Sample Safety Checklist – Gymnasium Facilities

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

• Rollers run smoothly
• Locking mechanism secure

• Cable and bracket are in good conditions

• 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

• Top and supports free from cracks and splinters
• Benches stable, not loose

• Secured to wall
• Seats and risers free from cracks and splinters

• Tiles and panels in place
• Lights, diffusers, fans, speakers and their guards attached

• Free of objects that create a hazard (for example, tables, chairs, pianos)
• Floor provides safe traction
• Benches free from cracks and splinters

• Attachment is secure to wall
• Adjustable parts in good condition
• Peg holes and pegs in good condition

• Guide wires secure
• Wall anchors secure
• Platforms properly secured

• Free of obstructions
• No doorknobs/protruding handles on gym side of door
• Doors open away from gym area
• Exit signs in working order

• 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

• 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

• Switches or controls working as designed
• Run smoothly
• Fabric in good condition (check for rips and tears)
• Storage pocket clean of equipment

• Free of “stored” furniture, boxes, equipment along perimeter walls and corners

• Not frayed

• Clear of obstacles
• Treads in good condition
• Railings secure
• Free of protruding nails, cracks and splinters

• 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

• 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