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Posted By Roger Uncles
Good Morning All,
At my local hotel the owner has put in a small Gym consisting off a Step up machine, Rowing Machine, Exercise Bike,and a Weights bench with the Max total of weights being 100Kg. We need to carry out a risk assessment and I'm looking for some guidance to carry this out can anyone help or does someone have one out there.
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Posted By Raymond Rapp
Roger
In the absence of any response I will try to assist. First, I recall there was a thread some time ago regarding gym equipment and risks, so you may wish to do a search on previous posts.
A risk assessment should take into account any misuse of the equipment, deliberate or otherwise and any restrictions of use. Not sure what type of people will be using the gym, but again take this into consideration ie young, old, infirm etc.
A system should be in place for periodical inspection and maintenance of equipment. For most items I would think a simple visual inspection would suffice, but make sure you document it. The equipment should be supplied or fitted by a bonafide supplier who can also provide suitable instructions for its proper use and storage.
Storing the equipment properly when not in use will help avoid any unnecessary accidents. Also consider whether you need any signage or barriers for both users and non-users.
Best to have in a system in place for emergencies, which could be basic first aid or arrangements for summoning the emergency services. Without more specific details this is the best I can do.
Ray
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Posted By Kieran J Duignan
Roger
Compliments on your careful approach.
It's now standard practice in public gymnasia to oblige customers to have an induction session for a modest fee, before they're allowed to use equipment.
As a safety ergonomist, I've been v. disappointed with the standard of instruction I've been offered in two gyms.
Recommend that you only use instructors on the Register of Exercise Professionals, who are also capable of demonstrating how to apply ergonomics to safeguard each individual user of gym equipment, with appropriate regard for data available about relevant differences in age group and gender.
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Posted By SteveD-M
On another note I would also look at the type of equipment you have purchased and make sure it meets the requirements of your insurance policy.
Some are purely for domestic use.
:-)
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