PALLAVOLO SPORTS SAFETY PLAN

RISK ASSESSMENT – July 28, 2020

· Based on Contact Intensity and Number of Contact:

· Pre mitigation = high. Post mitigation = low.

• Pallavolo Sports has identified areas where people gather:
  • Shade
  • Picnic Tables
  • Control Tent
  • Bleachers
  • Team Benches
• Pallavolo Sports has identified situations and processes where individuals are close to one another or members of the public:
  • Control Tent
  • Playing Surface
  • Bleachers
  • Team Benches
• Pallavolo Sports has identified the equipment that may be shared by the individuals:
  • Volleyballs
  • Control Tent (results board, sunscreen)
• Pallavolo Sports has identified surfaces that people often touch:
  • Control Tent (check in table, results board)
  • Scoretable

· Washrooms – There will be no access to washrooms or changerooms

RISK MITIGATION: FACILITY

• All programs will be outside.

• Minimize the number of participants on a court (2 vs 2 format).

• Reduce the number of commonly touched surfaces.

• Participants will be required to bring their own sunscreen.

• Staff will be responsible for recording all results.

RISK MITIGATION: PARTICIPANTS

• Groups will remain small (6 participants per court).
• Participants over the age of 65 will be further educated as they are at greater risk.
• Staff & participants will be required to complete the COVID 19 BC Assessment Tool prior to commencing activity.
• Staff & participants displaying symptoms of COVID 19 in the past 14 days will be unable to participate.
• Participants will be encouraged to “Get In, Train, Get Out”. Socializing will be discouraged.

RISK MITIGATION: CONTACT

• Staff & participants must adhere to physical distancing protocols.
• Spectators are discouraged and must adhere to physical distancing protocols.
• Dedicated volleyball and equipment for specific groups.
• Volleyballs & equipment will be cleaned and disinfected before, during (at scheduled times), and after use.
• Staff & participants are to avoid unnecessary contact (high fives, handshakes, hugs, etc.).
• Staff & participants are to refrain from sharing items (water bottles, towels, etc.).
• Participants are encouraged to use their feet to retrieve balls that have entered their court from another court.
• The use of electronic whistles is encouraged.
• Online registration & payment (e-transfer only).

RISK MITIGATION: HYGIENE

• Staff & participants must wash their hands before, during (at scheduled times), and after activity.
• Staff & participants must refrain from touching their face during activity.
• Staff & Participants must cover their mouth & nose with a tissue when they cough/sneeze. The tissue must be disposed of immediately

ELIMINATION

• Participation capacity has been reduced to 12 teams (4 courts)
  • 2 vs 2 format
  • Maximum 4 – 6 per court (21m² per participant)
• Occupancy Limits have been posted
  • A sign stating (Max 6 participants per court) will be attached the office (table/tent) at check in.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• All staff & participants must:
  • Complete the COVID 19 BC Assessment Tool each day prior to commencing activity.
  • Abide by proper hand washing and other hygiene protocol.
  • Refrain from touching their face during activity.
  • Use enhanced cleaning protocols to clean equipment before, during (at scheduled times), and after use.
  • Obey posted signage, directional signage, and maps.
• All entrances & exits will be clearly marked.
• All walkways will be "yield to oncoming traffic".
• All participants will have dedicated equipment.
• All participants must refrain from unnecessary contact (high fives, handshakes, hugs, etc.).
• All participants are to refrain from sharing items (water bottles, towels, etc.).
• All information will be communicated via email to all participants.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Masks are optional for staff & participants as physical distancing guidelines (or the use of barriers) will be met.
• Masks and gloves are required to be worn when physical distancing measure cannot be met.
  • Attending to an injury
  • Providing first aid
• Masks and gloves with be provided by Pallavolo Sports
  • Mask training will be provided electronically
  • BC Centre for Disease Control
    • http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/prevention-risks/masks
    • http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Professionals-Site/Documents/COVID19_MOH_BCCDC_Donning.pdf
    • http://www.bccdc.ca/HealtProfessionalsSite/Documents/COVID19_MOH_BCCDC_Doffing.pdf

HYGIENE PROTOCOL

• All staff & participants will be provided with the enhanced hygiene and cleaning protocols via email (prior to activities commencing).
• Hand sanitizing areas will be easily accessible.
• Enhanced hygiene protocols will be in effect (hourly).
  • Staff & participants are required to sanitize their hands before, during (at scheduled times), and after activity
• Enhanced cleaning protocols will be in effect (hourly).
  • Participants are required to clean equipment before, during (at scheduled times), and after use.
  • Staff is required to disinfect equipment between uses.
  • Staff is required to clean & disinfect the control tent and all frequently touched surfaces.
  • Staff will have dedicated equipment to reduce the need to share equipment.
• All unnecessary equipment has been removed.

POLICY (SICK, ILL, SYMPTOMATIC)

• All staff & participants must complete the COVID 19 BC Assessment Tool each day prior to commencing activity.
• All participants must sign a waiver prior to participating in an activity.
• All participants must sign the COVID 19 Declaration each day prior to participating in an activity.
  • The following participants will be prohibited from participating:
  • Anyone that has had symptoms of COVID 19 in the last 14 days (fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, etc.)
  • Anyone directed to self isolate by Public Health.
  • Anyone that has returned from international travel within the past 14 days.

· Staff & participants that start to feel ill while participating must:

· Notify the Control Tent (first aid).

· Wash hands, wear a mask, and immediately leave the facility (or isolate until they are able to leave).

· Call 811 for further guidance.

· For severe cases: call 911.

· Clean & disinfect any surfaces that the staff has contacted.

COMMUNICATION & TRAINING

• All participants will be provided with Pallavolo Sport’s Safety Plan via email, including staying home when sick.
• A hard copy of Pallavolo Sport’s safety plan will be available on site at the Control Tent.
• Clear signage will be posted at the Control Tent:
  • Physical Distancing
  • Hygiene Protocols (hand washing)
  • Cleaning Protocols (volleyballs & equipment)
  • Occupancy Limits
  • Directional Signage
  • COVID 19 Education & Infection Prevention
  • Screening Measures (prohibiting participation):
    • Symptoms
    • International Travel
    • Self Isolation Direction
• All staff will be trained on monitoring participants to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• All participants must notify the Program Manager if they have been subsequently diagnosed with COVID 19 within 14 days of participating in a volleyball activity.
• Participant details will be recorded and retained for contact tracing.

DEVELOPMENT

• Pallavolo Sports will continually monitor the success of the Safety Plan.
  • Pallavolo Sports will progress their Safety Plan in alignment with Volleyball Canada, Volleyball BC, and viaSport expansion.
• Pallavolo Sports will conduct weekly risk assessments to ensure that risk mitigation is accurate.
• All concerns can be directed to the Program Coordinator to forward to the Program Manager.
• The Program Manager will seek guidance from Interior Health or WorkSafe BC when necessary.

RESUMPTION OF OPERATIONS

· All staff (new & returning) will be required to complete online training.

· Staff

· Coaches

· Volunteers

· Additional training will be provided for any changes in roles or responsibilities.

· Additional training will be provided for any changes in programming.

· Unnecessary equipment has been cleaned & removed.

· Additional items that need to be cleaned & removed will be done so using enhanced cleaning protocols.