Which route?
How did you choose your running route? One of the biggest factors for choosing a running route is whether it is easy to identify markers for turnaround points at 100m, 200m, 400m and so on. But there are numerous other factors which should influence the decision of a route too. You may even have ‘summer’ […]
Gathering dust……..
Does your risk assessment just sit in a file? In order for a management system of any kind to be effective, it has to be continuous. If pieces are missing, the process becomes disjointed and can fail. Having a policy is the cornerstone of the system as it summarises and serves as a written commitment […]
Sorry, what?!!!!!!
How loud is your music? How loud are multiple barbells dropping in a workout? Did you know you have a health & safety requirement to staff to keep noise below harmful levels and provide training and ear protection if certain levels can’t be met? Any noise above 85dB is classed as harmful. Over time loud […]
Who’s who?
How many first aiders and fire marshals do you have at your gym? According to the HSE, first aid provision must be ‘adequate and appropriate in the circumstances’. This means that you must provide sufficient first aid equipment, facilities and personnel. Likewise you must have at least one fire marshal, with the requirement increasing with […]
Best before……?
Did you know that First Aid equipment has expiration dates? This includes bandages, plasters, eye wash, wipes, defibrillator pads & batteries, and more. When was the last time you checked your first aid kit for out of date equipment and do you have a written record of it and any replacements made? #firstaid #keepitlegal #keepitsafe […]