Gym equipment inspection checklist
Checklist template
- Business
- Location
- Date
Weekly inspection
Once a week, before opening
| Done | Task | Time | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio machines | |||
| Check each treadmill belt runs centered and doesn’t slipAdjust tracking and tension only as the maker’s guide says. | |||
| Test each treadmill’s emergency stop | |||
| Check the power cords and plugs for damage | |||
| Check bike seats and handlebars lock in every position | |||
| Check rower straps, chains and seat rails | |||
| Check the consoles start and show no error codes | |||
| Strength machines | |||
| Check every cable for fraying, kinks or exposed wireA frayed cable is taken out of use until it’s replaced. | |||
| Check the pulleys turn freely and the cable sits in its groove | |||
| Check every weight-stack pin is there and locks in | |||
| Check bolts, welds and frames for looseness or cracks | |||
| Check the seats and pads lock in place and aren’t split | |||
| Free weights and racks | |||
| Check the dumbbell heads are tight and the plates aren’t cracked | |||
| Check the bars are straight and their collars work | |||
| Check the safety arms and J-hooks on every rack lock in place | |||
| Check the benches are stable and their adjustment pins lock | |||
| Functional and studio equipment | |||
| Check kettlebell and medicine ball handles and shells for cracks | |||
| Check resistance bands and suspension trainers for wear or tears | |||
| Check plyo boxes and steps are stable and their surfaces grip | |||
| Check the mats for tears and curled edges | |||
| Safety | |||
| Check the space around each machine is clearKeep the clearance each maker sets, especially behind treadmills. | |||
| Check the usage and safety signs on each machine can be read | |||
| Tag anything unsafe out of order, isolate it and record it belowWrite the machine, the fault and who was told in the Notes line. | |||
- Completed by
- Checked by (manager)
- Date
- Notes
