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 […]
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 […]
Take action…
Emergency evacuation procedures are an important part of any Health & Safety system. Displaying fire safety signs is a legal requirement under the Health & Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. Their purpose is to guide occupants safely out of a building to a place of safety and/or find fire-fighting equipment if lighting fails […]