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School Name
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Schools Health and Safety Curriculum Audit
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Address
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Personnel Involved in Audit
Art Dept Audit (AD)
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Is there an Art Department?
Art Health & Safety Management
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ART1. There is an up to date departmental Health & Safety policy
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Date of last review:
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ART2. Evidence to show that colleagues in the department aware of the policy and have access to it
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ART3. The department has documented risk assessments and where applicable, safe systems of work for all significant risks identified
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- Risk assessments in place for activities which pupils undertake
- Risk assessments in place for activities which staff & technicians undertake
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ART4. Risk Assessment subject to periodic reviews
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Date of last review
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ART5. Evidence that relevant risk assessments have been communicated to staff
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- Covered during induction
- Covered within staff handbook
- Referenced in team meetings
- Copy provided to each employee following review
- Displayed in public area
- Sent via email
- Communicated during staff training days
- Evidence of signature sheets to confirm policy has been read and understood
- Evidenced via agenda
- Evidenced via meeting minutes
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ART6. Department has documented procedures for the induction and hold up to date training records of staff
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ART7. Health and Safety related rules/procedures in place, shown to pupils & enforced
Art COSHH
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ART8. Inventory in place of chemicals held within the department with amounts, location and hazard identification present
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ART9. Hazcards and/or COSHH risk assessments in place for all hazardous chemicals
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ART10. Chemicals stored correctly, adequately labelled and in bunds (should be able to hold 110% of contents)where necessary
Art Pottery
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Is there an onsite Kiln?
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ART11. Kiln is caged or in a separate lockable room?
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ART12. Kiln doors are fitted with an interlock system to prevent opening during fire
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ART13. Mechanical ventilation in place for kiln
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ART14. Kiln warning arrangements in place to indicate when in use
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ART15. Maintenance/service records available for equipment
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ART16. There are at least two competent staff to use kilns
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ART17. Clear space and no combustible materials around the kiln (750mm above, 300mm sides and 600mm to rear)
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Art18. There are written operating instructions (including emergency procedures) displayed or easily accessible?
Art Equipment
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ART19. Dark rooms are suitable for use by staff and pupils
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- Ventilation is suitable with am extractor hood where chemicals are being mixed
- Furniture is adequately positioned with sliding doors utilised to prevent obstructions in dimly lit areas
- Floors are slip resistant
- Controlled access to dark room which ensures lone working is obvious to those externally
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ART20. Craft knives locked away and checked in after use
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ART21. Equipment (pottery wheels, pug mills, guillotines, etc) safely positioned and guarded
Art Work Environment
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ART22. Storage of items are reasonably tidy with no combustible materials located near to sources of ignition
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ART23. Classrooms of adequate space for number of students and activities undertaken?
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ART24. Art room is locked off when not in use
Art Fire & First Aid
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ART25. Fire fighting equipment suitable for the environment
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ART26. First Aid equipment needed for immediate remedial measures is easily available
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The following questions are based upon recommendations of CLEAPSS Guidance G79 - for further details refer to this document.
Design & Technology Dept Audit (DT)
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Is there a D&T Department?
D&T Health and Safety Management
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DT1. There is an up to date departmental Health & Safety policy
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Date of last review:
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DT2. Evidence to show that colleagues in the department aware of the policy and have access to it
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DT3. The department has documented risk assessments and where applicable, safe systems of work for all significant risks identified
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DT4. Risk Assessment subject to periodic reviews
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DT5. Department has documented procedures for the induction and hold up to date training records of staff (which includes 5 yearly refreshers for D&T departmental staff)
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DT6. Health and Safety related rules/procedures in place, shown to pupils & enforced
D&T COSHH
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DT7. Inventory in place of chemicals held within the department with amounts, location and hazard identification present
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DT8. Hazcards and/or COSHH risk assessments in place for all hazardous chemicals
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DT9. Chemicals stored correctly, adequately labelled and in bunds (should be able to hold 110% of contents)where necessary
D&T Equipment
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DT10. Maintenance / service records available for equipment<br>(This includes in house checks as well as annual inspection, see CLEAPSS H&S maintenance of DT workshop equipment L254)
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DT11. Local Exhaust Ventilation is subject to regular maintenance & thorough examination at least every 14 months
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DT12. Air compressor equipment is maintained in good working order with a thorough scheme of examination where necessary (where the pressure multiplied by the internal volume of the pressure vessel exceeds 250 bar litres)
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DT13. Dangerous equipment securely stored with system in place for checking in such tools after use
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DT14. All fixed machines connected to the electrical supply through a fused switched disconnector or a lever-operated isolating switch
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DT15. Accessible emergency stop system in place which can only be reset by a key operated switch that is situated within view of the work area.
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DT16. Brakes fitted to relevant machines (circular saw, bandsaw and planner/thicknesser) to stop in 10 seconds or less
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DT17. Gas Cylinders are suitably stored
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- Cylinders are kept upright and secure to prevent it from falling over
- Oxygen, acetylene and propane used for welding are stored in well-ventilated, lockable, outside store cupboards
- Cylinders should not be stored below ground or next to drains or other places where gas can sink
- Cylinders in current use may be kept on a trolley in a well-ventilated area way from combustible materials and having direct access to the outside of the building
- No gas cylinders of any type should be stored in cupboards designed for the storage of flammable liquids
- Flashback arrestors are a mandatory requirement and must always be fitted
D&T Work Environment
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DT18. Hazard / warning signs suitable to indicate hazards such as guards over moving parts
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DT19. Electricity shut off and gas isolation valves accessible, working and available to staff
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DT20. There sufficient clear space around fixed machines and are safe working areas clearly defined (As recommended in Building Bulletin 81)
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DT21. RCD protection in place for electrical systems (Fixed, Socket Outlets or Portable)
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DT22. Classrooms of adequate space for number of students and activities undertaken (100 square metres for a workshop of 20)
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DT23. The work environment is suitable for the work being undertaken (Lighting, Ventilation, Housekeeping, Space)
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DT24. Sufficient storage space available and reasonably tidy with no accumulation of materials in working areas
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DT25. Is the wood and metal store tidy, with adequate racking and away from teaching areas
D&T Fire & First Aid
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DT26. Fire fighting equipment suitable for the environment
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DT27. First Aid equipment needed for immediate remedial measures is easily available
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The following questions are based upon recommendations of CLEAPSS Guidance G79 - for further details refer to this document.
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Other subjects within D&T department
- Food Technology
- Textiles
Textiles Health and Safety Management
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T1. The department has documented risk assessments and where applicable, safe systems of work for all significant risks identified
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T2. Risk Assessment subject to periodic reviews
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T3. Health and Safety related rules/procedures in place, shown to pupils & enforced
Textiles COSHH
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T4. Inventory in place of chemicals held within the department with amounts, location and hazard identification present
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T5. Hazcards and/or COSHH risk assessments in place for all hazardous chemicals
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T6. Chemicals stored correctly, adequately labelled and in bunds (should be able to hold 110% of contents)where necessary
Textiles Equipment
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T7. Dangerous equipment securely stored with system in place for checking in such tools after use
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T8. Evidence that Sewing machines are serviced at least annually
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T9. There sufficient clear space around fixed machines and are safe working areas clearly defined (As recommended in Building Bulletin 81)
Textiles Work Environment
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T10. Classrooms of adequate space for number of students and activities undertaken (100 square metres for a workshop of 20)
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T11. The work environment is suitable for the work being undertaken (Lighting, Ventilation, Housekeeping, Space)
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T12. Carpet free areas utilised for Textiles department
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T13. RCD protection in place for electrical systems (Fixed, Socket Outlets or Portable)
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T14. Sufficient storage space available and reasonably tidy with no accumulation of materials in working areas
Textiles Fire & First Aid
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T15. Fire fighting equipment suitable for the environment
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T16. First Aid equipment needed for immediate remedial measures is easily available
Food Technology Health and Safety Management
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FT1. The department has documented risk assessments and where applicable, safe systems of work for all significant risks identified
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FT2. Risk Assessment subject to periodic reviews
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FT3. Health and Safety related rules/procedures in place, shown to pupils & enforced
Food Technology COSHH
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FT4. Inventory in place of chemicals held within the department with amounts, location and hazard identification present
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FT5. Hazcards and/or COSHH risk assessments in place for all hazardous chemicals
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FT6. Chemicals stored correctly, adequately labelled and in bunds (should be able to hold 110% of contents)where necessary
Food Technology Equipment
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FT7. Dangerous equipment securely stored with system in place for checking in such tools after use
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FT8. Evidence that Pressure cookers are subject to annual inspection by competent persons
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FT9. Portable food mixers / processors kept clean and in good order with safety interlocks working
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FT10. Safety chain fitted to gas cookers
Food Technology Work Environment
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FT11. Classrooms of adequate space for number of students and activities undertaken (100 square metres for a workshop of 20)
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FT12. RCD protection in place for electrical systems (Fixed, Socket Outlets or Portable)
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FT13. The work environment is suitable for the work being undertaken (Lighting, Ventilation, Housekeeping, Space)
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FT14. Electricity shut off and gas isolation valves accessible, working and available to staff
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FT15. Fridges and freezers in good condition and working at appropriate temperatures with suitable arrangements for storing raw and cooked foods
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FT16. Floors coverings in good condition with no gap between the base units of cupboards and the floor
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FT17. Effective seals between worktops and adjacent walls and in joins in the work surfaces
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FT18. Sufficient storage space available and reasonably tidy with no accumulation of materials in working areas
Food Technology Fire & First Aid
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FT19. Fire fighting equipment suitable for the environment
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FT20. First Aid equipment needed for immediate remedial measures is easily available
Physical Education Audit (PE)
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Is there a PE department?
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To be used within specific curriculum areas in KS3 - KS5 in conjunction with the general school checklist.
The following questions are based upon recommendations of AfPE 'Safe Practice in PE and School Support' - for further details refer to the relevant section in the guidance.
PE Health and Safety Management
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PE1. There is an up to date departmental Health & Safety policy
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Date of last review:
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PE2. Evidence to show that colleagues in the department aware of the policy and have access to it
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PE3. The department has documented risk assessments and where applicable, safe systems of work for all significant risks identified
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PE4. Risk Assessment subject to periodic reviews
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PE5. Department has documented procedures for the induction and hold up to date training records of staff
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PE6. Staff hold recognised and current qualification (e.g. NGB award) for potentially hazardous activities (swimming, trampolining, gymnastics, rugby coaching, etc)
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PE7. All colleagues in the department have access to AfPE 'Safe practice in PE and school sport'
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PE8. Fitness Rooms: Access is restricted when not in use and formal induction process in place for all fitness room users including school staff
PE Storage
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PE9. Sufficient storage space and reasonably tidy
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PE10. Changing accommodation adequate space to change safely and store clothes/bags
PE Work Environment
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PE11. Safety glazing to BS6206 or glazing film applied to glass within sports halls, gymnasiums, etc
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PE12. Lighting protected/positioned to avoid damage and adequate for activities taking place
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PE13. Heating maintained at a comfortable temperature
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PE14. Flooring/surfaces maintained in good condition and provide a uniform surface
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PE15. Playing fields/pitches visually inspected before use and free from hazardous materials
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PE16. PE facilities such as trampolines locked when not in use to prevent unauthorised access
PE Equipment
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PE17. PE equipment inspected within past 12 months by a competent person and regular informal checks are conducted by staff
PE First Aid
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PE18. Adequate access to first aid provision at all times
Science Audit (SC)
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To be used within specific curriculum areas in KS3 - KS5 in conjunction with the general school checklist.
The following questions are based upon recommendations of CLEAPSS NSEAD 'A guide to safe practice in art and design' - for further details refer to this guidance document. -
Is there a Science department?
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The following questions are based upon recommendations of CLEAPSS guidance G271 - for further details refer to this document.
Science Health and Safety Management
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SC1. There is an up to date departmental Health & Safety policy
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Date of last review:
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SC2. Evidence to show that colleagues in the department aware of the policy and have access to it
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SC3. The department has documented risk assessments and where applicable, safe systems of work for all significant risks identified
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SC4. Risk Assessment subject to periodic reviews
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SC5. Department has documented procedures for the induction and hold up to date training records of staff
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SC6. Health and Safety related rules/procedures in place, shown to pupils & enforced
Science COSHH
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SC7. Inventory in place of chemicals held within the department with amounts, location and hazard identification present
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SC8. Hazcards and/or COSHH risk assessments in each lab/prep room for all hazardous chemicals
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SC9. Chemicals stored correctly, adequately labelled and in bunds (should be able to hold 110% of contents)where necessary
Science Equipment
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SC10. Evidence that fume cupboards have been checked within previous 14 months by a competent person
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SC11. Evidence that pressure vessels (such as autoclaves, pressure cookers and/or steam engines) have been inspected by a competent person
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SC12. Gas Cylinders are suitably stored with regulators checked annually
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- Cylinders are kept upright and secure to prevent it from falling over
- Oxygen, acetylene and propane used for welding are stored in well-ventilated, lockable, outside store cupboards
- Cylinders should not be stored below ground or next to drains or other places where gas can sink
- Cylinders in current use may be kept on a trolley in a well-ventilated area way from combustible materials and having direct access to the outside of the building
- No gas cylinders of any type should be stored in cupboards designed for the storage of flammable liquids
- Flashback arrestors are a mandatory requirement and must always be fitted
Science Work Environment
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SC13. Electricity shut off and gas isolation valves accessible, working and available to staff
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SC14. Classrooms of adequate space for number of students and activities undertaken
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SC15. Labs and prep rooms secure when staff are not present
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SC16. The work environment is suitable for the work being undertaken (Lighting, Ventilation, Housekeeping, Space)
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SC17. Sufficient storage space available and reasonably tidy with no accumulation of materials in working & storage areas
Science Fire & First Aid
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SC18. Fire fighting equipment suitable for the environment
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SC19. First Aid equipment needed for immediate remedial measures is easily available (including at least one eye wash point per lab)
Radioactive Sources
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Does the school have any Radioactive Sources?
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CLEAPSS L93
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SC20. Radioactive sources securely stored
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SC21. Radiation protection supervisor appointed and training received
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SC22. Radioactive Log up to date and in use
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SC23. Annual leak test conducted
