Check before use…
How often do you check your equipment for loose bolts? Over time, vibrations and general movements during use can cause bolts to become loose in gym machinery and equipment. This can present risks in 2 ways – either through bolts falling out/off and so decreasing the structural stability and safety of equipment, or through mechanical […]
Read the manual!
Have you checked your cleaning arrangements are in line with manufacturer guidelines? If you don’t follow the manuals you risk damaging the equipment and invalidating warranties. Extra costs are not what gyms need right now! Here at Ellipsis Risk Management, we’ve done the leg work for you. Swipe to see a sample of our documents […]
Another day at the bar(bell)….
Monthly/annual bar maintenance underway. YouTube tutorials and directions are available direct from manufacturer to ensure it’s being done correctly 👌 #equipmentmaintenance #gettingstuffdone
A day at the bar(bell)…
Weekly/monthly bar maintenance underway! Clearing away the old chalk etc with nylon and wire brushes, then rubbing in a few drops of 3-in-1 oil to protect the surface . This took less than 10 minutes to do! #usingdowntimeproductively #barhealth #lookingafterkit
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 […]
F-ing great idea…..
Equipment management is an important part of running a gym. Being able to monitor the lifespan of equipment is crucial for effective asset management. Always the pioneers, @roguefitness have launched the F-scale – a thorough testing system of their bars to gauge how many times they can be dropped before they break. They are then given an […]
Rower rules…
Did you know that the user manual for Concept 2 Model D Rowers specifically states that they should not be stored upright? We didn’t until we read the manual!!! This is due to the safety risk of them falling over and the risk of damage to the frame. The manual instead suggests the rower is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Loose = Dangerous
How often do you check your equipment for loose bolts? Over time, vibrations and general movements during use can cause bolts to become loose in gym machinery and equipment. This can present risks in 2 ways – either through bolts falling out/off and so decreasing the structural stability and safety of equipment, or through mechanical […]