Fitness Facilities Safety Assessment Checklist

Location of facilities

/ Barrymores

Name of person carrying out inspection

Instructions

As you inspect the facilities

  • check the box in the Y (yes) column if the item is safe
  • check the box in the N (no) column if the item is unsafe
  • check the box in the NA (not applicable) column if the item cannot be assessed.

Save this file as evidence of having completed the inspection

Check list item / Assessment / Comments
Y / N / NA
Flooring
  • The floor surface is non slip

  • The floor covering is free of tears, holes, protruding nails or gaps

  • Floor is clean

Walls
  • Shelves, mirrors and fittings are secure

  • No protruding objects in high traffic areas

  • Mirrors 50 cm off the floor

  • Mirrors not cracked or distorted

Environmental factors
  • Facility well lit

  • Exit signs visible

  • Extension cords securely placed away from traffic areas

  • Safety regulations posted

  • Temperature regulated to between 22º - 26ºC

  • All equipment placed in appropriate storage area when not in use

  • Pathways clear of obstructions

Equipment
  • Easy access to each work station

  • Bolts and screws are tightly secured

  • Surfaces that contact skin are clean and disinfected

  • Proper pins used in weights

  • Protective padding free of cracks

  • All parts lubricated and function smoothly

  • Belts, chains and cables align with machine parts

  • No worn parts

Free weights
  • Safety equipment (Collars, straps, safety bars) used

  • Securing bolts for weights securely tightened

Stretching area
  • Mat area is free of other equipment

  • Mats free of tears

  • No gaps between mats

  • Medicine and Swiss balls stored correctly

  • Elastic cords secured at base with safety knots