COVID-19 Georgia - GYM AND FITNESS CENTER GUIDELINES

This checklist will serve as a guide for continuing to work safely, efficiently, and profitably during the COVID-19 crisis. Gyms and fitness centers shall adhere to the guidelines for Non-critical Infrastructure – along with additional industry-specific guidelines below. Please note that this checklist is a hypothetical example and provides basic information only. It is not intended to take the place of, among other things, workplace, health and safety advice; medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; or other applicable laws. You should also seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of such checklist is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction. Source: https://www.georgia.org/covid19bizguide#critical

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1. Placing signage at any entrance to instruct patrons that they cannot enter if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19, had symptoms of COVID-19, or had contact with a person that has or is suspected to have COVID-19.
2. Placing signage at any entrance and throughout the facility to instruct patrons of the enhanced sanitation procedures, Social Distancing requirements, and other instructions and limitations, as applicable, set forth below.
3. If workers are present, screening patrons at entrance. Patrons exhibiting a temperature greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, cough, shortness of breath, or other respiratory symptoms shall not be permitted to enter.
4. Limiting occupancy to enforce Social Distancing requirements and to prohibit Gatherings.
5. Utilizing contactless forms of patron check-in.
6. Providing hand sanitizer stations for patrons and encouraging use.
7. Providing sanitation wipes at or near each piece of equipment and requiring users to wipe down the equipment before and after use.
8. Requiring workers to patrol patron areas to enforce the equipment wipe-down policy and conduct additional cleanings during times when equipment is not being used.
9. Limiting use of cardio machines to every other machine to maintain acceptable Social Distancing between users.
10. Enforcing Social Distancing and prohibiting congregating between non-cohabitating patrons, especially in pools, group fitness classes, and in areas where group sports regularly occur.
11. Encouraging patrons to conduct their workout and exit the facility without unnecessary delay.
12. Complying with the regulations for “Childcare Facilities” included in Section VII of this Order titled "Children" if childcare services are provided.
13. Closing the following facilities and equipment within a gym or fitness center: pools, basketball courts and other group sport areas, hot-tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and tanning beds.
14. Limit locker room use and avoid use if possible.
15. Requiring patrons to spray showers with a provided cleaning spray after use.
16. Requiring workers to clean and sanitize bathrooms and locker rooms regularly throughout the opening hours in addition to the regular cleaning schedule.