Liability and Risk Management Issues Associated with Exercise Equipment

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April 29, 2010

  • Purchase of substandard or defective equipment
  • Improper assembly/installation of equipment
  • Failure to properly maintain equipment or to follow manufacturer's promulgated maintenance schedules
  • Failure to remove equipment from service when it's in need of maintenance, repair, or replacement
  • Failure to keep fitness equipment clean, sanitary, and in proper working order
  • Failure to provide appropriate and proper instruction in the use of equipment
  • Failure to properly supervise equipment use

*Information was originally published in an American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation newsletter.

Accidents happen—and more often than you think. Did you know ISM insures over 200,000 students each year? We do! Through our international and domestic student coverages, we hear about accidents, claims, and lawsuits more frequently than we'd like, yet we're proud to be there to protect students and support schools when they do happen. Find out more about ISM's student insurances by visiting our International Student Health and Accident Insurance area, or our Student Accident Insurance area. Protecting your students has never been as easy.

Learn more about your school's risks. Join us on May 26 for part four of ISM's risk management Webinar series, Address Your School's Risks: Session 4: Athletic Risks and Summer Program. There are still 6 seats available!

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