fairly likely Moderate – Up to three days absence 8-12 ACTION – Improve within specified timescales 4 Likely Major – More than seven days absence 3-6 MONITOR – Look to improve at the next review or if there is a significant change 

5 Very likely Catastrophic – Death 1-2 NO ACTION – No further action but ensure controls are maintained and reviewed