Gymnasium Facilities Inspection Checklist
Poorly-maintained equipment, machinery and infrastructure can be dangerous and could lead to serious injuries. Use this checklist so that you can ensure the safety the facility.
MaintainX
07/22/2022
Gymnasium Facilities Inspection Checklist
Poorly-maintained equipment, machinery and infrastructure can be dangerous and could lead to serious injuries. Use this checklist so that you can ensure the safety the facility.
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Adjustable Stage
Rollers run smoothly
Locking mechanism secure
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Archery Net Assembly
Cable and bracket are in good conditions
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Basketball Backstop
Backboards in good condition
Cable and attachment from backboard to wall secure
Rims attached and straight
Velcro strips on walls behind backboards in good condition to hold mats
Winch condition not located directly below a wall-mounted backboard
Foam at base of backboard attached
Wall padding securely attached
Condition of pulleys and cables
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Benches
Top and supports free from cracks and splinters
Benches stable, not loose
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Bleachers
Secured to wall
Seats and risers free from cracks and splinters
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Ceiling
Tiles and panels in place
Lights, diffusers, fans, speakers and their guards attached
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Change Rooms
Free of objects that create a hazard (for example, tables, chairs, pianos)
Floor provides safe traction
Benches free from cracks and splinters
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Chinning Bars and Pegboards
Attachment is secure to wall
Adjustable parts in good condition
Peg holes and pegs in good condition
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Climbing Walls – Permanent
Guide wires secure
Wall anchors secure
Platforms properly secured
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Entrance/Exits
Free of obstructions
No doorknobs/protruding handles on gym side of door
Doors open away from gym area
Exit signs in working order
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Fitness Centre/Weight Room
Chin-up/dip bars secure
Pulleys not frayed on weight machines
Weights secure on machines
Padding on benches not torn
Tops/seats on benches secure
Floor padding in good repair
Free-weights welds secure
Cycles, step machines, treadmills in proper working order
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Floors
Clean and dry
Provide good traction
Clear of objects which may cause tripping/slipping
Sockets covered and flush with floor
Plates flush with floor and in good condition
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Folding Doors, Suspended Curtain
Switches or controls working as designed
Run smoothly
Fabric in good condition (check for rips and tears)
Storage pocket clean of equipment
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Gymnasium Space
Free of “stored” furniture, boxes, equipment along perimeter walls and corners
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Ropes
Not frayed
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Stairs
Clear of obstacles
Treads in good condition
Railings secure
Free of protruding nails, cracks and splinters
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Storage Room
Floor clean and walking area clear of equipment
Equipment stored on designated shelves
Volleyball/badminton poles secure to prevent injuries from tripping and falling from poles
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Walls
All outlets/switches/registers/etc. which pose a hazard must be padded or flush with wall surface
Free of protruding hooks, nails, etc.
Protective wall mat covers free of tears/wearing
Mat trips secured to wall, Velcro in good condition
Covers on fire alarm stations
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Source: MaintainX (Community Member)