Iona Macleod
- Establish the standards for safe rowing at Tees Rowing Club
- Ensure club safety standards align with those of the national governing body, British Rowing, and other key stakeholders, such as Canal & Rivers Trust
- Encourage members to act in a safe manner report any incidents in a timely manner
- Ensure that the safety performance at Tees RC is regularly reviewed
- Ensure that any learning points from events at Tees RC or elsewhere are used at the club as appropriate
- Organise and undertake regular audits of club facilities and equipment and ensure that these audits are kept in club records
- Ensure any actions arising during these audits are communicated with relevant people and completed in a timely manner
- Ensure the Tees RC Safety Code and other safety documentation are regularly reviewed
- Communicate any new information to club members via website, email and safety notice board
- Ensure appropriate safety training is provided including organising regular swim tests and capsize drills
- Liaise with the equipment manager to ensure that the safety features of boats are inspected at appropriate intervals
- Ensure that safety equipment is inspected and serviced at appropriate intervals including buoyancy aids, throw lines and first aid kits
- Liaise with British Rowing and Northern Rowing Council on safety matters
- Ensure that the British Rowing Incident Reporting system is used and incidents are reported accordingly
- Report on safety matters to the committee and advise them on appropriate courses of action as necessary
- Keep club members advised of allocated time slots on the Barrage Reach
- Produce relevant risk assessments for Tees RC inclusive of competitions hosted by the club
- Ensure club members understand the importance of safety
- Ideally has rowed, coached or been an active supporter and thus has experience of the safety issues faced in rowing
- An understanding of the importance of safety
- Effective communication skills
