CLUB HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

                                                                       THE PROBUS CLUB OF MILTON

                                                                   Health Safety & Wellness Policy

                                                                           Dated March 30th 2024 

OBJECTIVES:

· Have our members and guests feel safe and secure in attending Milton Probus events.

· To create for members and guests at Milton Probus meetings & events, an environment, that minimizes risks from transmission of communicable illnesses & emergency situations 

· To have procedures in place to be followed in the case of a health or safety emergency.

PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY MEMBERSHIP 

HEALTH & WELLNESS:

DO NOT attend any Probus Meetings or Events: 

1. if you are ill or feel ill or have a fever 

2. if you have been in contact with someone ill with a communicable illness

3. if less than 3 days after returning from travel 

4. if less than 3 days after exposure to ANY communicable disease 

While proof of Covid vaccination is no longer required, members are encouraged to keep up-to-date on vaccinations.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY PROCCESS:

In the event of a Medical Emergency at a General Meeting  the person to first realize the need for help must: Raise the alarm by notifying the person presiding at the meeting. 

The presider will direct someone to:

· Call 911 immediately 

· Notify Town of Milton Staff at the Customer Service desk (outside the meeting room door) and they will notify Operations & call 911 if not yet underway.

· Bring an Emergency Defibrillator to the scene if requested to do so by Town staff

· Meet Emergency personnel at building entrance to guide them to the location of the emergency. 

· Accompany member to Hospital Emergency Department or to their home if required

· Contact the Emergency Person as provided to Membership Director.
 

Emergency Defibrillator:  

The closest defibrillator is located across the hall from the  meeting room, just around the corner from the men’s washrooms. 

NOTE that

· All Town of Milton Operations/Maintenance staff are trained with the Defibrillators.

· An alarm will sound to alert Town staff if a defibrillator is removed from the wall. 

FIRE EMERGENCY PROCESS:

In the event of a fire during the General Meeting the person to first realize a fire should: Raise the alarm by notifying the person presiding at the meeting. 

The presider is to direct those at the meeting for someone to:

· Notify Town of Milton Staff at the Customer Service desk – who will notify staff situated throughout the building to provide direction. 

· Use a fire extinguisher only if safe to do so and you have been trained.

· If directed by Town of Milton staff exit out the meeting room back doors (South side of room). Cross the parking lot and await further direction from Town staff. 

· Leave coats and other belongings (not with you) behind.