Combative (Martial Arts) and Wrestling safety standards update

Please be advised that an update was made to the intramural Combatives (Martial Arts) safety standards and to the interschool and intramural Wrestling safety standards which are effective immediately. Consult Wrestling and Combatives Safety Standards Updates for more information.

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Sample Safety Checklist – Gymnasium Facilities

Each school must develop a procedure for regular inspection with appropriate follow-up.

Site name:
Inspection date:
Time:
Inspected by:

Adjustable Stage

  • Rollers run smoothly
  • Locking mechanism secure
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Archery Net Assembly

  • Cable and bracket are in good conditions
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

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
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Benches

  • Top and supports free from cracks and splinters
  • Benches stable, not loose
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Bleachers

  • Secured to wall
  • Seats and risers free from cracks and splinters
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Ceiling

  • Tiles and panels in place
  • Lights, diffusers, fans, speakers and their guards attached
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Change Rooms

  • Free of objects that create a hazard (for example, tables, chairs, pianos)
  • Floor provides safe traction
  • Benches free from cracks and splinters
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Chinning Bars and Pegboards

  • Attachment is secure to wall
  • Adjustable parts in good condition
  • Peg holes and pegs in good condition
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Climbing Walls – Permanent

  • Guide wires secure
  • Wall anchors secure
  • Platforms properly secured
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

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
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

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
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

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
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

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
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Gymnasium Space

  • Free of “stored” furniture, boxes, equipment along perimeter walls and corners
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Ropes

  • Not frayed
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Stairs

  • Clear of obstacles
  • Treads in good condition
  • Railings secure
  • Free of protruding nails, cracks and splinters
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

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
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

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
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps: