General • Inspections

Gymnasium Facilities Safety Checklist

Gym equipment requires regular maintenance to keep it working properly. Use this checklist for regular safety checks and good record keeping help you protect your clients from injury when they’re using your equipment, and also protect you from liability in the event of an incident where someone is injured at your facility.

MaintainX

07/26/2022

Gymnasium Facilities Safety Checklist

Site name:

Inspection date:

Inspected by:

If you check “no” to any of the safety-related items listed below, follow-up action must be taken by reporting the deficiency to the Supervisor or equivalent.

Adjustable Stage

Rollers run smoothly

Yes
No
N / A

Locking mechanism is secure

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Basketball Backstop

Backboards are in good condition

Yes
No
N / A

Cable and attachment from backboard to wall are secure

Yes
No
N / A

Rims are attached and straight

Yes
No
N / A

Hook and loop fastener strips on walls behind backboards are in good condition to properly hold mats

Yes
No
N / A

Winch is not located directly below a wall-mounted backboard

Yes
No
N / A

Foam at base of backboard is attached

Yes
No
N / A

Wall padding is securely attached

Yes
No
N / A

Pulleys and cables are in good condition

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Benches

Top and supports are free from cracks and splinters

Yes
No
N / A

Benches are stable and not loose

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Bleachers

Are secured to wall

Yes
No
N / A

Seats and risers are free from cracks and splinters

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Ceiling

Tiles and panels are in place

Yes
No
N / A

Lights, diffusers, fans, speakers and their guards are attached

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Change Rooms

Are free of objects that create a potential hazard (e.g. tables, chairs, pianos)

Yes
No
N / A

Floor provides safe traction

Yes
No
N / A

Benches are free from cracks and splinters

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Chinning Bars and Pegboards

Attachment is secured to wall

Yes
No
N / A

Adjustable parts are in good condition

Yes
No
N / A

Peg holes and pegs are in good condition

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Climbing Walls – Permanent

Guide wires are secure

Yes
No
N / A

Wall anchors are secure

Yes
No
N / A

Platforms are properly secured

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Entrance/Exits

Are free of obstructions

Yes
No
N / A

There are no doorknobs or protruding handles on gym side of door

Yes
No
N / A

Doors open away from the gym area

Yes
No
N / A

Exit signs are in working order

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Floors

Are clean and dry

Yes
No
N / A

Provide good traction

Yes
No
N / A

Are clear of objects which may cause tripping/slipping

Yes
No
N / A

Sockets are covered and flush with floor

Yes
No
N / A

Plates are flush with the floor and in good condition

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Folding Doors, Suspended Curtain

Switches or controls are working as designed

Yes
No
N / A

Run smoothly

Yes
No
N / A

Fabric is in good condition (check for rips and tears)

Yes
No
N / A

Storage pocket is clean of equipment

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Gymnasium Space

Is free of “stored” furniture, boxes, equipment along the perimeter walls and corners

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Ropes

Are not frayed

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Stairs

Are clear of obstacles

Yes
No
N / A

Treads are in good condition

Yes
No
N / A

Railings are secure

Yes
No
N / A

Are free of protruding nails, cracks and splinters

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Storage Room

Floor is clean; walking area is clear of equipment

Yes
No
N / A

Equipment is stored on designated shelves

Yes
No
N / A

Volleyball/badminton poles are secured to prevent injuries from tripping and falling

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Walls

All outlets/switches/registers/etc. which pose a hazard must be padded or flush with wall surface

Yes
No
N / A

Are free of protruding hooks, nails, etc

Yes
No
N / A

Protective wall mat covers are free of tears/wearing

Yes
No
N / A

Hook and loop fastener strips are secured to the wall and in good condition

Yes
No
N / A

There are covers on fire alarm stations

Yes
No
N / A

Follow up/action/next steps:

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)