Risk Management Plan for Gym Operators

Risk Management Plan for Gym Operators

This risk management plan for gym operators has been developed to assist gym operators and fitness centres with establishing and maintaining effective risk management provisions to identify, assess and treat / control risks associated with gym / fitness centre operations and equipment. This plan is a generic guide and does not cover all possible hazards, risks and compliance requirements. This risk management plan is intended to be further developed by the gym / fitness centre in accordance with industry guidelines and equipment manufacturers instructions.

The document has been designed so that it can be modified (by the purchaser) to suit the needs of the business or organisation.

The structure of the document includes:

RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR GYM OPERATORS:

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

• About
• Scope
• Insurance
• Supporting information and documentation
• Approval
• Key contacts
• Regulatory contacts
• Responsibilities overview

SECTION 2: POLICIES

• Risk management policy
• Health and safety policy
• Injury management policy
• Code of conduct
• Customer service
• Injury management policy
• Aggression and violence policy

SECTION 3: RISK MANAGEMENT

• Risk framework
• Risk management process
• Hierarchy of controls
• Risk assessment
• Generic risk profile and control considerations
• Legal and compliance references

SECTION 4: PLANNING, CONSULTATION AND SYSTEMS

• General planning
• Planning schedule
• Workforce planning
• Communication and consultation

SECTION 5: RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

• Staff and management training
• Terms and conditions
• Customer information and instruction
• Security and cameras
• Contractor management
• Electrical
• Fire safety
• Maintenance

SECTION 6: OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

• Daily opening / closing activities and inspections
• Facility and equipment inspection and briefing
• Gym operating procedure
• Compression boots operating procedure
• Customer feedback and complaints handling
• Dealing with aggressive customers
• Cleaning of amenities

SECTION 7: INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

• General
• Hazard / issue isolation and remove from service
• Inspection and maintenance schedule

SECTION 8: INCIDENT AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

• Safety and emergency preparedness
• Emergency equipment
• General first aid
• Emergency procedures
• Incident reporting

SECTION 9: ADVERSE WEATHER

• Adverse weather monitoring
• Australian warning systems

SECTION 10: GYM / FITNESS CENTRE RISK ASSESSMENT

SECTION 11: FORMS AND TEMPLATES

• Annual planning, inspection and maintenance schedule
• Maintenance log
• Contractor sign-in register
• Gym / fitness centre open and close inspection checklist
• Gym / fitness centre and equipment inspection checklist
• Staff induction checklist
• Staff meeting / toolbox talk
• Contractor information and documents to be returned
• Approved contractor register
• Customer compliant form
• Incident report form

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IMPORTANT NOTE: This template is generic in nature and it is not able to identify every possible hazard and risk. Purchasers and users of this template must amend the template to align with manufacturers requirements for the relevant equipment, relevant Australian Standards and applicable regulatory requirements.