Supervision Concerns
As we've mentioned, there are specific safety concerns to be aware of in the weight room. Here are a few supervisor concerns to be aware of:
- No student should be left alone in the weight room without supervision.
- Students should not be given a key to the weight room if a qualified instructor isn't available.
- Instructors and supervisors should not lift weights when they are on duty.
Lifting weights unsupervised can increase your risk of injury.
- Do not allow too many lifters in the weight room at any one time. There are inherent dangers of free weights and machines; therefore, your school should determine the maximum number of lifters at one time.
- Consider having participants sign a waiver to provide liability protection to the school district. It is important, however, to understand that the waivers don't hold up in the court of law. They are just used to indicate the individual involved in the activity understands the risks that are inherent to the activity.
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