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Maintenance and Repair of Building

  • Are the SafetyCulture inspections being carried out as per the agreed schedule?

  • What templates have missed the agreed deadlines

  • Are there uneven, slippery, or damaged floors?

  • Are all floor coverings securely fixed?

  • Are any steps excessively worn or broken?

  • Are stair treads and nosing’s in good condition?

  • Are stairways and corridors lit adequately and working?

  • Are all handrails and banister rails secured?

  • Are there sufficient and adequate handrails?

  • Are windows and window frames in good condition?

  • Are window restrictors in place? (where applicable)

  • Are there any cracks about which you would like a second opinion (potential structural issues)?

  • Does any glass present a potential hazard?

Maintenance and Repair of Equipment

  • Is equipment sited so as to reduce risks?

  • Is equipment fixed/located securely?

  • Are all guards functioning correctly?

  • Are there an adequate number of safety signs displayed?

  • Action to include what signs are required

  • Is unused equipment stored safely?

Electrical Equipment

  • Are cables secured?

  • Is there any obvious damage to cables, plug tops, equipment casings?

  • Are the electrical intake cupboards locked shut?

  • Are the electrical intake cupboards signed appropriately?

  • Is the emergency lighting tested monthly?

  • Why?

Gas

  • Are gas shut off valves easily accessible?

Water

  • Who manages the arrangements for the prevention of legionella?

  • Is regular water temperature testing and flushing taking place?

  • Raised action for the completion of flushing

Waste Disposal

  • Are waste paper bins emptied at the end of the day?

  • Do you operate a yellow bag system for medical waste?

  • Is flammable rubbish stored away from the building?

  • Are arrangements in place for the disposal and collection of waste?

Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

  • Are all chemical substances stored appropriately?

  • Enter an action to correct this situation

  • Are data sheets and risk assessments available?

  • Why?

  • Are storage areas appropriately signed?

Housekeeping

  • Is the school clean, tidy, corridors clear and items stored correctly without accumulations of rubbish/litter?

  • Are all corridors, stairways, exits kept clear?

  • Are there arrangements in place for frequent deep cleaning of hard surfaces, door handles, lift buttons, toys, keyboards etc. to control risk of infection?

  • What are the arrangements?

  • Are clear housekeeping and cleaning standards set down for the following

  • Food preparation areas?

  • Food consumption areas?

  • Refrigerators/freezers/microwaves/toasters?

  • Provided cooking facilities?

  • Washing up and washing facilities/dishwashers?

  • Water coolers/drinks dispensers?

  • Toilets

  • Hot and cold water

  • Labelled drinking water

  • Clothing storage

  • Sanitary towel disposal

  • Who is responsible for monitoring of the standards?

Fire Safety

  • Are evacuation procedures displayed in all rooms?

  • These must be in each room

  • Are fire emergency routes and exits identified?

  • What was the date of the last fire drill?

  • What was the date of the last fire extinguisher check and when is the next one due?

  • Who checks the fire alarm and records the results each week?

  • Do you have written procedures for emergency evacuation?

  • Are there means of escape and arrangements for the safe evacuation of disabled people?

Asbestos

  • Is there a current asbestos survey available?

  • Is there a current Asbestos Management Plan in place?

  • This is required

  • Are contractors who work within the premise aware of the plan?

  • Copy of the Asbestos Management Plan to site with the school to be available to view at all times

Vehicles

  • Do you separate vehicles and pedestrians?

  • Do you have warning signs posted regarding pedestrian/vehicle risk?

Outside Areas

  • External lighting?

  • Clear routes for emergency vehicles?

  • Car park areas?

  • Safety signs?

  • Walls and fences?

  • Is the site clear of poisonous plants?

  • Are plants sited in order to reduce potential hazard? (e.g. thorn bushes)

  • Paths?

  • Playgrounds/play areas?

  • Grassed and garden areas?

  • Pavements?

  • Steps?

  • Handrails?

  • Manhole covers?

  • Drain grilles?

The templates available in our Public Library have been created by our customers and employees to help get you started using SafetyCulture's solutions. The templates are intended to be used as hypothetical examples only and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. You should seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of a template is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction. You should independently determine whether the template is suitable for your circumstances.