Children's Services Monthly Audit

• Document No.

• Children's Services Monthly Audit

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Car park and outside entry area

• Is the car park free of broken glass and general rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the common walk ways free of trip hazards including potholes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is gate, fences or signage free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the garden been maintained this month? For example removal of weeds and mowing.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting adequate for early morning/late evening pick ups during winter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site access for fire fighting vehicles is free from obstruction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Centre entry/foyer

• Is the area free of any trip, or slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No items blocking passageways, fire doors, and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from non-essential items and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there access to safety information for parents such as brochures or flyers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the door locking security button functioning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchboard cupboard locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers properly located, signed and checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers pressure gauge is in the "green"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exit signs illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances in safe working order and switched off, (where appropriate), when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the electrical points have child protection devices installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a mat provided for drying shoes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reception and office area

• Is the area free of unnecessary trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No items blocking passageways, fire doors, and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from non-essential items and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the testing and tagging current for all electrical leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances in safe working order and switched off, (where appropriate), when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the office staff have access to ergonomic information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plaster of the walls in good condition? Free of cracks or holes as plaster can be hazardous when damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• It's the keypad working on the door to the hallway?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Emergency Management Plan in a prominent position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the office tidy and the books and folders stored neatly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff training and induction records available and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sign in register is being used correctly? (You may need to sample a few names)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rules for contractors/tradespersons being adhered to (i.e. inductions, JSA, permits, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the furniture and equipment adequate and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have new employees been introduced to the emergency action plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Consulting rooms

• Emergency management plans in a prominent position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean and free of trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All leads tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances in safe working order and switched off, (where appropriate), when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a high risk for manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the walls free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Staff room

• Is the room free of trip hazards? Such as handbags on the floor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from non-essential items and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the seating in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OHS Notice board up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all leads tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances in safe working order and switched off, (where appropriate), when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchens

• No items blocking passageway, fire doors, and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from non-essential items and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers properly located, signed and checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher pressure gauge is in the "green"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire blanket available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand washing information available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand washing tap is on a sensor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Children's allergy information available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff lifting correctly? (Avoiding twisting the back and holding objects at a distance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all leads tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances in safe working order and switched off, (where appropriate), when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wet floor signs available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Food appropriately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors and benches clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cooking equipment is clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubbish bins are emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor mats clean both on top and under?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit plan displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors free of oil, grease, or any other slip or trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access to first aid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exhaust fans clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cook using correct manual handling techniques when using dish washer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OHSC

• Are the emergency exit signs visible and illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No items blocking passageway, fire doors, and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from non-essential items and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation map on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the storage area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff lifting correctly? (Avoiding twisting the back and holding objects at a distance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all leads tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances in safe working order and switched off, (where appropriate), when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No items blocking passage ways, fire doors, and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a supervision plan in place and are the staff aware of it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the chemical spray bottles labelled and out of reach from children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid equipment available and stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the staff have access to hi vis vests for transporting kids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the room lay out allow clear walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the rubbish bin being emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Room is free from staff medication?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a wet floor sign available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toys and surfaces being washed regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the walls free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers properly located, signed and checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher pressure gauge is in the "green"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Baby room

• Are the emergency exit signs visible and illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No items blocking passage ways, fire doors, and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation sign available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are not drinking hot drinks in the room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access to first aid in the room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the chemical spray bottles labelled and out of reach from children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all cots have functioning wheels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets are clean and free from slip and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nappy change area has an adequate amount of hand washing products?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bathroom checks being completed and have they been cleaned to an acceptable standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toys being picked up on a regular basis to reduce trips and falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff lifting correctly? (Avoiding twisting the back and holding objects at a distance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Soiled nappies are being disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the furniture and equipment in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hand washing information available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are soiled clothing being put into plastic bags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff cleaned the bathrooms safely? Eg wet floor signs and gloves.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is children's allergy informations availavble?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff using adult chairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff supervising effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the power points have safety plugs installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances in safe working order and switched off, (where appropriate), when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all leads tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from non-essential items and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Child care rooms

• Are emergency exit signs visible and illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No items blocking passage ways, fire doors, and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the chemical spray bottles labelled and out of reach from children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff using adult chairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff using correct manual handling techniques? ( also not lifting children that can walk unless required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the change stairs in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff supervising effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the bathrooms clean and free from slip and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wet floor signs available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hand washing information available in the bathrooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toys being picked up on a regular basis to reduce trips and falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are being emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy items and appliances cannot be knocked or pulled off benches and strike children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access to first aid equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sun smart info available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from non-essential items and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff medication is kept out of the room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Children's allergy information available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Laundry and chemical storage

• Is the door locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No items blocking passage ways, fire doors, and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from non-essential items and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE available? Gloves, mask, glasses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical leads tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances in safe working order and switched off, (where appropriate), when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the dryer lint catcher being cleaned regularly to prevent fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of slip trip and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all appliances in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff lifting correctly? (Avoiding twisting the back and holding objects at a distance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage room

• No items blocking passage ways, fire doors, and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from non-essential items and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavier items stored at waist height to prevent injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals labelled and MSDS available for all chemicals stored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hallway

• No items blocking passage ways, fire doors, and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from non-essential items and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand wash available outside doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exit signs visible and illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playground

• Is the entry and exits clearly marked and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No items blocking passage ways, fire doors, and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from non-essential items and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation map on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sharp objects removed or contolled? Eg. Iron veggie patch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff carrying kids through the playground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the privacy screening in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins available and being emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the shade adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trip hazards being controlled (toys)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the yard being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there first aid kits available for playground injuries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sunscreen available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor electrical points have safety plugs installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Animals secure and hutch free from hazards to kids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are supervising effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have cones available for isolating hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General safety requirements

• Have the first aid kits been checked using the first aid check list and contents are stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency backpack contents regularly checked and stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency mobile phone charged and has credit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard identification forms have been offered to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the hazards identified been communicated to the centre director?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barbecue gas cylinders are stored correctly, and the fittings are in safe working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty gas cylinders are removed from the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A