Checklist template

Sauna, steam room and whirlpool safety for fitness centers

A ready-to-use checklist with 120 items in 6 sections, covering Temperatures, Timers and controls, Water quality, Signage, Cleaning, Logs. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 120 Items
  • 98 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 128 Points

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1. Temperatures 17 items

  1. Whirlpool water temperature (°F or °C) Number
  2. The whirlpool water is at 104°F (40°C) or below Yes / No 1 pt
  3. A handheld thermometer reading agrees with the whirlpool display within 2°F (1°C) Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Sauna air temperature at upper bench height (°F or °C) Number
  5. The sauna temperature is at or below the maximum set by company policy for the sauna Yes / No 1 pt
  6. A working thermometer is mounted inside the sauna where users can read it Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Steam room temperature at seated head height (°F or °C) Number
  8. The steam room temperature is at or below the maximum set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  9. A working thermometer is mounted inside or beside the steam room door Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The whirlpool heater's high-limit cut-off was tested at the last service, per the service record Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The sauna heater's high-limit cut-off was tested at the last service, per the service record Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The steam outlet is guarded or placed so that a seated user cannot touch the jet Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The guard rail around the sauna heater is in place and firmly fixed Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Sauna stones are stacked as the manufacturer specifies, with none cracked or crumbling Yes / No 1 pt
  15. No metal fastener heads are exposed on sauna benches or backrests Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Sauna and steam room door handles are wood or another material that stays cool to the touch Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Temperature control of the heat and water amenities Rating
    • All within limits and matching the displays 5 pts
    • Within limits but a display or thermometer is inaccurate 3 pts
    • A temperature above its limit 1 pt

2. Timers and controls 22 items

  1. The whirlpool jet timer is placed where a bather must leave the water to restart it Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The jet timer runs for no longer than the period set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The emergency shut-off switch for the whirlpool pumps is labeled and within sight of the tub Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The emergency shut-off stopped the pumps when tested Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The sauna heater switches off by timer at the end of its set period Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The sauna temperature control is locked or in a staff-only location Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The steam generator control is in a staff-only location Yes / No 1 pt
  8. A clock or sand timer can be seen from inside the sauna Yes / No 1 pt
  9. A clock or timer can be seen from inside the steam room Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The emergency call button inside the sauna worked when tested Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The emergency call button inside the steam room worked when tested Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The call button alarm can be heard or seen at the front desk Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Sauna and steam room doors open outward with a light push Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Sauna and steam room doors have no lock or latch Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The door window gives a clear view of the whole room from outside Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Interior light fixtures in the sauna and steam room have their protective covers Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The ground-fault protection on the whirlpool circuits is tested on schedule, per the log Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Whirlpool drain covers are in place, unbroken and held by all their screws Yes / No 1 pt
  19. The drain covers are an anti-entrapment type within their marked service life Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Installation date of the whirlpool drain covers Date
  21. A reach pole or life ring is mounted within reach of the whirlpool, as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  22. Condition of safety controls Rating
    • All timers, shut-offs and call buttons working 5 pts
    • One non-critical control faulty and reported 3 pts
    • Shut-off, call button or drain cover defective 1 pt

3. Water quality 25 items

  1. Sanitizer used in the whirlpool Choice
    • Chlorine
    • Bromine
    • Other
  2. Free chlorine or bromine reading in the whirlpool (ppm) Number
  3. The sanitizer reading is within the range required by local regulation and printed on the log sheet Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Whirlpool pH reading Number
  5. The pH is between 7.2 and 7.8, or within the range required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Combined chlorine reading (ppm) Number
  7. Total alkalinity reading (ppm) Number
  8. Reagents in the test kit are within their expiry date Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The water is clear enough to see the main drain cover Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The water surface is free of foam Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The automatic chemical controller's readings agree with the manual test Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The flow meter reading is within the range marked on the log sheet Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The filter pressure gauge is within its normal range Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The log shows the whirlpool was closed each time the sanitizer was out of range Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The procedure for a fecal or vomit incident is posted in the mechanical room Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The whirlpool is drained and refilled on the schedule set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Date of the last drain and refill of the whirlpool Date
  18. Bathers in the whirlpool during the visit did not exceed the posted maximum Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Shock treatment is done on the schedule set by company policy, per the log Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Water samples are sent for bacteriological testing as required by local regulation, with results on file Yes / No 1 pt
  21. The person responsible for the water holds the pool operator certification required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  22. Pool chemicals are kept in a locked room Yes / No 1 pt
  23. Acid and chlorine products are stored apart from each other Yes / No 1 pt
  24. Safety data sheets for the pool chemicals are kept where the chemicals are handled Yes / No 1 pt
  25. Whirlpool water quality at the time of the visit Rating
    • Clear and all readings in range 5 pts
    • One reading out of range and being corrected 3 pts
    • Sanitizer out of range with the whirlpool open 1 pt

4. Signage 21 items

  1. A rules sign is posted where it can be read from the whirlpool Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The whirlpool sign states the maximum water temperature Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The whirlpool sign states the recommended time limit Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The whirlpool sign advises pregnant women and people with heart conditions to consult a physician first Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The whirlpool sign warns against use after drinking alcohol Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The whirlpool sign states the minimum age or the supervision rule for children Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The maximum number of bathers is posted at the whirlpool Yes / No 1 pt
  8. A sign tells users to shower before entering the whirlpool Yes / No 1 pt
  9. A no-diving sign is posted at the whirlpool Yes / No 1 pt
  10. A sign at the sauna door carries the company-standard health warnings, including a time limit Yes / No 1 pt
  11. A sign at the steam room door carries the company-standard health warnings, including a time limit Yes / No 1 pt
  12. A sign tells users not to pour water or oils on the sauna heater unless the heater is designed for it Yes / No 1 pt
  13. A sign prohibits exercising and wearing sweat suits in the sauna Yes / No 1 pt
  14. A sign prohibits placing towels, paper or clothing on or near the sauna heater Yes / No 1 pt
  15. A sign inside each heat room points to the emergency call button Yes / No 1 pt
  16. A sign marks the whirlpool emergency shut-off switch Yes / No 1 pt
  17. A hot-surface caution is posted at the steam outlet Yes / No 1 pt
  18. A closed sign or barrier stands at every amenity that is out of service Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Signs are legible, with no fading or peeling from heat and humidity Yes / No 1 pt
  20. The operating permit for the whirlpool is posted, as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Safety signage at the amenities Rating
    • Complete and legible at all three 5 pts
    • Incomplete or worn at one 3 pts
    • Missing at one or more 1 pt

5. Cleaning 17 items

  1. Sauna benches are disinfected daily, per the cleaning log Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Sauna floor mats or duckboards are lifted for cleaning underneath Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Sauna wood has no splinters or cracked boards Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No towels, paper or clothing were found on or near the sauna heater Yes / No 1 pt
  5. No mold or mildew is visible on the steam room ceiling, grout or seats Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The steam room is disinfected daily with the product named by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The steam room floor drains freely, with no standing water Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Steam room seats and walls have no cracked tiles or sharp edges Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The deck around the whirlpool is slip-resistant, with no slime or algae Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The whirlpool waterline tile is free of scum Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Filter cartridges are cleaned or replaced on schedule, per the log Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Deck drains around the whirlpool are clear Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The handrail at the whirlpool steps is firm Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Whirlpool step edges are marked in a contrasting color Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The exhaust fan outside the steam room keeps the adjoining area free of fog Yes / No 1 pt
  16. No cleaning chemicals are left inside the sauna, steam room or whirlpool area Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Cleanliness of the sauna, steam room and whirlpool Rating
    • Clean with no mold, scum or damage 5 pts
    • Minor build-up in one amenity 3 pts
    • Mold, slime or damaged surfaces 1 pt

6. Logs 18 items

  1. Whirlpool water tests are logged at the frequency required by local regulation or company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Whirlpool water tests logged yesterday Number
  3. Each log entry carries the time and the tester's initials Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Each out-of-range reading in the last 30 days has a recorded action Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Log entries vary from reading to reading and are not filled in ahead of time Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Sauna and steam room temperatures are logged daily Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Staff look into the sauna and steam room at the interval set by company policy, per the check log Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The closing log confirms that both rooms were empty and the heaters off Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Logs are kept on site for the period required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Date of the last service of the steam generator Date
  11. Date of the last public health inspection of the whirlpool Date
  12. Deficiencies from the last public health inspection have been corrected Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Fainting, burn and slip incidents at the amenities are entered in the incident log Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Incidents at the sauna, steam room and whirlpool in the last 12 months Number
  15. Corrective actions from the previous amenity safety inspection have been completed Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Name of the manager on duty Short text
  17. Overall safety of the heat and water amenities Rating
    • All three safe to use 5 pts
    • Hazards found, and the amenity closed or corrected 3 pts
    • An amenity open with an uncontrolled hazard 1 pt
  18. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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