Chester Zoo - Workplace Safety Inspection

• Department

• Area

• Manager

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspection carried out by

• Location
  Address

FIRE PREVENTION

• Is combustible waste kept to a minimum and removed regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mechanical plant and electrical switch rooms clear of stored items; is equipment accessible; and where appropriate – kept locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all portable electrical equipment: Clear of combustible items? | In good condition? | Tested annually (P.A.T)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any personal electrical equipment, such as phone chargers/ radio’s etc in use? , If so are they: CE marked and of good quality? | In good condition? | Tested annually (P.A.T)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cables and leads: Routed so as not to be prone to damage from trips or entanglement? | In good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where extension cables are used are they: | In good condition | Tested annually (P.A.T)? | No longer than 3m in length? | Fully unwound/extended and not coiled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all heating equipment: Clear of clear of combustible items? | In good condition? | Clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff know how to report a fault with electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all storage of combustible items kept to a reasonable minimum and kept at a distance from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is outdoor storage of combustible items, close to buildings and perimeter fences, kept to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all combustible chemicals and/or fuels stored appropriately in suitable containers/cupboards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where gas cylinders are present are they chained upright and hose fittings appear to be in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of smoking activities outside of designated staff smoking areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there is a designated staff smoking area outside does it have suitable bins that are emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTES

• Are escape routes kept free from trip hazards and obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits kept free from obstruction and obstacles on both sides of the doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all emergency signage in place and clearly readable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors and /or floor coverings on escape routes in good condition so as not to be a trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting - including emergency lighting - on escape routes adequate in both daylight and darkness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps and stairways on escape routes in good condition with suitable handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are charges in floor level on escape routes clearly visible or highlighted so as to prevent trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT & PROVISONS

• Are fire extinguishers in the correct position, tamper evident tag in place and kept free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire blankets - where provided - in the correct position and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors in good condition, kept closed and close fully into door frame rebate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all staff – including seasonal and interns – attended/completed Fire Safety training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SIGNOFF

• Inspector's Name & Signature

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• Manager's Name & Signature

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