LEISURE & HOSPITALITY
Bringing one’s own towel to the gym is also a good idea. A towel with a pattern on one side is an excellent choice because the gym-goer can then use one side for wiping their body and the other to place on the exercise equipment before using it. This way they will avoid any unnecessary contact between themselves and the apparatus.
It is hard to avoid some degree of hand contact with equipment, door handles, light switches and lockers. For this reason, gym-goers should avoid touching their nose, mouth or eyes during their workout. And as soon as they have finished, they should thoroughly wash and dry their hands.
environment for germs to flourish. And when one considers that people will inevitably reach inside a locker with their hands and touch the surfaces where other people have placed their outdoor shoes, outerwear – even their underclothes when going for a swim or a shower – any contact with the locker suddenly seems ill-advised.
Some gyms offer baskets of clean towels for use by customers. But how does one know that the same basket has not been used for taking away dirty towels for laundering? And if you borrow a mat for your yoga or Pilates class, what germs are likely to have been left behind on its surface by the previous user?
Proprietors of gyms have a duty of care to ensure their customers’ health and safety. However, there is no legal requirement for them to guarantee a minimum standard of cleaning or to provide specific hygiene solutions on their premises.
Some leisure centres provide hand sanitisers for use by their guests, plus a blue roll and sanitising spray for wiping down the gym equipment. But many gym-goers neglect to use these products either due to a
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shortage of time or an impatience to take their turn on the apparatus. It may also be the case that more ‘macho’ gym-goers are reluctant to display any concern about germs for fear that this might be perceived as a weakness. And customers who do make use of these sanitising products often complain that the supplies are inadequate and that they frequently run out.
A small amount of common sense can play a significant role in helping people to stay safe in the gym. Regular gym- goers should bring their own exercise mat with them to reduce the risk of cross-contamination, for example. They should also make full use of the sanitising equipment provided and alert a member of staff if the supply runs out.
Centrefeed rolls tend to be used up quickly because people typically pull out more than they need from the roll. Here a solution such as the Tork Reflex Single Sheet Centrefeed dispenser works well. This gives out only one sheet of paper at a time which prevents the paper from running out too quickly. Tork Reflex has become increasingly popular in gyms as a result.
Long-lasting liquid or foam soap systems in the gym washrooms will prevent supplies from running out, while disposable hand towels will provide a quick and convenient solution for drying the hands. A paper towel will also physically remove any bacteria from the hands that may have been left behind after washing.
A long-lasting towel system such as the Tork Matic Hand Towel Roll will ensure a continuous supply of paper in the gym washroom. The dispenser holds sufficient towels for up to 1,400 hand dries and gives out only one towel at a time, which means each washroom visitor only touches the towel they use.
A supply of Tork Alcohol Hand Sanitiser will complement the hand washing and drying products. This comes in both gel and foam formats and is effective against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi and moulds.
Today’s increased interest in working out is a highly positive force, particularly in an age when obesity is an ongoing concern. While there is obvious potential for cross- contamination in the gym, this should not deter anyone from keeping fit. A few simple adjustments to the gym- goer’s routine – along with a greater emphasis on hand hygiene – will allow people to work out safely and avoid picking up a bug as they exercise.
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