Think about these in terms of hazards in a gym and they become a potential crush injury, someone falling backwards off the machine, and a trip hazard….Look out for:
- Activities such as stacking weights.
- Processes like setting up a room for a class.
- Substances such as cleaning chemicals.
Why do we need to consider safety precautions before doing an exercise?
Depending on the type of activity, injury risk can be augmented with increased intensity, frequency and duration of activity. To minimise the risk of activity-induced injuries, you should be aware of the signs of over-exertion (such as breathlessness and muscle soreness), and take reasonable precautions.
Why it is important to value equality and diversity?
Once you’ve identified the most obvious hazards and taken steps to minimise them, then the risk of accident or injury on your premises will be significantly reduced. Without a risk assessment or adequate health and safety policy in place, staff members and visitors are put at serious risk of injury.
What is the importance of health and safety?
The purpose of health and safety is to protect your workers, sub-contractors, customers and members of the public when they are involved with your business. You have a duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 but more than that, it’s good business practice to adhere to health and safety laws.
Who is responsible for safety at a gym?
How to protect your health in a fitness environment?
Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment Contents 1 Health and safety requirements in a fitness environment 1 Health and safety legislation 1 Responsibility for health and safety in a fitness environment 2 Health and safety documents 3 Duty of care 5 Professional boundaries 5 2 How to control risks in a fitness environment 7
