Annual General School Safety Inspection

• Inspection Title

• School / Location

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Has the last inspection been reviewed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any outstanding actions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drainage is good

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire lanes are clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sidewalks & parking lots are in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic signs & pavement markings are adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior lighting is sufficient

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails are provided on steps and in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof access is controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual playground inspection has been conducted and documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all but main entry door kept locked from the outside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visitor sign in log in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors to custodial and maintenance areas are kept closed and locked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All interior classroom doors are kept in a locked state

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surfaces are in good condition, even and uncluttered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entry and walkways kept clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staircases kept clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Railings in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No signs of leakage from roof or overhead pipes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carpets are free from tears or excessive wrinkles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows are free from cracks or breaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings are in place, clean and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation plan posted near the primary exit in every room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation/drills complete as per Alberta Fire Code

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers in place, unobstructed and properly charged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers serviced regularly<br>(check tag & monthly inspection form)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from the inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors are self-closing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting is operable and checked monthly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual fire alarm system check completed and functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No holes or missing ceiling tiles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No flammable coverings on windows or doors or hung from ceilings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wall art/teaching aids do not exceed 20% of wall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire rated doors in good condition and not propped open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Classroom folders in place and contents complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HZ Online Staff Updates Completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HZ Online Staff Training Completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lockdown Drills completed as per policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drill logs are completed for each drill

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke or heat detectors in place and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3 foot clearance maintained in front of and below electrical panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Room is free of flammable and combustible materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Panels are not being used as shelving

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuses, breakers and disconnects are properly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access door is fire-rated, self-closing and kept locked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily boiler checks are being conducted and recorded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE is available and being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDS in place for all controlled products, binder is easily located

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers are labeled and in good condition, with WHMIS labels in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Incompatible materials are segregated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No prohibited or outdated chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Items stored on shelves are properly stacked with weight distributed evenly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving and storage cabinets are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment and electrical cords observed to be in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carts are clean and well organized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable ladder provided, appropriate and in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disinfectant levels being tested and recorded at least weekly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate first aid kits available and contents maintained as per policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No expired or non-permitted items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid cabinets are highly visible and clearly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is easy access to the cabinet(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Medication administration authorizations completed for students with epipen/medications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any student medication managed by the school is secured and labeled properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The appropriate number of first aid attendants trained and designated as per policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• AED is in place, highly visible and easily accessed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• AED battery and pads are within expiry date, trauma kit is complete and in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The school had a current food permit posted and school community member certified in Food Safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Food safety and clean-up rules are posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE provided and worn by students and staff and stored properly when not in use (oven mitts, aprons)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving, counters and cabinets are clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment and electrical cords observed to be in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outlets not overloaded, extension cords not used as permanent wiring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stove hoods operational, filters clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Knives and sharp implements are stored in an appropriate manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand washing stations are available and stocked with soap and paper towel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No accumulation of surplus items, garbage or recyclables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All products and containers properly labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate storage and segregation of food and chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Food is stored in sealed, pest proof containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No evidence of pests

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refrigerators and freezers are temperature monitored and within acceptable range

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perishable food is within expiry date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitizer available for dish washing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Safety/Housekeeping

• Equipment operation area tidy/well organized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment and electrical cords/cover plates observed to be in good condition, 1 meter clearance from panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No food or drink in shop areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2 foot safety zone clearly marked around hazardous equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shop safety rules are communicated and clearly posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation is operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage/shelving/cabinets are tidy and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid/Emergency Preparedness

• First aid kit in place and adequately stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency eyewash available and maintained, bottles sealed/not expired

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazard Control

• Appropriate PPE provided and worn by students and staff and stored properly when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Push bars and blocks available and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical/Hazardous Materials Management

• Current chemical inventory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDS maintained for any controlled products

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste is properly stored, labeled and disposed of appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment

• Barriers in place to limit exposure to welding flash and sparks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment guards used at all times, saw blades retracted after use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment locked out when broken or being serviced; written lockout procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe operating procedures are posted near all major equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All major equipment is tied to the emergency stop

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment that requires it has magnetic switches to prevent unintended reactivation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency shut off switches unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Saw blades/grinder wheels are inspected before each use and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tool/equipment storage is tidy and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment is inspected regularly (each semester) and written records are kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention

• Approved container in place for flammable waste/oily rags and emptied daily

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible and flammable materials such as lumber stock and chemical solvents segregated from each other and from ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outlets not overloaded, extension cords not used as permanent wiring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste bins are noncombustible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust collection systems are provided and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammables stored in a proper flammables cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders are secured in an upright position, away from heat sources, clearly labelled with caps in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Safety/Housekeeping

• Aisles/floors/exits unobstructed, benches/sinks/counters, and prep areas clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment CSA approved, cords/cover plates in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No food or drink in lab areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lab safety rules are communicated and clearly posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A copy of "Safety in the Science Classroom" is readily available for reference

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid/Emergency Preparedness

• First aid kit in place and adequately stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency eyewash available and maintained, bottles sealed/not expired

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment

• Fume hood is operational/maintained and not used for storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe/appropriate disposal containers in place for broken glass/sharps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical/Hazardous Material Management

• Chemical storage areas are protected to prevent unauthorized access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper chemical storage,<br>incompatible materials are segregated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical inventory is current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDS maintained for any controlled products?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical containers are appropriate and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHMIS labels in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate chemical spill cleanup kits in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical waste is properly stored, labeled and disposed of appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refrigerators/freezers are labeled "no food or drink"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Household food items labeled "for science use only"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazard Control

• Lab aprons/coats available and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective eye wear available and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical/flame resistant gloves available and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lab risk assessments completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maximum occupancy signs posted in gymnasiums and auditoriums

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WCB and injury reporting documents posted in staff area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting is appropriate to the tasks being performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carts/dollies available for transporting heavy items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outlets and power bars in good condition; not overloaded; power bars plugged directly into walls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords not used as permanent wiring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage cabinets/shelving units stable and secure; not overloaded; in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage units greater than 5' are secured to the wall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials stored at appropriate height for item size and weight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No storage within 16" of ceiling in sprinklered rooms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage areas are not overloaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No accumulation of combustible materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teaching materials stored in tote boxes/covered containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CSA approved platform ladders/step stools are readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Classroom furniture is in good condition, stable, washable and non-porous

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation vents and grilles not blocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space heaters are CSA approved and used safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous chemicals stored in locked cabinets or out of reach of children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection Reviewed by:

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