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  • EASTERN COMMUNITY CAMPUS

  • Conducted on

  • B. HUTCHINGS

  • TROWBRIDGE RD.
  • Document No

  • Audit Title H&S Building Inspection

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  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Barrie Hutchings

  • Location

  • Eastern High
  • Completed on

  • Score

  • Report created with iAuditor

SCHOOL BUILDING CHECKLIST

AUDIT

Corridors

  • Floor surfaces are free from slip and trip hazards?

  • No obstructions present (furniture, equipment, coats, bags)?

  • Is the lighting levels adequate?

  • Is matting provided at all entrances?

  • Is matting in good condition?

  • Protruding items in the walls (nails, screws, staples)

Stairways

  • Are handrails fitted and secure?

  • Is the lighting levels adequate?

  • Steps are not dangerous (worn, broken, slippery)?

  • Stair noses are fitted and in good condition?

Toilets

  • Are the lights in good working order?

  • Are the sink units adequately fixed to the wall?

  • Are the WC's in good working order and securely fixed?

  • Do all WC's have seats?

  • Are there locks on all doors?

  • Are the locks working correctly?

  • Is the facility for disposal of sanitary wear provided where necessary?

  • Is hand drying available and in good order?

Security

  • Is there an access control system in place?

  • Is access controlled at main entrance with a visitor signing in system?

  • is there cctv system in place and fully functional?

  • Is there an intruder alarm and fully functional?

  • Are all outbuildings secured?

Boiler Rooms

  • Is the lighting adequate?

  • Are they kept clear, clean and tidy?

  • Are their locks in good order?

Electrical Equipment

  • Are all portable appliances tested regularly with records kept?

  • Is the fixed wiring testing up to date?

  • Are all appliances free from damage to plugs and cables etc.?

  • Are measures in place to ensure sockets are not overloaded?

First Aid Boxes

  • Are they available throughout the school?

  • Are contents regularly checked and stocked?

  • Are members of staff identified as responsible for restocking/monitoring usage?

  • Is there a first aid box in the school minibus?

Kilns

  • Are they serviced annually and records kept?

  • Are there fire extinguishers in close proximity?

Ladders

  • Are all ladders in good condition and fit for purpose?

  • Are they stored securely to stop unauthorised use?

  • Identified with serial number and regularly inspected with records kept?

External open spaces

  • Are safe and free from slip and trip hazards?

  • Are secure to prevent non authorised exit / entry?

  • Is it a suitable size for number of pupils?

  • Generally in good condition?

Boilers

  • Are they serviced annually with records available for audit?

Lev's and fume cupboards

  • Have they been serviced?

Temperature

  • Is heating equipment operational and effective?

  • Are all heating appliances checked and clear of combustible items?

  • Are blinds \ shades provided and functional for large glazed areas?

  • Are temperatures in area suitable for types of activities?

Drinking Water

  • is available to staff and students?

  • is appropriately signed ?

Fire Doors

  • Are they suitably signed?

  • Are not held open by anything other than approved door hold device, (no wedges etc.)?

  • Are not bolted or padlocked shut whilst the building is in use?

  • Glazing in good condition and of safety standard?

  • Are not damaged (handles, closers, vision panel)?

  • If hold open devices are fitted, do doors release when fire alarm is activated?

Signage

  • Fire safety signs in place throughout the building?

  • Are there fire action notices in all classrooms?

  • Cleaners cupboards and electrical switchgear cupboards etc identified as ''authorised access only''?

  • Is the main entrance suitably signed?

  • Is signage in place for nominated first aiders?

Glazing

  • Are they able to be opened without undue force?

  • Are to all windows above ground floor, fitted with restrictors?

  • Are able to close securely especially on the ground floor?

  • Are not damaged (including opening / closing mechanism?

Trees and Hedges

  • In good condition and well maintained?

  • Cut back from paths and walkways?

  • No evidence of climbing, swings or Arson?

Drainage

  • Drain covers in place?

  • Is drainage effective throughout?

  • Are drains / gutters cleaned as part of cyclical maintenance programme?

  • Are down pipes and guttering in good repair?

Fencing/Railings/Walls

  • in tact around the perimeter of the school?

  • No sharp edges, damage, significant gaps?

  • Are the access gates in good condition and able to be locked?

  • Are walls stable and in good condition?

Benches and Seating

  • Are they in good condition?

  • No protruding nails or screws?

Outside Lighting

  • Provided where required and in good condition?

Traffic Management

  • Is speed restriction signage present?

  • Is there adequate segregation between pedestrians and vehicles?

  • Has a traffic risk assessment been completed and current?

Walkways and Access Routes

  • Even and in good condition?

Grassed Areas

  • Are well maintained?

  • Are sandpits covered?

Doors

  • Are free from obstructions?

  • Are not damaged (handles, closers, vision panel?

  • Glazing in good condition and of safety standard or covered in safety film?

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