Aim: To identify sensible measures to control the risks at the studio
We ask all customers and colleagues to contact a Principal for support with additional needs
| Hazard | Guidance/Things to consider | Action agreed |
| Surface transfer of virus | • Provide and encourage regular handwashing and the use of hand sanitiser • Signage to ensure awareness of need to avoid contact • Maintain regular and thorough cleaning | • Sanitising stations have been installed throughout the studios • Signage has been placed throughout the studios to promote distancing • Class times are reduced to allow extra cleaning time • General cleaning has been increased |
| Overcrowding | • Follow government social distancing guidelines • Identify the number of people that can reasonably follow the guidelines • Identify ‘pinch points’ i.e. corridors, toilets, entrance/exits | • 2m floor markers are in place in the studios • Safely assessed that 23 people can fit in each of the large studios • Limited numbers for smaller rooms • One way system in place for entry/exits and corridors |
| Contact and crowding when moving through the studios | • Use signage to control the flow of people • Manage queues | • One way signage in place • Internal and external floor markers are in place |
| Contact and crowding whilst using the studios | • Suspend or modify activity where social distancing cannot be maintained • Floor spacing per individual should be provided • Spectators should be avoided where possible | • Partnered dancing permitted with cohabiting couples • Floor markers are in place throughout the studios • Drop off only • Adjustments can be made for those with additional needs |
| Droplet Transmission | • Ventilation should be increased where possible • Music should be at a level where there is no need to raise voices | • Doors and windows will be open where possible and extractor fans are in place • Music will be controlled to a reasonable level by staff |