Avoiding the repeat performance…
If you’ve been caught out by a breach, such as an obstructed fire exit, what next? How can you safeguard your business against it happening again? In the instance of finding an obstructed fire exit, beyond the obvious first step of clearing this, you would then communicate the need to keep it clear to your […]
Online presence….
Today we picked a CrossFit affiliate website from random and analysed the risks we could see that the business was taking – without even having to step through their doors. We identified the following: 1) No cookie policy/pop-up despite having a ‘contact us’ form2) No choice over opt-ins for further communications 3) Privacy policy invalid […]
You have been warned…
Warning signs are a great way to communicate risks that you have identified but can’t remove or mitigate any further. Examples are a wet entrance floor if the weather outside is bad, hot water taps, plug sockets, and pinch points on equipment such as GHDs. Instructional signs for safe use of equipment are also useful […]
Is your website compliant?
Like many other businesses, few weeks go by without receiving an email from a website developer offering their services. Some also offer email hosting/support packages as part and parcel of the service. These are attractive offers for businesses that don’t want the hassle of managing the online side of their business. But how would you […]
Can you afford it?
The photo shows a selection of scenarios that could lead to a fine or prosecution and the monetary values that are commonly assigned. How would your business cope if it got fined? Would you be able to finance it? Would you be able to recover from it financially even if able to pay the fine? […]
‘COSHH’!! That’s a lot….
Here at Ellipsis Risk Management HQ we are busy preparing COSHH assessments for clients using Safety Data Sheets for the various products they are using day-to-day in their businesses. Who knew gyms had so many products on site needing assessment and recording?! From hazardous properties and special measures for use, to PPE requirements, spillage procedures, […]
A real lifesaver…
If you don’t have a defibrillator in your gym yet, why not? In years past, getting a defibrillator was a hefty outlay and had to be factored in carefully to gym startup budgets. Many gyms chose not to purchase one. These days it is so much easier! There are AED financing companies that allow businesses […]
What’s in your box?
What do each of these items have in common? They can all be found in gyms (CrossFit or otherwise) and also in many other businesses across the world. The other commonality they share is that they all contain chemicals that need to be assessed by law and considered in terms of risk to health, safety […]
That was close…
How many near-misses have you had in your gym? Do you record them? For every accident that happens there are numerous near-misses leading up to the event. Early identification of emerging patterns can help stop accidents before they occur. Did you know you can purchase Near Miss books that sit alongside your regular Accident book […]
Time for a quick win!
Do you leave j-cups in the rig when not in use? If so, why? One of the most frequent H&S risks seen in gyms is also one of the quickest and easiest to eliminate – known as a ‘quick win’. This is simply ensuring the removal and safe storage of j-cups straight after use. J-cups […]