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Site conducted on
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Conducted on
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Site Audit
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Prepared by
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Maintenance and Repair of Building
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Are the SafetyCulture inspections being carried out as per the agreed schedule?
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What templates have missed the agreed deadlines
- Weekly Building Checks
- Weekly Playground Checks
- Monthly Legionella Checks
- Monthly Emergency Lighting Checks
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Are there uneven, slippery, or damaged floors?
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Are all floor coverings securely fixed?
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Are any steps excessively worn or broken?
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Are stair treads and nosing’s in good condition?
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Are stairways and corridors lit adequately and working?
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Are all handrails and banister rails secured?
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Are there sufficient and adequate handrails?
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Are windows and window frames in good condition?
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Are window restrictors in place? (where applicable)
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Are there any cracks about which you would like a second opinion (potential structural issues)?
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Does any glass present a potential hazard?
Maintenance and Repair of Equipment
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Is equipment sited so as to reduce risks?
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Is equipment fixed/located securely?
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Are all guards functioning correctly?
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Are there an adequate number of safety signs displayed?
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Action to include what signs are required
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Is unused equipment stored safely?
Electrical Equipment
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Are cables secured?
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Is there any obvious damage to cables, plug tops, equipment casings?
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Are the electrical intake cupboards locked shut?
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Are the electrical intake cupboards signed appropriately?
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Is the emergency lighting tested monthly?
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Why?
Gas
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Are gas shut off valves easily accessible?
Water
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Who manages the arrangements for the prevention of legionella?
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Is regular water temperature testing and flushing taking place?
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Raised action for the completion of flushing
Waste Disposal
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Are waste paper bins emptied at the end of the day?
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Do you operate a yellow bag system for medical waste?
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Is flammable rubbish stored away from the building?
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Are arrangements in place for the disposal and collection of waste?
Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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Are all chemical substances stored appropriately?
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Enter an action to correct this situation
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Are data sheets and risk assessments available?
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Why?
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Are storage areas appropriately signed?
Housekeeping
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Is the school clean, tidy, corridors clear and items stored correctly without accumulations of rubbish/litter?
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Are all corridors, stairways, exits kept clear?
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Are there arrangements in place for frequent deep cleaning of hard surfaces, door handles, lift buttons, toys, keyboards etc. to control risk of infection?
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What are the arrangements?
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Are clear housekeeping and cleaning standards set down for the following
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Food preparation areas?
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Food consumption areas?
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Refrigerators/freezers/microwaves/toasters?
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Provided cooking facilities?
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Washing up and washing facilities/dishwashers?
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Water coolers/drinks dispensers?
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Toilets
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Hot and cold water
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Labelled drinking water
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Clothing storage
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Sanitary towel disposal
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Who is responsible for monitoring of the standards?
Fire Safety
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Are evacuation procedures displayed in all rooms?
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These must be in each room
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Are fire emergency routes and exits identified?
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What was the date of the last fire drill?
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What was the date of the last fire extinguisher check and when is the next one due?
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Who checks the fire alarm and records the results each week?
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Do you have written procedures for emergency evacuation?
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Are there means of escape and arrangements for the safe evacuation of disabled people?
Asbestos
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Is there a current asbestos survey available?
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Is there a current Asbestos Management Plan in place?
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This is required
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Are contractors who work within the premise aware of the plan?
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Copy of the Asbestos Management Plan to site with the school to be available to view at all times
Vehicles
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Do you separate vehicles and pedestrians?
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Do you have warning signs posted regarding pedestrian/vehicle risk?
Outside Areas
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External lighting?
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Clear routes for emergency vehicles?
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Car park areas?
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Safety signs?
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Walls and fences?
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Is the site clear of poisonous plants?
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Are plants sited in order to reduce potential hazard? (e.g. thorn bushes)
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Paths?
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Playgrounds/play areas?
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Grassed and garden areas?
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Pavements?
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Steps?
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Handrails?
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Manhole covers?
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Drain grilles?