COVID-19 Update Statement: April 2022 – 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.
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 will need to bring their own equipment to class as this cannot be loaned: yoga mat, blanket, cushion/block, water bottle, warm clothing etc.
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 | * Spaces reduced – less than full capacity. * Disinfect handles and touch points before and after class * floor cleaned between each class * Window/door opened for ventilation | Sept 2021 |
| Equipment | yoga mats blankets/blocks/straps/cushions Bags and clothing Water | Yoga students Teacher | * 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 and teacher to arrive ‘class ready’ and avoid use of changing rooms * Students encouraged to keep equipment with them rather than leaving bags etc at sides of the hall * Teacher to stay at least 2m away from class, and not move around during class unless wearing face mask. * Teacher to use headset mic and amplifier when teaching * Teacher to avoid any yoga practices where students may touch their face | Sept 2021 |
| People | arriving to class Departing from class During class Need for toilet break | Yoga students | * remind students to keep social distancing when arriving and departing class and during class, and to use hand gel provided * Notify where toilets are | Sept 2021 |
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 8 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. * Optional wearing of face masks, as per government guidance * 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 and teacher to arrive ‘class ready’ and avoid use of toilet as changing room * 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 not move around during class and no hands-on adjustments or partner yoga work * 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 and take a Covid test. * Teacher to remind participants of option for QR code for test and trace app if they want to use it * Teacher to avoid any yoga practices where students may touch their face * remind students to use hand gel provided or wash hands before and after class * Notify students about optional mask-wearing when moving around the building or if in crowded/close contact with others * 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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