Take it slow!
With gym reopening on the horizon, how are you planning to make sure you keep your members safe? In this post we’re going to cover 2 safety issues that may arise with members, especially after a prolonged period away from the gym. 1.Movement Changes It would be unwise to assume that people who moved well […]
Ask permission…
Many gyms use photos and videos on social media of their members training in order to market themselves and raise awareness of their business. Did you know you need consent from every member featured in the video in order for you not to be in breach of Data Protection laws? Have you got explicit consent […]
What a waste…
What paperwork do you have in place for waste disposal at your business? All waste movements must be documented by means of a waste transfer note (WTN), which details the place and date of transfer, nature of the waste, the correct EWC (European Waste Catalogue) code, SIC (Standard Industry Code) of your business, the amount of […]
Shedding some light on the subject.
What do you do with waste lightbulbs? Are you using the most energy efficient and environmentally friendly lighting? LED bulbs are the clear winners in terms of energy efficiency and recycling potential. Have you assessed what you have in place and made changes for the better? There is a wide range of alternative bulbs available, […]
First Aid Rx+
The events of 2020 have seen Mental Health issues pushed to the forefront of society. Is your gym equipped to help members and staff? Do you have a qualified Mental Health First Aider? There are many Mental Health First Aid online courses that can help you and you workforce to identify when someone needs an […]
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 […]
Storage – how high is your equipment?
Almost without exception we have noticed gyms storing equipment, particularly medicine balls, above head height. In some cases, even heavier equipment such as benches and boxes have been seen stored at potentially dangerous heights. This increases the risk of injuries from falling equipment. Heavy equipment can cause injury outright. Lighter equipment, whilst less likely to […]
Mark your territory…
In the event of a break in, have you maximised your chances of recovering stolen equipment? Gym equipment is very costly and a massive outlay. There are many ways to mark your equipment to make it more easily identifiable should you suffer a break in. It may help the police and even help your insurance […]
Protecting the Brand
How are you using the word CrossFit®? CrossFit, Inc have produced trademark guidelines for licensed CrossFit® affiliates to use in order to protect the integrity of the brand and help fight IP Theft. All CrossFit® affiliates and official CrossFit® brands should be using a capital C, capital F and the Registered Trademark symbol (®) after […]
What are you measuring?
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. #monitor #measure #record #takeaction #continuousimprovement #riskmanagement