Tie up loose ends!
Do you ensure your ring straps are tied up each time they have been adjusted? Loose straps are one of the biggest trip hazards in a gym. Because they are normally hung off a rig or other structure, this also means that there are plenty of extra hazards in these areas that can be fallen […]
Keep clear!
Are your fire extinguishers easily accessible at all times? Are they free from obstruction? Do you monitor and record your checks to ensure this is always the case? Fire Extinguishers must be available and unobstructed at all times, and should not be moved from where they are mounted on the wall or on a dedicated […]
Are your measurements correct?
Are you planning on using an IR Thermometer to assess member temperature when you reopen? If so, did it come with a calibration certificate? You may need to contact the manufacturer/seller to check on this. If not, have you had the equipment professionally calibrated to ensure accurate readings? The accuracy of all measuring devices degrades […]
Do you have an outdoor training area?
Do you regularly test touch-temperature levels, especially during warm weather, to ensure members don’t get hurt by hot equipment? A 2010 study by NASA defined touch-temperature limits using the onset of pain (rather than skin damage) as the limiting factor. The study determined that “if the temperature of any commonly used material is lower than […]
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, […]