Explore our resources to help keep your gym safety compliant.

24/7 gym layout showing equipment zones, walkways and visibility across the gym floor
Designing for 24/7 Gym Layout Safety
|Michael Lane
Ensuring 24/7 gym layout safety is essential as facilities evolve after opening day.  In an unstaffed 24/7 environment, a poorly managed layout can compromise visibility, block emergency access, and create... Read more...
24/7 Gym Safety: CCTV, Panic Alarms and the Bigger Safety Picture
24/7 Gym Safety: CCTV, Panic Alarms and the Bigger Safety Picture
|Selwyn Becker
CCTV and monitored panic alarms are important controls in a 24/7 gym. But they only address part of the risk. Here's what else operators should be thinking about when members... Read more...
24/7 Gym Safety Requirements in Australia: What Gym Operators Need to Know
24/7 Gym Safety Requirements in Australia: What Gym Operators Need to Know
|Selwyn Becker
Operating a gym outside staffed hours changes how safety risks need to be managed. This guide explains 24/7 gym safety requirements in Australia, including WHS duties, AUSactive guidance and the... Read more...
Apartment Gym Safety: Beyond the Equipment
Apartment Gym Safety: Beyond the Equipment
|Selwyn Becker
Apartment gyms may be smaller than commercial fitness facilities, but they still contain heavy equipment, moving machinery and people exercising without direct supervision. The bigger risk is often less obvious:... Read more...
If It Isn’t Documented, Did It Happen? The Gym Safety Evidence Gap
If It Isn’t Documented, Did It Happen? The Gym Safety Evidence Gap
|Selwyn Becker
Your gym may be carrying out regular safety checks, maintenance and incident follow-up. But can you show what was checked, what was found and whether each issue was properly resolved?... Read more...
Treadmill Safety and Maintenance: 5 Issues Every Gym Should Monitor
Treadmill Safety and Maintenance: 5 Issues Every Gym Should Monitor
|Selwyn Becker
Treadmills are among the most heavily used machines in a gym, but everyday safety and maintenance issues can easily go unnoticed. Here are five practical treadmill checks every gym operator... Read more...
Gym Safety Risks: Why Your Gym Can Look Safe and Still Have Problems
Gym Safety Risks: Why Your Gym Can Look Safe and Still Have Problems
|Selwyn Becker
Gym safety risks aren’t always obvious. A facility can look clean, busy and well managed while still carrying hazards that staff have stopped noticing. This article explains why familiar gym... Read more...
Does Your Gym Need a Safety Review?
Does Your Gym Need a Safety Review?
|Selwyn Becker
Not sure whether your gym needs a full safety audit? FitSafe’s Free Safety Review helps Melbourne gym operators understand whether their facility needs a closer inspection, audit or clearer safety... Read more...
The Hidden Cost of Poor Gym Maintenance and Safety
The Hidden Cost of Poor Gym Maintenance and Safety
|Selwyn Becker
Poor gym maintenance and inconsistent safety systems can impact far more than compliance. Small operational issues such as broken equipment, poor cleanliness, and missed inspections can affect member retention, increase... Read more...
What a Gym Safety Audit Typically Finds (And Why Most Operators Miss It)
What a Gym Safety Audit Typically Finds (And Why Most Operators Miss It)
|Selwyn Becker
Discover what a gym safety audit typically finds, including hidden risks, equipment issues, and compliance gaps. Learn why many problems are missed and how an independent audit can improve gym... Read more...
Gym WHS Requirements Checklist for Operators
Gym WHS Requirements Checklist for Operators
|Selwyn Becker
Use this practical gym WHS requirements checklist to review the core safety systems, records and procedures your facility should have in place. This guide helps gym operators identify common gaps... Read more...
Gym Safety Rules Every Facility Should Follow
Gym Safety Rules Every Facility Should Follow
|Selwyn Becker
Clear gym safety rules help operators reduce injuries, improve consistency, and support safer day-to-day operations. This guide explains the 10 core gym safety rules every facility should have in place,... Read more...
Gym Equipment Risk Assessment Guide
Gym Equipment Risk Assessment Guide
|Selwyn Becker
Learn how to complete a gym equipment risk assessment, identify common equipment hazards, apply practical controls and set a review process that helps keep your facility safer and better managed. Read more...
Common Hazards in 24/7 and Unstaffed Gyms
Common Hazards in 24/7 and Unstaffed Gyms
|Selwyn Becker
Learn about the common hazards in 24/7 and unstaffed gyms, why these risks can be harder to manage, and what operators can do to improve safety, response systems and member... Read more...
Gym Health and Safety Regulations in Australia: How They Work
Gym Health and Safety Regulations in Australia: How They Work
|Selwyn Becker
A practical guide explaining how gym health and safety regulations work in Australia. Learn how WHS laws apply to fitness facilities, what operators are responsible for, and the key safety... Read more...
Common Hazards in a Gym (And How to Prevent Them)
Common Hazards in a Gym (And How to Prevent Them)
|Selwyn Becker
This guide explains the 10 most common hazards in a gym and how operators can reduce risks for members and staff. Gyms contain heavy equipment, high movement activities, and shared... Read more...
Gym Risk Assessment Template: Self-Assessment Scorecard
Gym Risk Assessment Template: Self-Assessment Scorecard
|Selwyn Becker
Use this gym risk assessment template as a practical self-assessment scorecard to review equipment checks, emergency readiness, signage, staff procedures and other key safety systems in your facility. Read more...
Gym Safety Audit: What It Is and Why It Matters
Gym Safety Audit: What It Is and Why It Matters
|Selwyn Becker
A gym safety audit is a structured review of a fitness facility’s equipment, layout, emergency systems, and operational processes to identify risks and ensure safe operation. For operators, audits provide... Read more...
Gym Risk Assessment Guide for Australian Gyms
Gym Risk Assessment Guide for Australian Gyms
|Selwyn Becker
A gym risk assessment helps operators identify hazards, assess how serious each risk is, and put practical controls in place before incidents occur. This guide explains the process step by... Read more...
How AI Is Changing Safety in Gyms
How AI Is Changing Safety in Gyms
|Selwyn Becker
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into gym equipment, training platforms and facility systems. This guide explains how AI is being used in gyms today and what fitness facility operators... Read more...