Health and Safety

Health and Safety Policy

1. Purpose and Commitment

At LorraineChapman.com, we are deeply committed to ensuring the physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing of everyone who engages with our services, whether online or in person.

We strive to create safe, respectful, and inclusive environments that support learning, exploration, and connection through all of our events, workshops, retreats, and coaching experiences.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

All in-person and virtual workshops, retreats, classes, and experience days
One-to-one coaching and group sessions
Employees, contractors, facilitators, assistants, and all participants
Any location or platform where LorraineChapman.com activities take place

3. General Safety Guidelines

For In-Person Events:

Venues are risk-assessed and chosen for accessibility, cleanliness, and overall suitability.
Emergency exits and first aid procedures will be clearly explained at the start of each event.
Cleanliness and hygiene are prioritised, particularly for movement-based, touch-based, or embodiment practices.
Facilitators are trained to respond to discomfort, illness, or emergencies calmly and respectfully.

For Online Sessions:

Participants are encouraged to create a safe, private, and comfortable space for themselves.
You are always free to pause, leave, or take a break from the session at any time.
Participants are encouraged to check in with their body and emotions throughout the experience.

4. Emotional and Psychological Safety

Because LorraineChapman.com explores themes of empowerment, intimacy, and self-awareness, we hold emotional safety as equally important as physical safety.

We ensure this by:

Creating consent-based environments
Using trauma-informed language and methods
Encouraging participants to share only what feels comfortable
Never requiring physical practices or emotional disclosures that are not freely chosen
Ensuring facilitators are trained to recognise signs of distress and offer appropriate support or referral when needed

5. Health Conditions and Personal Responsibility

Participants are responsible for:

Informing us of any relevant medical conditions, injuries, or mental health considerations prior to attending
Consulting a qualified medical or mental health professional if unsure about participation
Listening to their body and choosing when to rest, pause, or step back during any activity or practice

If you are uncertain whether a session, workshop, or retreat is suitable for you, please contact us confidentially at hello@lorrainechapman.com.

6. Infectious Diseases (Including COVID-19)

For in-person events, we follow all relevant local health authority guidance and venue-specific safety protocols. We may request:

Recent negative COVID-19 tests or symptom screening
Mask wearing in certain environments
Limited physical contact during activities unless mutual consent is given

Participants should not attend if they are unwell, have infectious symptoms, or have recently tested positive for a contagious illness.

7. Incident Response

In the unlikely event of an accident, emotional distress, or disruption:

The facilitator will lead a calm and appropriate response.
First aid or medical assistance will be arranged if necessary.
Any serious incident will be recorded and reported.
Participants will be offered aftercare, support, or referrals where appropriate.

8. Harassment, Discrimination, and Abuse

LorraineChapman.com maintains a zero-tolerance policy for:

Sexual harassment or coercion
Discriminatory language or behaviour
Verbal abuse, bullying, or intimidation

Any participant who engages in such behaviour will be removed immediately and may be permanently excluded from future events or programmes.

9. Safeguarding and Reporting

If you witness or experience any behaviour or situation that compromises your safety or that of others, please report it as soon as possible to hello@lorrainechapman.com.

All reports are handled seriously, confidentially, and with sensitivity.
We are legally obligated to escalate safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities if there is any indication of risk or serious harm.

10. Review and Updates

This policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it reflects current best practices, legal requirements, and community wellbeing standards.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or wish to discuss a health or safety concern confidentially, please contact:

LorraineChapman.com
📧 Email: hello@lorrainechapman.com
🌐 Website: https://lorrainechapman.com

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