Children's Health and Safety Checklist JB

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Foyer

• Stair Door Self Closing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current Immunisation Schedule Displayed for Parents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aiders List Displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aiders Certificates current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Attendance Register: Signed, Accurate, and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Evacuation Information and Routes

• Escape route free from Obstructions,

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency signs easily seen and secured in position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation map Displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen

Chemicals

• Minimal amounts stored in the room containers no larger than 5 Litres

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cupboards with Chemicals are Labelled Dangerous and display first aid plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers are appropriate and clearly labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers Childproof and or inaccessible to Children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Use of Power Boards Limted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Double Adaptors used in Centre

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Electrical Plugs, Sockets and Switches free from Damage (Visually check for No Cracks, splits or loose parts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Electrical Leads free from Damage <br>1. Check for splits or exposed cables. (Turn Off and Unplug before visually inspecting for damage)<br>2. Check Plug ends are secured and no wires Showing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Leads and Power Boards out of Reach of Children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective caps on unused power points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cleaning

• Cleaning Schedule Charts must be displayed adhered to and signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Food Storage and Delivery

• Stored Food must be Dated with Used by Date and Date it was Unpacked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dry Goods Checked, Documented and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records of Approved Suppliers are Kept Current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playrooms

• Containers Childproof and or inaccessible to Children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers are appropriate and clearly labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimal amounts stored in the room containers no larger than 5 Litres

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cupboards with Chemicals are Labelled Dangerous and display first aid plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of Power Boards Limited (Double Adaptor not to be used)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Electrical Plugs, Sockets and Switches free from Damage (Visually check for No Cracks, splits or loose parts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Electrical Leads free from Damage <br>1. Check for splits or exposed cables. (Turn Off and Unplug before visually inspecting for damage)<br>2. Check Plug ends are secured and no wires Showing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Leads and Power Boards out of Reach of Children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective caps on unused power points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Children's Contact numbers in each Room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aiders List Displayed and Current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Evacuation Routes (Unobstructed, Signposted, Displayed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sun Protection Available and Applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hats Worn by Carers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hats Worn by Children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Floors

• Clean of Rubbish and unnecessary equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Holes, Crack , Tears

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways Clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Trip Hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spills cleaned as they occur

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Nappy Change Bottle Prep

Chemicals

• Minimal amounts stored in the room containers no larger than 5 Litres

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers are appropriate and clearly labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cupboards with Chemicals are Labelled Dangerous and display first aid plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers Childproof and or inaccessible to Children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid Contents checked as correct and Expiry Dates Current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No loose or broken Tiles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Leaking Taps or Taps with Issues such as Hard to turn on or off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Hinges Loose or Noisy or other Maintenance issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand Washing Procedures / Illustrated Steps are Clearly Displayed for Children at Eye Level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Soiled Clothing , Nappies are Kept in Sealed Containers and are Inaccessible to All Children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bathroom Cleaning schedule chart must be displayed, Adhered to and signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bottle Prep Procedure must be Displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of Power Boards Limited (Double Adaptor not to be used)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Electrical Plugs, Sockets and Switches free from Damage (Visually check for No Cracks, splits or loose parts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Electrical Leads free from Damage <br>1. Check for splits or exposed cables. (Turn Off and Unplug before visually inspecting for damage)<br>2. Check Plug ends are secured and no wires Showing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Leads and Power Boards out of Reach of Children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective caps on unused power points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Floors

• Clear of Rubbish and Unnecessary Equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Holes, Crack , Tears

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways Clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Trip Hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spills cleaned as they occur

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Staff Room

• Electrical Appliances are unplugged when not in use, Stored Correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Watching Out for You" Poster is Displayed (Workers Comp)Use of Power Boards Limited (Double Adaptor not to be used)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of Power Boards Limited (Double Adaptor not to be used)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Electrical Plugs, Sockets and Switches free from Damage (Visually check for No Cracks, splits or loose parts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Electrical Leads free from Damage <br>1. Check for splits or exposed cables. (Turn Off and Unplug before visually inspecting for damage)<br>2. Check Plug ends are secured and no wires Showing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Leads and Power Boards out of Reach of Children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective caps on unused power points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

NoticeBoard

• Tidy Easy to Read

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Items Current and Relevant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playgrounds

• Any excessive amounts of Vegetation fallen from Garden to be removed and Placed in Vegetation bin for Disposal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of any animal droppings, Hives, Nests or Webs. Uses Broom to remove Cob Webs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sandpit Clean and Disinfected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sandpit cover in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Garden Free of Poisonous Plants, Foliage not a Hazard to Vision or Activities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CarPark and Surrounds

• Free from Peeling Paint

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from Cracked Plaster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drainage Adequate and Covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows well maintained and clean , No breakages / Cracks in Glass

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors well Maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof Gutters and Downpipes in Good Condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate Shade areas Provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tap Water kept below 43.5 Deg Celsius

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Clothes Lines

• Adjustable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Loose or Broken Lines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noises

• Do you or Staff Members have to raise their voices to be heard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any Disruptive or distracting Noises

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any sources of Excessive noisei the Immediate work area or from an External Source

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Valuable Items appropriately stored when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff not alone or Working in Isolation (Within Ear and / or Sight Range

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff Illness Records Maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Health and Safety Comments

• Action Items / Who is Responsible for Action Close Out. / Date Action is to be completed by / Completed Date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• I have been informed of the basic outline of the audit conducted on ___________

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