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 […]
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’ […]
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 When was the last time you checked your first aid kit for out of date equipment and do you have a written record of it and any replacements made?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 […]
What chemicals?
This is the Safety Data Sheet for Magnesium Carbonate , or chalk. Whilst not one of the most hazardous substances in a CrossFit gym, you should still have this on file and as part of your legally required COSHH assessment. Briefings to staff should also be undertaken and recorded. It may also be prudent to […]
Do you have gym heating?
Gas heaters may seem like a good option, but there are a huge set of regulations and risks surrounding what you can and can’t do. A quick search on social media has highlighted an extremely dangerous trend of using propane gas cylinders indoors to heat gyms – risking the leakage of harmful gases into an […]
Do I need to report that?
Did you know that if one of your members is affected by either a ‘near miss’ or an injury that leads to hospital treatment, you may be legally obliged to report it? If any adverse event was preceded by, or can be attributed to, a management system failure (such as a lack of equipment maintenance), […]