As a caller I've had serious injuries form the dance floor when I have been working including two who sadly came out of hospital in wooden overcoats. Most have been during walk throughs of dances
It is usually performed in party atmoshpheres for enjoyment not prancing about with care and or decorum!
Stewards should keep an eye on floor conditions but the dancer makes the decision to dance whare and with whom!
The organiser takes responsibility for the state of the venue fabric and must be seen to excersise due care for their customers.
I have a clause in my contract about ceilidh dancing being enerjetic and that the organisers are responsible for ensuring that those attending are fit for purpose! Not those words but that is the gist of it. I can't give everyone a medical and an HSE talk about slipping sliding and back problems after baskets now can I!
The crux of health and safety is care and consideration and having thought about it so the situations can be managed effectively.
BTW Bonecruncher does a good trade in repairs to damaged feet - usually free to Stewards at festivals but damm effective.
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