Reduce Liability in Your Fitness Center - Part 2

So we're talking about how to reduce the risk of liability in your commercial fitness center. Today's topic is flooring.

- When selecting flooring for your fitness center, be sure to think about tripping hazards and potential wet spots. Your goal is to keep these to a minimum.

- Interlocking rubber flooring, which looks nice and is fairly easy to install, is a great choice. It's simple to clean and can effectively cover a large area while helping to reduce potential hazards. Tip: Be sure to select a product that's at least 1" think to ensure they edges don't curl up over time.

- If you have industrial carpet in your facility, we recommend putting rubber floor mats under each piece of equipment (especially cardiovascular machines) so that carpet fibers don't work their way up into the electronics.

- You may also consider roll-out flooring. This comes in 4-foot rolls and can be cut to fit any size space.

This most important thing to remember is to protect your users from falls or slips and to protect your equipment from debris. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask us!

Check back next week for Reducing Liability in Your Fitness Center - Part 3: Signage.