External Trips, Slips & Hazard Spot -Broadland Housing

• Site Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Inspection type

  Annual

  Ad Hoc

  6 Monthly

  3 Monthly

  Monthly

• Scheme type

  General needs

  Over 55's/ Sheltered

  Housing with Care

  Other

Trip hazards

• Trip hazards : Are the paved areas/paths, car parks inspected, level, safe from potholes, sunken, loose, raised or rocking , raised tree roots, missing, damaged or unsecure manhole /inspection covers?

  Compliant

  Broadly Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Slip Hazards

• Are paths reasonably free from loose stones, wet leaves, moss, oil spills. (supported housing sites and steep ramps have snow and ice controls as per BHA policy)

  Compliant

  Broadly Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Paths obstructions

• Paths obstructions: Do paths inspected have reasonable clear space to walk without being injured ? for example: protruding sharp objects/falling fences ,foliage/low tree<br>branches

  Compliant

  Broadly Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Steps /ramps

• Do steps and ramps appear safe & undamaged? For example are the edges of steps clearly visible (highlighted with white or yellow paint<br>where necessary) Stair nosing and handrails secure (where fitted)

  Compliant

  Broadly Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Fly tipping/Arson risk

• Fly tipping /Arson risk: Are communal areas free from fly tipping ? Consider high risk items such as combustibles/furniture dumped near fire exits & against walls of flats

  Compliant

  Broadly Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Trees

• Do trees appear to be free from obvious visible damage, for example large damaged branches likely to fall?

  Compliant

  Broadly Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Gates

• Do communal gates, including powered gates appear safe/securely fixed ?

  Compliant

  Broadly Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Electrical/lighting

• Electrical/lighting : Are there any obvious visible electrical hazards/ unsafe conditions for example damaged lights/exposed wires/extension cables. Reported poor light?

  Compliant

  Broadly Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Is there scaffolding in the communal area?

  Yes

  No

• Is the 7 day inspection tag attached, up to date & compliant ladder guard in place on ground access ladder?

  Compliant

  Broadly Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Temporary fencing

• <br>Is there temporary fencing erected in the communal area ?

  Yes

  No

• Does it appear stable and secure, not causing tenants issues with safe access & egress?

  Compliant

  Broadly Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Other hazards

• Are there other hazards noted? for example communal foliage growing over gas flues, used needles, damaged benches.

  Yes

  No

• Please give details

Update the current risk rating for this site- external areas. High & Very High risk ratings to be re inspected within reasonable time to confirm actions completed

• Risk Rating

  

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