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Empowered Today Inc. Code of Conduct

Successful risk management is best achieved when all participants adopt a spirit of responsibility in regard to safety issues. Participants should be aware of and adhere to the following measures:

 

Prior to Training:

  • Be aware of the safety policies before undertaking training.

  • Notify the Facilitator(s) of any pre-existing medical condition or disability (physical, mental, emotional, medical, or health disability or conditions which could be aggravated or worsened by participation) prior to training. For serious conditions a medical clearance must be obtained.

  • After serious injury or illness, students should not return to begin training until the student has fully recovered. If there is any doubt, a medical clearance must be obtained.

  • Students must not participate if they have injuries or conditions such as serious cuts or abrasions, rashes, boils or any other contagious condition.

  • Minor abrasions and cuts must be adequately dressed and covered prior to training.

  • Remove jewellery, watches and other ornaments prior to training, which may cause injury.

  • Long hair should be secured.

  • Fingernails and toenails should be smooth and short.

  • Wear appropriate clothing.

  • Never train under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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During Training:

  • At all times obey the directions of the Facilitator(s) including the direction to cease training.

  • Please adopt the principles of Respect, Compassion, Confidentiality and Non-Judgement when training with others

  • Participants may opt to decline to participate in any activity they feel uncomfortable with, choose one of the available options or provide an option that works for them.

  • Participants should train at a level they feel comfortable with.

  • Take care to avoid collisions by being aware of the other participants.

  • Train only in the specific technique demonstrated by the Facilitator(s).

  • Report all accidents to the Facilitator(s) immediately. Exercise universal precautions in regard to blood-borne pathogens.

  • Notify the Facilitator(s) if any medical/emotional condition becomes apparent during training that may affect safety.

  • Participants should pace themselves according to their level of fitness and competency.

  • Participants should avoid dehydration and over-exertion.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Because our trainings are Trauma-Informed, the emotional and physical safety of all our participants is paramount. To ensure that we are able to provide a safe environment for everyone we, as facilitators, reserve the right to ask any participant to take time out from, or leave, the workshop if their actions are deemed to be detrimental to the safety of us, themselves or the other attendees.

Empowered Today Inc. Release & Indemnity Agreement

This agreement will affect your legal rights and liabilities. Please read carefully before signing.


Any Medical Conditions (physical/mental/emotional) that could affect your ability to participate in ESD+ facilitator training MUST have been declared on registration.

I am aware that Empowered Today Inc. teach physical Self Defence and that the practise of Self Defence involves an element of risk and unpredictability and therefore permanent and serious injury could possibly result from the participation in the Self Defence training as well as other elements of the ESD+ facilitator training.


I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards (mental / emotional / physical) and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting from such risks, dangers and hazards.


I hereby agree as follows:

TO ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS in connection with the practice of ESD+ facilitator training.


TO ADHERE TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT and to carefully follow the training instructions, rules for etiquette and safety at all times during my practise of ESD+ facilitator training.


TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I may have against Empowered Today Inc., their heirs, directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives.


TO RELEASE Empowered Today Inc. from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury (mental / emotional / physical) or expense that I, or my next of kin, may suffer or incur as a result of my actions due to any cause whatsoever.


I ACCEPT THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL WELFARE and that I am not required to perform any techniques or practise in any situation, which I consider to be unsafe for my mental / emotional / physical wellbeing, in such case I agree to notify the instructor(s) immediately of my concerns.


I DECLARE THAT I have not been advised by a physician or mental health practitioner not to participate in an event of this nature


I further represent that I am able to participate in and undertake physical exercise and I am not aware of having any physical, mental, emotional, medical, or health disability or conditions which could be aggravated or worsened by participation in ESD+ facilitator training.


I understand that it is my responsibility to inform instructors of any permanent or temporary injuries or illness (including mental / emotional) that might affect my ability to participate in the training.


I have read and understood the Code of Conduct and this Release and Indemnity Agreement prior to signing it and am aware that by signing this document, I am affecting my legal rights and liabilities.

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