Small golf clubs still have legal duties to manage health and safety, even if they only employ a limited number of staff or operate on a smaller scale. The level of documentation should be proportionate to the risks on site, but there are core documents that are generally expected.
At a minimum, most small golf clubs should have:
- A written Health and Safety Policy (required if 5+ employees)
- General Risk Assessments covering course, clubhouse and operational areas
- Fire Risk Assessment for the clubhouse and any buildings
- COSHH Assessments for chemicals used in cleaning, maintenance or greenkeeping
- Accident book and incident reporting procedures (including RIDDOR awareness where applicable)
- Staff training records and induction information
- Emergency procedures for fire, medical incidents and evacuations
Depending on the facilities and activities, additional documents may also be needed such as Manual Handling Assessments, machinery inspection records, golf buggy safety checks, contractor management procedures and records for kitchens, bars or events.
Keeping these documents up to date helps small golf clubs demonstrate compliance, manage risks effectively and maintain a safer environment for staff, members and visitors.
View our collection of ‘Golf Health and Safety Documents’ here