10 Ways to Make your Gym Safer
Here are our top 10 tips for a safer gym: *** 1. Remove j-cups from the rig when not in use Leaving j-cups in the rig has no function and just creates an unnecessary protrusion in an otherwise level surface. Not only that, but it is a protrusion that constantly changes position as it is […]
Brush up those qualifications!
Are your essential training qualifications are up to date? There are numerous online options to brush up on your First Aid, CPR and AED (although practical experience is also necessary when you can!) There are also many Fire Marshal courses out there – it is essential to have one member of staff who is a […]
Great service?
Do you get your equipment serviced by an external company? Do you know for certain that you are using someone who is approved by the equipment manufacturer? If not, you could be invalidating your warranty. There is also no guarantee the company servicing the equipment is doing it in line with manufacturer recommendations and with […]
Music to your ears…..
Do you use music in your affiliate?In the UK, it is currently unclear where CrossFit falls under music licencing tariffs since a consultation was carried out back in 2013 that has led to recent inconsistent and, in some cases, extortionate bills. This is an ongoing issue and one which a lot of affiliates have found […]
Educate with ease…..
Continuous improvement plays a key role in demonstrating that a business is dedicated to pursuing excellence, and can have a positive side-effect of creating better risk management. Education and training courses can play a significant role in this process. There are a number of helpful online resources for the busy box owner and their staff […]
Let’s torque about this..
Do you have Assault AirBikes in your gym? If so, do you have one of these? This is a torque wrench. It allows bolts to be tightened to a specifically set torque. The Assault AirBike Manual lists a maintenance requirement for bi-weekly tightening of crank and bell-crank bolts to 50Nm. This needs to be done […]
The 5 P’s…
Want to help improve the running of your affiliate and safeguard against risks? Consider these 5 Ps…….. Plan – know what you have and learn what you don’t by undertaking a gap analysis – this is the first stage of the service we offer. Prepare – put together a plan to plug the gaps Prevent […]
Clean gym happy customers…
Has the equipment upholstery in your gym seen better days? Badly worn equipment in the gym not only shows a lack of care, maintenance and cleaning, but also creates the perfect environment for bacteria to breed, therefore potentially spreading infections or illnesses. It also looks unprofessional.Many equipment manufacturers can offer spare parts or give advice […]
Incriminating evidence?
Remote auditing for clients underway today – we offer this as part of our standard service. The information you have online can reveal a lot…. #riskmanagement #auditing #socialmedia #websites #legalcompliance
Nice to CO2 you…….
If you don’t measure, you don’t know. You can’t mitigate against a risk if you don’t know that you have one. And you don’t know if your improvement actions are working if you don’t check it. Monitoring, measuring and recording data is the only way to be sure. Have you checked your gym CO2 levels […]