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Risk Management
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Does the school have a set of risk assessments covering the key risks/activities within the school? (swimming pool, events, transport etc)
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Are risk assessments reviewed periodically?
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Have the risk assessments been shared with the relevant employees?
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Are copies of ECA/ASA providers risk assessments held where appropriate?
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Does the school maintain a PPE register?
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Does the school maintain a hazardous substances register?
Inspections and Corrective Actions
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Does the school have an inspection schedule?
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Are a record of monthly bus inspections available?
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Is all fire equipment in date for its quarterly AMC check?
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Are first aid kits in date for monthly inspection?
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Are AED’s in date for monthly clinic checks and 6 monthly AMC maintenance/calibration?
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Has a 3rd party safety audit been complete on the swimming pool, are corrective actions carried out
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Are all elevators in date for 6 monthly load testing?
Incident Investigation and Reporting
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Is there a register of incidents, injuries and near misses being maintained?
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Are incident reports documented and available for review?
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Does the school take corrective actions after incidents?
Emergency Management
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Does the school have a completed copy of the fire evacuation plan with an emergency response team nominated?
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Are staff aware of what to do in the event of a fire?
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Are termly fire drills being completed and recorded?
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Are fire evacuation plans displayed around the school? (should show assembly points, exit routes, you are here sign)
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Is the fire assembly area clearly marked?
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Are emergency plans in place for all emergency scenarios (crisis and disaster management)?
Security
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Are security guards available at all access and egress points?
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Are visitors and contractors signing in and out on a daily basis?
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Is there a lanyard system in place to clearly identify (staff/parents/visitors)?
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Does security have access to the CCTV system in the school?
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Do security guards hold a valid license?
Transportation and Traffic Management
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Is there a traffic management plan in place?
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Is there appropriate supervision in place at pick up and drop off zones?
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Are high visibility vests worn by all those involved in traffic management?
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Are traffic wands/batons available for those involved in traffic management?
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Is there a risk assessment in place for pick up and drop off?
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Do all bus drivers have a valid driving license and the relevant permits?
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Do all bus attendants have valid permits?
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Do all buses have assigned routes and seating plans?
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Do all buses have an emergency contact list?
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Does the facilities manager have the contact number of all buses for use in an emergency?
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Is there a risk assessment in place for buses?
Fire Alarm System and Firefighting Equipment
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Does the school have an in date Civil Defence license?
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Is the fire panel free of alarms?
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Are all exit routes clear of obstructions and trip hazards?
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Are all exits maintained and accessible (not locked)?
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Ensure safety signs, smoke detectors and sprinklers are not covered?
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Are all fire extinguishers and fire hose cabinets accessible and not blocked?
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Is wiring safe and in a good condition throughout the campus?
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Is there any visual damage to emergency lights or directional signs?
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Artworks, craftworks and teaching materials posted on the wall should not exceed 20% of the wall in a non-sprinklered section and 50% in a sprinklered section, is this the case?
Welfare Facilities
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Does the school have sufficient and hygienic drinking water?
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Is the hot water heating element disconnected from water coolers?
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Are toilets identified by signage as student/staff toilets male/female?
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Are there disabled toilets available?
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Are washrooms suitable for the students age?
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Is liquid soap available in all washrooms?
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Are washrooms being checked and signed for periodically?
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Are rest areas well ventilated, air conditioned, free of leaks?
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Does the school check water quality regularly?
Server Room
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Is there a fire suppression system available?
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Is there adequate AC to maintain the temperature (19-21 degrees)?
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Is the server room used for storage of other items?
Electrical Rooms
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Do the electrical rooms get locked to prevent unauthorised access?
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Are safety signs available on the entrance door (e.g. Electrical Hazard)?
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Ensure electrical rooms are not used for storage?
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Is there CO2 fire extinguishers available?
Play Areas
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Do internal play areas have plug sockets covered?
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Are the school playing areas are free of sharp edges?
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Is all play area equipment free from damage and appropriately secured to the ground?
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Is play area equipment suitable for the students age?
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Is there appropriate soft padding in place?
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Is there adequate shading in place in outdoor play areas?
General and Miscellaneous
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Are all school rooms labelled according to their assigned purpose?
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Is a no smoking policy enforced in the school?
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Does the school have a pest control agreement in place?
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Are all CCTV cameras operational?
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Are windows on upper levels secure and limited opening to 10-20cm?
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Is there suitable provision of finger guards throughout the school?
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Is there suitable provision of corner guards throughout the school?
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Is there suitable provision of soft padding throughout the school?
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Are cleaning materials kept in a lockable stowage?
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Are MSDS displayed in cleaning stowage’s?
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Are floor surfaces in a good condition?
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Are there wet floor signs available for during cleaning?
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Is classroom furniture fit for the age group and in a good state of repair?
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Are there visual alarms installed in music rooms?
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Are electrical cords properly stored to avoid trip hazards?
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In the library are books arranged securely and shelves are not overloaded?
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Is medical waste clearly distinguishable in yellow bins and bags and stored in a locked area?
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Are there disabled access ramps available on the ground floor?
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Are the school external areas clear of rubbish and any flammable materials?
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Does the schools have an in-date clinic license?
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