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I've recently been asked by a colleague to advise on health and safety for a kickboxing gym. This will not be a gym filled with cardio or resistance machines, but will be mainly an open space with fixed equipment being restricted to punchbags, so am informed. When I speak with them in detail, I will be able to get a better apreciation of what is involved.
Whilst I can look at the standard issues, access/egress, fire precautions, welfare facilities etc, I need to consider if there are any special issues or circumstances that may be involved with a gym like this. If anyone has any experience in providing H&S advice for a similar gym owner, I would be grateful for their comments.
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Think of a need for at least a First Aider, and then what will probably be needed extra for first aid kit - compresses etc. - availability of or close to emergency response?
Look at impact injuries
Insurances (ensure they cover Martial Arts/Kickboxing)
What training has the instructor/owner done - is it in date - is it recognised by a national/international body?
Look at the flooring - mats/hard/sprung floor
Cleanliness - hygiene - kickboxing can often be done in bare feet...
Is the area ONLY used for kickboxing or will the space be opened to other uses?
When and to whom is it open - adults/children/spectators
Maintenance of kit - bags/kick pads etc
Are there any lone person protocols or will there always be more than one person present?
What are the emergency arrangements - telephone/alarms etc
Also consider access arrangements
Parking and pedestrian segregation...
I am sure there is more.
Enjoy
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Nidan
Spoken like one who has walked many a dojo floor?
MG
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Sex and ages of gym users [as well as spectators as already noted], security [Occupier's Liability]. Access etc for disabled
Use the 6 pack as your base along side the history of accidents /incidents in this gym and similar + confirm that your insurance covers you
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Jim,
Nidan has it is a nutshell.
Kickboxing is a moving and dynamic sport designed to extend a person's abilities but in a controlled area. In competitive arenas the objective is to defeat an opponent with physical power, in training it is the place to develop the skills and knowledge to do it safely - you have a difficult challenge.
Look at the environment: slip on wet (sweat) floor, objects/obstructions (beams, supports, protrusions).
Review the level of skills and training of the students (age, sex, physical abilities) novice or experienced
Methods of protection from injury: gloves, padding, etc.
Welfare: fresh water, toilets, segregated changing areas.
Emergency procedures: nearest hospital, location details, first aid pack appropriate for sport and injuries likely; emergency telephone (mobile) always available; If you need to interact with others in the area (Sport centre)
Training and Competency: CRB for working with children; First Aid; experience and qualification (grade)
Attend and watch one of their sessions (give it a go :O)
Advise control measures to the instructor, e.g. no contact training up to a certain number of weeks - he will probably have a training program.
In Judo use a maximum 20:1 ratio - 20 students to 1 qualified instructor.
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Many thanks to all for your responses, it certainly gives me quite a reasonable insight as to what needs to be covered. No doubt as things move on, there may be other things that will come to light.
I say this tongue in cheek with the recent media coverage of 8yr olds in Cage Fighting....
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