PD CEN/TS 17676:2022
This standard PD CEN/TS 17676:2022 Guidelines for the safe operation of fitness centres during an infectious outbreak is classified in these ICS categories:
- 03.080.30 Services for consumers
- 97.220.01 Sports equipment and facilities in general
This document specifies guidelines and recommendations for the safe operation of fitness centres during an infectious outbreak. This document sets out guidelines relative to the wide range of operating models for fitness centres with a framework of good practices for operators to use. This includes the operational and managerial procedures for offering and delivering the service covering users, staff, and contractors whilst on the premises. These guidelines will cover, but are not limited to: - overall risk reduction - the practise of social distancing and control of users - air treatment and ventilation - cleaning, hygiene and health protocols - management and training of staff and use of personal protective equipment This document is applicable to all publicly accessible fitness centres where physical activity for groups and/or individuals is delivered to all of its users in order to provide a safe and controlled environment. This document does not cover fitness centres where physical activity is exclusively secondary business. Note: A fitness centre is a publicly accessible place where diverse physical fitness activities for groups and/or individuals is delivered. Note: A fitness centre can comprise of an exercising area with equipment-based strength training, free weights, portable/fixed equipment and/or most often also cardiovascular training equipment/machines and/or frequently also group fitness training in specific rooms or in a studio.