COVID-19 Update Statement: December 2024 – applies to ALL in-person classes
In line with current Government guidance, face coverings are optional in crowded or enclosed areas.
The windows/door will be opened for fresh air during warm weather if ventilation not adequate.
A 1.5 metre distance between teacher and participants will be maintained for safety.
Hand sanitiser and mat cleaning spray will be provided for use before and after the class.
DO NOT attend class if you have symptoms (fever, new continuous cough, loss of sense of taste/smell) or test positive for COVID-19, or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive.
Participants with a continuous cough will be asked to leave the class.
Participants are requested to bring their own equipment to class: yoga mat, blanket, cushion/block, water bottle, warm clothing etc. If borrowing equipment, this must be sanitised after each use.
The following Risk Assessments have been carried out:
Kath’s Dru Yoga. Covid-19 risk assessment for in-person yoga classes. Venue: Belper Leisure Centre
| Hazard | Who is at risk? | Precautions – how to reduce risk of infection | In Place – date | |
| Environment | all surfaces | yoga students Teacher Other users of the venue – staff and public | * Disinfect handles and touch points before and after class * floor cleaned between each class * Window/door opened for ventilation | Dec 2024 |
| Equipment | yoga mats blankets/blocks/straps/cushions Bags and clothing Water | Yoga students Teacher | * Students and teacher to bring own mat and equipment and /or disinfect/wash between classes * Students to bring own water in bottles and not to share * Sanitiser spray and disposable tissue provided for cleaning of equipment * Students encouraged to keep equipment with them rather than leaving bags etc at sides of the hall * Teacher to use headset mic and amplifier when teaching | Dec 2024 |
| People | arriving to class Departing from class During class Need for toilet break | Yoga students | * remind students to use hand gel provided * Notify where toilets are | Dec 2024 |
Venue: Strutts community Centre, Derby Road, Belper DE56 1UU
| Hazard | Who is at risk? | Precautions – how to reduce risk of infection | Person | |
| Environment | * all surfaces * Payment type (if cash) | * yoga students * Teacher * Other users of the venue – staff and public | * Maximum class size limited to 12 plus teacher. * Disinfect handles and touch points before and after class * Leave window open during teaching for ventilation. * Alcohol gel and mat sanitiser spray provided and participants encouraged to use these. * Participants encouraged to remove outdoor shoes before class. * Teacher to clean chairs, and touch points after the class * Option for Students to pay in advance online when booking via Eventbrite | Teacher , Participants and venue staff |
| Equipment | * yoga mats * blankets/blocks/ straps/cushions * Bags and clothing * Water * iPad, amplifiers and microphone, lesson plan stand * Window latches | * Yoga students * Teacher * Other users of the venue – staff and public | * Students and teacher to bring own mat and equipment and disinfect/wash between classes * Students to bring own water in bottles and not to share * Sanitiser spray and disposable tissue provided for cleaning of equipment * Students encouraged to keep equipment with them rather than leaving bags etc at sides of the room so not walking around a lot * Teacher to use headset mic and amplifier when teaching to avoid raising voice if needed | Teacher and class Participants |
| People | * arriving to class * Departing from class * During class * Need for toilet break | * Yoga students * Teacher * Venue staff | * Anyone who feels unwell or has Covid symptoms will be refused entry to the class and will be advised to stay home/go home. * remind students to use hand gel provided or wash hands before and after class * Notify where toilets are and remind participants to sanitise hands before and after using facilities * Remind participants to sanitise hands regularly, before and after touching surfaces and to clean mats and equipment after use. | Teacher and class participants |
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