Title Page
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Site Name
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Inspection type
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Scheme type
Hazard (potential to cause harm)
Trip hazards
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Are paved areas/paths, car parks level, free from holes, obstructions, trip hazards, such as potholes, sunken; loose, raised or rocking slabs, raised tree roots, missing, damaged or unsecure manhole /inspection covers? See note on higher risk areas.
Slip Hazards
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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)
Paths obstructions
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Do paths have reasonable clear space to walk without being injured ? for example: protruding sharp objects/falling fences ,foliage/tree branches
Steps /ramps
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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)
Fly tipping/Arson risk
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Are communal areas free from fly tipping ? Consider high risk items such as combustibles/furniture dumped against walls of flats.
Trees
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Do trees appear to be free from obvious visible damage, for example large damaged branches likely to fall?
Gates
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Do communal gates, including powered gates appear safe/securely fixed ?
Litter
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Is the site reasonably free from litter & dog fouling?
Electrical/lighting
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Are there any obvious visible electrical hazards for example damaged lights/exposed wires.
Scaffolding
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Is there scaffolding in the communal area?
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Is the 7 day inspection tag attached, up to date & compliant ladder guard in place on ground access ladder?
Temporary fencing
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<br>Is there temporary fencing erected in the communal area ?
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Does it appear stable and secure, not causing tenants issues with safe access & egress?
Other hazards
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Are there other hazards noted? for example communal foliage growing over gas flues, used needles, damaged benches.
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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
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What is the Risk rating for this site?
- Low-Continue with existing control, however, monitor for changes.
- Medium-Requires attention to reduce the rating as well as regular ongoing monitoring
- High-Requires Immediate attention and or implement control measures required.
- Very High risk-immediate action/Business incident
Other useful information and photographs
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Add any other information you wish to include with regards to this site visit? Include any other photographs that you wish to record for this site visit.
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Name & Job title
A Simple External Inspection walk to spot obvious hazards on BHA communal walkways, traffic routes and shared areas where people are likely to walk or children play.<br>🔺Higher risk areas should be considered when risk rating, for example: known high foot traffic /areas used as public thoroughfare; path known to be used by visually impaired or limited mobility/walking aid users; sheltered & over 55's sites. Especially if there is no safe alternative. Playground equipment must have separate play inspections. <br>🔶Take photos. Annotate photo if you wish. Brief description of problem, location & action taken; for example: reported for repair, make safe or further investigation / expert advice requested.
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