Gyms and Health clubs are often thought to be healthy places. However, the can be excellent breeding grounds for germs and bacteria that can make us sick.

Did you know that the average treadmill has 74 times more bacteria than a public faucet?

Or that Weights for example have 362 times more bacteria than a toilet seat?

So here we are with some tips you can take as a Patron or as an owner of a Health / Sports Club.

PATRONS:

How to stay Hygienic and Healthy while working out:

• Cover any cuts or broken skin with a bandage before you go to the gym. If you don’t have any bandages or Band-Aids, your Health Club is required to have a fully stocked First Aid Kit, under WHS regulations.
• Wash your hands before and after your workout.
• Wipe down machines before and after use.
• Bring your own water bottle, towels, and exercise mat.
• Never share your towels. Make sure you put the same side of the towel on the gym equipment as to not transfer bacteria from the gym equipment onto your skin.
• Don't sit on the locker-room bench naked, ever.
• Wear thongs in the locker room and shower, as it helps to avoid fungi that lead to tinea, athlete’s foot and ringworm.
• Don't shave at the gym or immediately before going there.
• Whenever possible, shower at home after your workout.
• Keep dirty clothes and sneakers in separate gym bag compartments or place them in a plastic bag as to separate contaminants.
• Wipe down your gym bag with a disinfectant spray and wash gym clothes after each use.

HEALTH / SPORTING CLUBS:

The Australian Sports Commission states that health and sporting club’s must provide the following to meet WHS regulations:

First Aid

• First aid equipment — a well-stocked, accessible first aid kit
• A facility to administer first aid
• Trained first aiders
• Signage indicating where first aid is located
• First aid procedures
• Training and information to workers (including volunteers).
• SWS Group can provide your health or sporting club with Managed First Aid Kits

Safe Facilities

• A safe work environment
• Safe entry and exits points
• Clean and tidy working environment
• Adequate space
• Maintained floors and surfaces
• Adequate lighting
• Adequate ventilation
• Protection from extreme temperatures

Welfare facilities including:

• Toilets
• Drinking water
• Hand washing facilities
• A place to eat meals.

SWS Group, helping to put the Health, in Health Clubs.

Call us today on (08) 9336 6944.