You’re on your own, plasterboard!
Have you done any building or demolition works at your gym involving plasterboard? How did you dispose of the waste? Since 2009 is has been a legal requirement to segregate plasterboard waste and dispose of it separately. Plasterboard contains gypsum – a sulphate which can’t be mixed with biodegradable waste due to the potential to […]
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 […]
Away with the waste….but where?
A recent Sky News report has highlighted a huge rise in commercial fly tipping during lockdown. Did you know that businesses can be fined if the waste contractors they use don’t dispose of their waste properly? Checking your waste company is a registered Waste Carrier and taking your waste to a licenced facility forms part […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is a ‘safe’ floor area?
Recent guidelines for post-lockdown spacing in gyms have been produced by UK Active of 3mx3m, or 9m2. But is that enough for a CrossFit gym? In short, no. Let’s use the CrossFit WOD “Jack”, as an example.Jack is AMRAP in 20 minutes of push press, kettlebell swings and box jumps. Push press uses a barbell. […]
Tie up loose ends!
Do you ensure your ring straps are tied up each time they have been adjusted? Loose straps are one of the biggest trip hazards in a gym. Because they are normally hung off a rig or other structure, this also means that there are plenty of extra hazards in these areas that can be fallen […]
Keep clear!
Are your fire extinguishers easily accessible at all times? Are they free from obstruction? Do you monitor and record your checks to ensure this is always the case? Fire Extinguishers must be available and unobstructed at all times, and should not be moved from where they are mounted on the wall or on a dedicated […]