BISMA Learner Health & Safety Policy
Introduction
British International Sports Medicine Academy (BISMA) is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for all learners.
This policy explains learners’ health and safety responsibilities and the key rules that must be followed while attending BISMA courses, including classroom-based learning, practical sessions, gym-based activities, and distance or online learning.
This policy forms part of the terms under which learners enrol with BISMA.
BISMA complies with applicable health and safety legislation and takes reasonable steps to ensure a safe learning environment for learners, staff, and visitors.
Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to all BISMA learners, including those studying through face-to-face, blended, or distance/online delivery models.
It applies to all BISMA learning environments, including classrooms, gym facilities, assessment venues, and remote learning environments where practical activity may take place.
Learner Responsibilities
Learners are required to:
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Take reasonable care of their own health and safety
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Act in a way that does not put others at risk
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Follow all health and safety instructions given by BISMA staff
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Use equipment safely and only as instructed
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Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for practical activities
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Report hazards, accidents, or injuries immediately
Failure to follow health and safety instructions may result in disciplinary action.
Safe Behaviour in Practical and Gym Environments
When using gym or practical facilities, learners must:
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Follow tutor instructions at all times
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Use equipment only for its intended purpose
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Avoid unauthorised, dangerous, or acrobatic movements
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Not interfere with others’ use of equipment
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Stop immediately if instructed to do so by staff
Unsafe behaviour may result in immediate removal from the activity.
Distance and Online Learners
Learners studying via distance or online delivery are responsible for ensuring that their learning environment is safe and suitable for study and, where applicable, practical activity.
Distance and online learners must:
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Follow all guidance provided by BISMA for remote learning and assessment
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Ensure any practical activity is carried out in a safe and appropriate environment
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Use equipment only where competent and authorised to do so
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Comply with health and safety guidance provided as part of remote assessments
BISMA cannot control and is not responsible for the safety of environments that are not under its direct control. Where practical assessments are conducted remotely, learners must confirm that their chosen environment is safe and suitable.
Accidents, Injuries, and Illness
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Any accident, injury, or near miss occurring during BISMA on-site activity must be reported to a BISMA staff member immediately
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Distance learners must report any significant injury or incident that affects their ability to participate safely
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Learners must not continue practical activity if injured or unwell
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Accident details will be recorded in line with health and safety requirements
Records will be retained in line with BISMA’s health and safety and data-protection requirements.
Emergency Procedures
In the event of an on-site emergency, learners must:
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Follow staff instructions immediately
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Familiarise themselves with fire exits and evacuation routes
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Evacuate the building calmly when instructed
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Not re-enter the premises until authorised
Emergency procedures will be explained during induction for on-site learners.
Equipment and Facilities
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Equipment must be used only when authorised and supervised
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Faulty or damaged equipment must be reported immediately
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Learners must not attempt to repair or adjust equipment
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Personal belongings must be stored safely and not create hazards
Health Conditions and Fitness to Participate
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Learners must inform BISMA of any health condition that may affect safe participation
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Learners are responsible for ensuring they are fit to take part in practical activities, including those undertaken as part of distance or blended learning
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BISMA may restrict participation where there is a health or safety concern
Relevant information will be handled in line with data-protection requirements.
Safeguarding and Serious Concerns
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Any concern relating to safety, wellbeing, or safeguarding should be reported to a BISMA staff member
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Safeguarding concerns are managed under the BISMA Safeguarding Policy
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Immediate action may be taken to protect learners, staff, or visitors
Breaches of Health & Safety Rules
Serious or repeated breaches of this policy may result in:
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Removal from activities
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Temporary suspension
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Permanent exclusion from BISMA
Health and safety decisions, including removal from activities or suspension, are management decisions taken in the interests of safety.
Disciplinary action will be managed under the BISMA Learner Sanctions & Disciplinary Policy.
Monitoring and Review
Health and safety arrangements are monitored regularly.
This policy is reviewed annually or sooner if required.
