BISR Daily Routine Walk-around Checks - Outside

• Conducted on

  Date

• Location

  Select

Daily Playground Check

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Metal gate has removal lock in good work condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the rubber/synthetic under surfacing adequate for the fall height of the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the under surfacing under and around the equipment, and extending at least fall zone (1.5m - Early Childhood; 2.5m other) from equipment base?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fall zone free of rocks, stones, glass or other sharp objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other problems in the playground area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Playground area/equipment is free from:

  Select Nails Litter Glass Standing water Broken edges Loose connections Tears and Cuts

  • Nails
  • Litter
  • Glass
  • Standing water
  • Broken edges
  • Loose connections
  • Tears and Cuts

• Playground equipment is secured into the ground securely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fence is secured on all sides (mesh material pulled tightly with no gaps or sags), if applicable

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Outside faucet is covered with padding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mulch/compacted sand is at least 30cm deep around all fall zones

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sand box and other play equipment is free of mold/mildew?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sandpits free from unwelcome debris (glass, animal droppings, bottles)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water drains well from the playground to discourage standing puddles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All wooden apparatus are free of splinters, nails or broken parts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is area free from any tripping hazards (tree roots/remains of equipment/fallen tree branches/uneven under surfacing/damaged flooring)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shrubbery is free from weeds

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tyres (set/fixed/used in equipment) non-steel belted types?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was area free from other problems during the audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Foundation: All supporting posts are inspected to ensure their stability is maintained

• No excessive movement is present

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Cracks in wooden structures do not run the full length of the post

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• The ground/surface around the posts are not exposed

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Structures are not rotting/rusting away

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

Outside Areas - DAILY

• Entrance/Exit free of clutter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entrance/Exit gates in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perimeter Fencing and Gates

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Damaged vandalism etc

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Footpaths, Surface damage e.g. potholes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Raised paving, loose paving slabs, damage

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Litter

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Adverse weather conditions, Rain, Heat, Standing Water

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Playing Field, clean of clutter and in good condition

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Discarded needles, Broken Glass

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are there any timber equipment (tables) which have excessive warping or splintering?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all end sections of tubular steel capped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is protective paint (timber and steel) or coating in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment free from excessive rust, or is there evidence of broken members or cracked welds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plastic, fibreglass, sail, tarp components free of cracks, damage or wear and tear that would effect their durability or safe use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shackles, wire ropes and locks operating smoothly and lubricated if necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the sport equipment in play area are in good condition (table tennis, goalie nets)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the footpaths clear and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there traffic signs outside? Are they all in good condition? Size correct? Easy to see and read?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance/Workshop Area

• Has the last inspection been viewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the outstanding actions been addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage spaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entry and Exit walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways around workshop kept clear and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If storage space is outside, is there rails around the open area to seperate workshop and public space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workspace area/yard clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work height correct for the type of work and the employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General condition of racks and pellets?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights at gates are in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machines in Workshop

• Work bench clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools not in use kept in safe place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand tools in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power tools in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Building

• School Safety and Security Systems

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Alarms, CCTV functioning

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Building Fabric

• Doors and Windows, window restrictors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Check the external fabric of the school

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Outside drains Not blocked, clean and covered

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Equipment

• Benches, posts and guard rails are in a good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sandpit: Good condition, sand pit covered, no sharp edges

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Bins

• Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access: All structures with access to a higher level are inspected to ensure all:

• Hand and foot holds are present and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Non-slip treads are well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guardrails, handrails, barriers are in good condition (they are not missing/bent/broken/loosened)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Weekly Fire Alarm Checks

• Call Point Number (On each floor of a building,
  No more than 30 metres from any point in the building,
  No higher than 1.4 metres above the floor,
  In a visible & accessible location ,
  Additionally, in areas identified as high-risk)

• Location

  Select

• Date of Test - fire alarm

Fire Doors & Fire Evacuation Plans

• Monthly test of door release

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Monthly Visual Inspection of fire doors

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation plans are posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguishers in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Disabled Toilets Alarms

• Monthly Red Pull

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

Signed By

• Prepared by

  Select