Treadmill Mechanical Safety – Avoiding Injury from Moving Parts
Learn about treadmill mechanical safety to avoid injury. Our guide covers pinch points at the rollers and incline, and the risks of moving belts and flywheels.
The Main Hazard: The Moving Belt and Deck
The most obvious danger. Emphasizing never to step on a moving belt and to be aware of the gap between the belt and the side rails.
Pinch Points at the Rear Roller
Highlighting the area where the running belt feeds into the rear roller as a serious pinch point for fingers, loose clothing, and pet tails.
Pinch Points in the Incline Mechanism
Warning users to keep hands, feet, and objects clear of the incline assembly underneath the treadmill, especially when it is in operation.
Internal Hazards: Flywheels and Drive Belts
Stressing that the motor cover should always be in place during operation to protect from the fast-spinning motor flywheel and drive belt.