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COVID-19 Guidance for Gyms and Fitness Centres
Appendix 1: Risk Mitigation Plan
NOTE: Refer to COVID-19 Guidance for Gyms and Fitness Centres in Island Health’s Region
Facility Name:
Facility Address:
Date Submitted:
Control Access
Staff (gym monitors) to be present throughout all opening hours
Other methods of control
Use Appropriate
Disinfectant
Chlorine solution (mix 1 part bleach to 100 parts water)
Other as per VIHA Environmental Cleaning document)
(*See attached for mixing instructions and further information)
Increase facility
sanitation
Equipment/other high touch surfaces to be regularly sanitized by staff:
Encourage Hand
Hygiene
Hand sanitizer available:
Hand washing stations (warm running water, liquid soap, paper towel)
available:
Limit occupancy
(physical distancing)
Minimum number of staff: Maximum number of clients:
Post Signage
Do Not Visit if Unwell:
Physical Distancing:
Hand Hygiene Poster:
Provide number and describe placement.
Provide number and describe placement.
Provide number and describe placement.
Provide number and describe placement.
Provide number and describe placement.
Describe gym monitor duties
Describe if applicable
Describe frequency of disinfection per day and areas to be covered
Appendix 1: Risk Mitigation Plan
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(Continued…) Facility Name:
Manage Patrons
Patrons are asked health-screening question by staff.
Disinfectant wipes or spray/paper towel provided for patron use
Contactless payment encouraged
Encourage physical distancing and discourage congregating.
Group classes discontinued or conducted only with physical distancing:
Discontinue or limit locker room use.
Limit
Food/Beverages
Close drinking fountains (water bottle filling stations are acceptable if
sanitized as appropriate).
No food or drink sold
Manage Customer
Entry Points
Place tape/cones every 2 m for appropriate spacing in queues.
Alternate measures:
Staff Health
Update staffing guidelines to preclude working while sick
Staff indicate wellness upon sign in/arrival to work
Other Services
Saunas, steam rooms, and group sport areas to remain closed.
Describe
Describe class offerings
Describe measures taken
Provide number and describe placement.
List products used, if different from those specified above
Describe class offerings