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Lone Working in Leisure Facilities Safety Checklist for Gyms Training and Leisure Facilities

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This lone working safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps duty managers and supervisors ensure safe solo operations in commercial gyms, swimming pools and sports/leisure centres.

It covers the ten key dimensions of health and safety – planning, competence, environment, task‑specific hazards, equipment, substances, PPE, collective measures, emergency welfare and completion – and aligns with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The checklist draws on HSE lone‑working guidance and industry best practice for leisure facilities, addressing poolside hazards, cash‑handling and after‑hours security.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑start checks – confirm security, alarms, cash handling and PPE before the lone worker begins.
  • Out‑of‑hours monitoring – verify check‑in, CCTV and emergency devices during isolated shifts.
  • Emergency response – ensure first‑aid, AED and collapsed‑member procedures are ready.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A; any No response must be resolved before work continues or the shift ends.

To use the checklist, the lone worker marks each question as Yes, No or N/A on the printed form or digital version, records any No answers, and takes immediate corrective action or escalates to a supervisor before continuing work.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

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Checks covered in this Lone Working in Leisure Facilities checklist

This Lone Working in Leisure Facilities safety checklist template covers 20 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a current risk assessment for lone working in the facility been completed and communicated to staff?
2Are all staff assigned to work alone trained and competent in lone‑working procedures and emergency response?
3Is the opening shift security alarm set and tested before the lone worker begins duty?
4Are all exterior doors and access points locked or secured according to the facility’s opening procedure?
5Is the CCTV system operational and monitoring the lone‑worker area during the shift?
6Is a personal alarm or check‑in device issued to the lone worker and tested before use?
7Is a scheduled check‑in (phone or app) recorded at the start and at regular intervals during the shift?
8Is the cash‑up safe locked and the cash count verified before the lone worker starts the shift?
9Are point‑of‑sale terminals switched off or secured when no staff are present?
10Is a written out‑of‑hours risk assessment displayed and adhered to for after‑hours activities?
11Is a first‑aid kit readily accessible and its contents checked within the last month?
12Is an automated external defibrillator (AED) available on‑site and inspected regularly?
13Are staff trained in CPR and the procedure for a collapsed member clearly displayed?
14Is an emergency telephone or panic button within reach of the lone worker?
15Is adequate lighting provided in all areas the lone worker will occupy, especially during early morning or late evening?
16Are cleaning chemicals and hazardous substances stored securely and labelled when the lone worker is alone?
17Is appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., non‑slip shoes, gloves) provided and worn by the lone worker?
18Are any pool safety barriers or poolside signage inspected and in place before the lone worker begins duty?
19Is the facility’s fire alarm and evacuation route checked and communicated to the lone worker?
20Upon completion of the shift, is the premises secured, alarms re‑armed and the shift log signed off?

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Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

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What format do the safety checklists download in?

Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

Yes. The checklists are written around UK health and safety good practice and HSE guidance, and are suitable for inspections, audits, toolbox checks and routine workplace monitoring.

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How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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