Treadmill safety

Before you buy

• Select a machine with protective covers to keep little fingers and hands away from as many moving parts as possible.
• Check that the machine has a safety stop switch to stop it quickly in case of an accident.
• Make sure that the treadmill you are using has a permanently attached warning label.

Safety at home

• The warning label should act as a constant reminder of the dangers associated with the use of a treadmill in relation to young children.
• Understand how to operate the treadmill and learn about the safety functions of the machine.
• Wear protective shoes suitable for walking or running when you are using the treadmill.
• Wherever possible, use the treadmill in a room away from young children. If this is not possible, use safety barriers to keep children away from the machine.
• Before using the treadmill ensure children cannot reach or touch the machine.
• Keep the area around the treadmill clear of objects.
• Do not allow young children near a moving treadmill.
• If possible, store the treadmill away from children.
• Keep the treadmill unplugged from power when it is not in use.
• When storing the treadmill, especially if it is folded, place it well out of child’s reach.