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bilbo  
#1 Posted : 26 June 2012 15:57:31(UTC)
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bilbo
In the absence of any immediately obvious reference material on HSE web page - can anyone give any pointers to criteria to use when placing a small gymnasium within a workplace. I'd like to see something to guide me on space, space between equipment, ventilation and so on. I'd be really grateful for a steer on this.
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Corfield35303  
#2 Posted : 26 June 2012 16:28:20(UTC)
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We have a small gym, and as far as I'm aware we haven't used any guidance (not sure if its available), we just used shared experience and 'common sense' - yes, I know its a cliche... The machines all have a foot or so between them, and some circulation space in the middle of the room allows safe access/egress, we have some changing rooms nearby, a water cooler and some scales and other bits and pieces. We do get a specialist company to come in every year to service the equipment, and have a simple gym induction/disclaimer for users to complete. My notes of caution are around overcrowding, and people bringing in bits of fitness equipment from home.
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ScottB  
#3 Posted : 27 June 2012 07:49:19(UTC)
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Perhaps not entirely what you're after, but it may be of use... http://www.sportengland....rtBy=alpha&pageNum=5 Click the pdf titled 'Fitness and Exercise Spaces'. Hope it helps. Scott
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bilbo  
#4 Posted : 27 June 2012 10:33:53(UTC)
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ScottB - thanks just the ticket! Corfield35303 - thanks for the observations
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