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Monitoring restrooms and locker rooms with a consistent inspection program can help reduce the likelihood they become a hazard zone.
Published on April 8, 2026
Slips and falls due to excess water and debris on the bathroom or locker room floor can be some of the more frequently reported claims. Overflowing sinks and toilets can also lead to extensive repair and water extraction costs. Left unmonitored, either can quickly result in inches of water on gym floors, saturated mats and flooded foam landing pits.
Because bathrooms are concealed areas, staff should ensure supervision practices comply with applicable safeguarding and reporting laws.
Lockers and sinks should be periodically checked to ensure they are securely fastened to the wall and free of defects. A broken locker door can lead to a variety of hazards. Secure or remove it as soon as possible. Conducting frequent inspections can also reduce potential theft from unmonitored locker room areas.
The frequency of your inspections depends on how often the restrooms and locker rooms are used and the number of clients in your facility each day. Inspection frequency should be based on the nature of your operations, facility layout, staffing, and any applicable laws.
Inspections should be thorough. Check stalls, under fixtures, trash cans and floor mats. If a stall is occupied, wait for it to become available so it can also be checked. Utilize a checklist, this way, nothing is overlooked. The checklist should include a space for a time and date as well as the person’s initials.
Immediately take corrective action to resolve any hazard you find. If the floor is wet, post warning signs to advise guests of a potentially hazardous condition. Educate staff in the process of mitigating the hazard, which can include the location of the emergency water shutoff should they need to do so.
Most importantly, keep your inspection process consistent and well documented should you need to refer to it later. Maintain records in accordance with your document retention policies and applicable law.
If an incident occurs, your agent should be notified.
Learn more about controlling slip, trip and fall exposures at your gym.