The Unexpected Joy of Health & Safety: Nick Solski on Partnering Boomers and Swingers Club with Obbi

Nick Solski CCM, the owner of the popular Boomers and Swingers club, never imagined he’d find himself making a social media post about safety and compliance – let alone praising it. Like many club owners, his relationship with the topic started off on shaky ground, to say the least.

“A post I never thought I’d make…,” Nick said, setting the stage for his candid testimonial about his journey from hating safety and compliance to embracing it as a key part of his business operations. In his early days, Nick took a practical, albeit overly simplified, approach to workplace safety: just use common sense. “It’s not the most exciting of topics” he admitted. “I’ve always said, just use common sense when doing a task, and all will be ok.”

However, as Nick learned through the day-to-day challenges of running a club, “Relying on common sense can lead you wide open for risk.” He started noticing how easily employees put themselves at risk, not out of negligence, but due to a lack of understanding of the consequences of their actions. This growing concern over safety in the workplace led him to rethink his approach.

The turning point came during casual conversations with Gareth Macklin, CEO of Obbi, at club industry events in Tenerife and Las Vegas. That’s when Nick was introduced to Obbi’s innovative online platform for safety, compliance and training.

“Ever since I started working, I’ve hated dealing with anything health and safety-related. Now, I love my safety and compliance system!” Nick said. Obbi’s platform transformed his outlook. No longer a tedious box-ticking exercise, safety and compliance became something tangible, trackable, and—most importantly—effective.

Obbi’s system allows Nick to ensure his staff is fully trained, with every step of their tasks documented. “In today’s compensation culture, I can make sure my staff are trained, it’s documented, and every step of every job can be ticked off on an app, with photo proof if needed,” he explained. This not only saves time but offers invaluable peace of mind. “I still haven’t used all of the features that the system can do, but I can sleep easy at night knowing if someone does have an accident, I’ve done all I can as a business owner to mitigate the risk through documented training.”

For club owners like Nick, Obbi’s platform simplifies what can often feel like an overwhelming and bureaucratic process. And it’s not just Nick who sees the value in the partnership—Gareth Macklin, CEO of Obbi, echoed his excitement for their collaboration.

“At Obbi, we’re passionate about making safety and compliance something that supports clubs rather than something they dread. Our partnership with Boomers and Swingers is a great example of how our platform can take the stress out of compliance and offer a practical solution that saves time while helping clubs ensure the highest standards are met,” says Gareth.

Obbi’s online platform enables clubs like Nick’s to navigate today’s fast-paced environment without losing sight of the fundamental importance of safety and training. In a world where accidents can lead to devastating consequences for both employees and business owners, having the right tools in place can make all the difference.

Nick’s transformation from a safety and compliance skeptic to an advocate speaks to the power of a user-friendly system that puts owners in control of their own compliance and safety standards. For other club owners still on the fence about embracing a formal safety and compliance system, Nick’s advice is simple: “I’ve done all I can as a business owner to mitigate the risk. Can you say the same?”

In today’s world, it’s not just about common sense—it’s about having the right systems in place to keep your team and business safe. And with Obbi, it seems like that task has never been easier.

Contact us today to see how Obbi can help make your club safer.