External Areas Assessment

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1.0 - Passageways and Foyers

1.1 - Are corridors, passageways and foyers free from obstructions?
1.2 - Are emergency exits marked and clear of obstructions
1.3 - Are floor coverings in good order and of even surface?
1.4 - Are fire extinguishers and hose reels clear of obstructions and in test date range?
1.5 - Are lights working and of adequate luminosity?
1.6 - Is all public seating in good condition and free from splinters?
1.7 - Are the floors clean, dry and not slippery?
1.8 - Are outside power points, lights and switches in good working order?
1.9 - Are gutters and down pipes clear?
1.10 - Are bins regularly emptied?

2.1 - Are steps in good condition? (no worn or broken steps)
2.2 - Are hand rails in good repair?
2.3 - Are stairs, steps and landings free from obstructions?
2.4 - Is there adequate emergency lighting?
2.5 - Are non-slip treatments / treads in good condition?
2.6 - Is a 2.15 metre vertical clearance maintained above all stair treads?
2.7 - Are closed stairways provided with a handrail on at least one side?
2.8 - Are doors that are perceived to lead to the outside marked as to their purpose?
2.9 - Has graffiti been removed?

3.1 - Is there a confined space register and are all confined spaces signed and identified?
3.2 - Are gas cylinders restrained?
3.3 - Are gas cylinders stored in a well ventilated area?
3.4 - Is access to workshops restricted for unauthorised persons?
3.5 - Is emergency assembly area sign posted?
3.6 - Is directional signage clear?
3.7 - Are cover guard rails provided to prevent persons from falling into drainage ditches, open pits, tanks, etc?
3.8 - Are drain covers flush with ground level so as not to create a trip hazard?
3.9 - All ramps are equipped with handrails?
3.10 - Are retaining walls safe and in good condition?
3.11 - Are overhead structures in good repair?

6.1 - Are all plants and shrubs in a satisfactory condition?
6.2 - Are all paths clean and free from hazards?
6.3 - Are lawns in good condition and tidy?
6.4 - Is all signage in good condition?
6.5 - Area is free from garbage and excess garden litter?
6.6 - Any obvious branches that are likely to cause injury have been removed?
6.7 - All borders and gates are secure and in good condition?
6.8 - All graffiti has been removed?
6.9 - All garden beds and walkways have been built up on the edges so that pedestrian trip hazards have been reduced?
6.10 - Any palm fronds that may fall have been removed?
6.11 - Is the area free from any drainage problems?
6.12 - Are all signs and fittings (rubbish bins and seats, etc) securely fixed?
6.13 - Any low branches that may cause head contact have been removed?

7.1 - Are CPTED principles applied in all external areas?
7.3 - Is all signage in place?
7.2 - During construction and minor works, has appropriate fencing, hoarding and barriers been put in place?
7.4 - Are traffic control procedures in place?