Know your building!
Why do a schedule of condition? Keeping a written, factual record of the condition of a property (with photos) before occupation is a great way of being able to show what damage was caused, or crucially NOT caused, during tenancy. This is especially useful if you think you will want to move to another premises […]
Give it some space…
We posted a while back about spacing requirements for CrossFit workouts. This is one of our template documents, ERM006d Maximum Capacity Calculation Procedure. It goes into great detail and includes specific calculations regarding movements and workouts in order to assess what a safe space should look like. This is in addition to Fire Regulations and […]
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 […]
Fire equipment checks?
Weekly fire extinguisher checks are required to comply with British Standards. But what should the checks involve? The photo above serves as a visual guide of the areas to pay attention to. Do you make sure all these areas are covered? #fireextinguishers #maintenance #safetychecks #compliance #riskmanagement
When more weight is NOT better!
Do you use adjustable squat racks in your gym? Have you checked the weight limits? Adjustable squat racks vary greatly in terms of the maximum loads they can support. A quick search online found a weight limit range from 150kg to 300kg and over. Whilst not an issue for most clients, there are some that […]
Sneaky peak…
Fancy a sneaky peek around our Risk Management Portal? Here you go! We have just uploaded a HUGE batch of document templates to help you to put systems in place as easily, quickly and effectively as possible 👌 If you have a membership with us, you now have access to a fully integrated system of […]
WEEE need to manage waste…
How do you dispose of old batteries from rower/bike consoles and the like? Do you just throw them in the bin? Batteries are classed as hazardous waste. It is an offence to send hazardous waste to landfill, which if mixed in with general waste, is a likely outcome. If waste companies find hazardous waste in […]
Catch it, bin it….have lots of waste to dispose of……
Have you considered the extra waste likely to be generated by the additional cleaning you are planning post lockdown? Have you thought of how to keep this to a minimum? Have you contacted your waste disposal service provider to find out whether they require any special disposal measures to be taken? This could be as […]
How DO you clean?
What are your equipment cleaning procedures? Do they go further into detail than ‘wipe down equipment’? Having and implementing a written method statement for ‘how’ to clean keeps your processes consistent, uniform and ensures an efficient system. Communicating this is, as always, is key. Creating posters, leaving a written procedure on a whiteboard, creating a […]
Success!
We love it when we hear these statements from our clients, because it means we have helped them identify risks to their business, and made a difference. Under the common law known as Duty of Care, businesses must demonstrate they have reasonably foreseen risks in order to avoid liability. This includes systems of work, safe […]