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Free Gym Equipment Safety Checklist

Check daily or weekly, depending on use. Put an "Out of order" sign on anything that fails.

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Gym equipment safety checklist

10 checks · printable A4 · free

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What's on the checklist

Every sheet has space for: Site · Asset / ID · Date · Time · Checked by · Signature.

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1Cables and pulleys: no fraying, kinks or wear
2Bolts, pins and fixings tight
3Seats, pads and upholstery: secure, no tears
4Treadmill belt aligned, emergency stop and safety key work
5Cardio machines: displays and controls work
6Weight stacks and selector pins in good condition
7Benches and racks stable, safety catches work
8Free weights and bars: no damage, collars available
9Power cables not damaged or trailing
10Floor clear, spacing around equipment kept

Defects found and action taken: space to write any defects and the action taken.

These are general checklists. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and your own risk assessment, and adapt the items to your equipment. They don't replace expert inspections required by law or guidance, such as LOLER thorough examinations or annual racking inspections.

Want to know more? Read our guide: Soft Play and Gym Equipment Inspections: Daily, Operational and Annual Checks.