District Protection F.A.Q.

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Here are some tips, advice and helpful hints.

F.A.Q.

Q.      What constitutes a Rotary Event?

A.      When one or more Rotarians, with identifying regalia, meets in a place where they public have a thoroughfare with the aim to promote or conduct something involving Rotary.

Q.      What is the first thing I do?

A.      Fill in an Event Planner, this will start the basis of Risk Assessment, all the sections are easy to follow. Think about the obvious and write it down.

Q.      Why do we have to complete an Event Planner?

A.      Simply put, you do not have to do this, but it forms the basis of your Risk Assessments which you have to complete before the event to comply with the T&C's of our insurance.

Q.      What is a Risk Assessment?

A.      It identifies any risks or hazard and the preventative methods used to minimise that risk.

Q.      Why do we have to produce Risk Assessments?

A.      To comply with the Health & Safety Act 1974 and Rotary Insurance Policy. This also helps create a safer working environment for all.

Q.      What if we have not completed an Event Planner or any Risk Assessments?

A.      This is not a realistic option as it affects the Rotary Insurance cover provided for Rotarians and the public involved at an event.

Q.      Can Father Christmas sit on a trailer being towed by vehicle on street collection?     

A.      The simple answer is it is not advised. You would need a secure seat, safety belt or harness and it would have to be passed by the Department of Transport as 'safe'. The trailer has to have two axles set at a certain distance apart.    

Q.      Do we have to display the registration number of the vehicle conducting the towing?

A.      Yes, to comply with the Road Traffic Act.

Q.      What is the policy on taking photographs of children.

A.      The best thing is read the policy on the Rotary GB&I site, if not contact me.

Q.      Why should we have a Club Protection Officer?

A.      It is a positive statement to everyone that your Club has the welfare and wellbeing of its members and others placed highly on the agenda of life.

 Q.     Who do we ask for advice?

A.      Contact your District Protection Officer, if he or she does not have the answer then it is their task to seek correct information or refer your Club to the appropriate authority.