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Studio Health and Safety CPD

Essential Training for Pilates Instructors and Studio Owners

Health and safety compliance is a critical responsibility for every Pilates professional. Yet many self‑employed instructors and even studio owners have little formal education on their legal obligations. This short CPD course provides clear, practical guidance on UK health and safety law as it applies to Pilates studios, gyms, and teaching environments.

You’ll learn the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA), including how it applies to self‑employed instructors, contractors, and studio owners. The course also explains the importance of maintaining up‑to‑date risk assessments, having a written health and safety policy, and understanding when insurance is legally required versus optional.

By the end of the module, you’ll have the knowledge to minimise risks, protect your clients, and safeguard your business against negligence claims.

Learning Objectives

This course will help you:

  • Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) and its relevance to Pilates professionals.

  • Recognise your legal obligations as an instructor, contractor, or studio owner.

  • Identify required and optional types of insurance for fitness businesses.

  • Develop and maintain risk assessments and health and safety policies.

  • Reduce the risk of accidents and potential liability in your teaching environment.

Prerequisites

This course is suitable for:

  • Pilates instructors teaching with or without apparatus.

  • Studio owners operating from home or commercial venues.

  • Contractors working in another instructor’s or studio owner’s facility.

Duration & Assessment

  • Study Time: 2 hours of lectures.

  • Assessment: Multi‑answer summative test to confirm understanding.

  • Certification: CPD recognition upon successful completion.