GAA Premises Health & Safety Checklist

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• Prepared by

• Location
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• Safe

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Documentation

• Safety Statement updated in the previous 12 months

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Child Protection Policy in Place

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all coaches / mentors Garda vetted?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire Safety Management Plan in Place

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a fire register in place with records of all fire detection and firefighting equipment and its service history

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment checked regularly by a competent person? Are records maintained and available

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there service records available for machinery & Work at height equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there service records available for the heating and ventilation systems

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a register of all Chemicals used and is there a Safety Data Sheet for each Chemical

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Access – Gates, Perimeter Walls, Fencing, etc

• Are all gates, fences and wall in a sound condition? e.g. free from sharp edges, loose blocks, loose capping, dangerous wire, etc

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all gates hung properly and in working order?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Circulation Areas

• Are all steps and/or ramps in good repair, i.e. not worn, broken or slippery?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the gradient on mobility impaired access ramps less than 1:12 to allow wheelchairs to access the ramp?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are rails in place on steps and/or ramps where deemed necessary?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are floor coverings, tiles, etc, in good condition and not slippery?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are non-slip mats in place in shower areas and at the entrance to the club?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where relevant, are steps/stairways/ramps painted to ease visibility?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are surfaces in external areas, i.e. paths, carparks, etc in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting in car parks, on paths?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are arrangements in place on match/event occasions to ensure that emergency vehicles may access/exit grounds?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are circulation areas accessible to those with special needs, e.g. mobility difficulties

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Are all designated fire exits are clearly marked?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are fire exits and escape routes kept unlocked and clear from obstructions while people are on premises?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do fire doors open outwards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is muster area clearly marked?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are evacuation procedures clearly displayed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all staff familiar with evacuation procedures?

  Safe

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  N/A

• Is the firefighting equipment at its designated fire points?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is firefighting equipment serviced as required and a record of service maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are flammable substances e.g. fuels, paper, cleaning materials,

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• other chemicals, etc, stored correctly, away from any sources of heat?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• Is electrical equipment suitable for use intended?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are plugs and sockets in good condition with no cracks or pieces missing

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are sockets are situated in safe positions, convenient for the equipment to be used and not subject to damp

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is al insulation on leads free from cracks or signs of deterioration?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lighting (including pitch lighting)

• Are all light fittings in working order and are kept in a clean condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate for the type of activities being undertaken

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all cables to external lighting either buried underground or kept at a height which does not present a hazard to the public?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is lighting on approach roads and outside the club sufficient for access and egress

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Machinery

• Is machinery used suitable and appropriate for purpose?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is all machinery stored in a locked area away from access of members of the public?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is machinery operated by competent persons only?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are drive shafts/PTOs/Other moving parts adequately guarded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is all machinery in good working order

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Maintenance

• Is a safe system of work in place, e.g. does grass cutting, cleaning and other maintenance take place only when the area is free from non-involved persons, particularly children?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is maintenance only carried out by competent persons?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all roofs, guttering, drainpipes etc, as far as can be seen, sound and well maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are staff, members and volunteers, etc provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? e.g. (gloves, eye protection, masks, etc)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all maintenance materials, paints, etc stored safety and securely?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Doors and Windows

• Are all doors unobstructed?

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  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all doors free from broken and/or damages hinges, locks, etc

  Safe

  At Risk

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• Are windows free from broken fastenings?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do glazed windows, doors etc have toughened, laminated glass?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are windows safe when open from contact with passers-by?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do doors and windows open without unnecessary force being applied?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are windows free from broken or cracked panes, frames, etc

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Working at Heights

• Are safe systems of working at heights documented? i.e. access to raised scoreboards, erection of flags, scores, lighting, etc

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are facilities in place to facilitate safe working at heights?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are ladders and others equipment using for working at heights stored safely and securely when not in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Moving and Handling

• Is equipment available to move and handle equipment, fertilizers, furniture, waste, etc?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are staff and those moving equipment provided with training in moving and handling?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a safe system in place for movement of portable goal posts etc

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Heating and Ventilation systems

• Is the heating system regularly serviced and maintained in good order?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is maintenance carried out by competent person?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is boiler house kept clean and tidy and free from waste materials

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Kitchen areas

• Is the Kitchen locked when not in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the kitchen area supervised when in use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are food preparation areas in compliance with food safety requirements?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there adequate hand washing and drying facilities in kitchen area?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the kitchen/dining area kept clean

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  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the kitchen floor sound and non-slip, especially when wet?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where required, is equipment adequately guarded?

  Safe

  At Risk

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• Are first aid boxes available in the kitchen area?

  Safe

  At Risk

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• Is fire safety equipment available in kitchen?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are staff, members, etc provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? e.g. gloves, etc)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Gymnasia

• Is the Gymnasium locked /access controlled when not is use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the equipment in good condition, maintained and serviced as specified by suppliers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the Gym supervised by a qualified, competent person when in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is gymnasium kept tidy and equipment appropriately stored

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is first aid box available and accessible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are floors clean, even and non-slip?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are changing rooms clean and tidy and disinfected?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is an induction evening provided to all members and a record of such induction maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Waste Management

• Are there adequate waste containers in place in ground/dressing rooms/other facilities?

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  At Risk

  N/A

Is there a system to collect waste litter following matches/events?

• Is waste stored in a secure place pending collection/ disposal?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is all waste disposed of in accordance with local authority regulations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where building work is underway, is rubble safely secured from access by public?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are staff, members, etc provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? e.g. (gloves, eye protection, masks, etc)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Chemicals

• Are chemicals stored in a secure place preventing unauthorised access by members of the public?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are chemicals kept only in containers in which they were purchased with clear and legible “Instruction for use”

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are chemicals used only by competent persons?

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  At Risk

  N/A

• Are waste chemicals disposed in accordance with manner prescribed in Safety Data Sheets/Instructions on container

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are staff, members, etc provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? e.g. (gloves, eye protection, masks, etc) while using or disposing chemicals?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are rat poisons but in place by competent persons and out of reach by children

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Signage

• Are safety or health signs in place where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all exit routes clearly visible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the Occupiers Liability sign erected and clearly visible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Goalposts – Fixed

• Are goalposts in good condition and free from sharp edges or other objects which could cause injury?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a safe system in use for securing nets to goalposts frame?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Goalposts – Portable

• Are portable goalposts purchased from manufactures/suppliers that comply with the following standards I.S.355, IS 356

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do goalposts carry manufacturer’s label and safety warning label? (The manufacturer's label should include instructions for installation, storage, dismantling, inspection and maintenance)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does system exist for securing portable goalposts when is use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are portable goalposts stored securely when not in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

First Aid

• Does a First Aid box exist, and is appropriately stocked and available when required?

  Safe

  At Risk

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• Are there adequate numbers of trained first aiders available during matches, training sessions and other events?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a stretcher available?

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  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a defibrillator in place and available?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the club have members trained (up to date) in CPR and in use of defibrillator?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Event viewing areas, i.e. Stands, terracing, etc

• Are all viewing areas in good condition, free from slips, trips and falls hazards,

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where seating accommodation exists, is all seating secure, free from all sharp edges, splinters, loose screws, nails, etc

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are changes in level marked for visibility impaired persons

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Toilet areas

• Are urinals, WCs, basins, etc intact?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are hand washing facilities available (including hand drying facilities) and in working order?

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  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a cleaning programme in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Emergency Planning

• Are procedures in place to prevent flooding from nearby rivers, heavy rainfall, etc

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  At Risk

  N/A

• Are procedures in place to protect heating systems, plumbing and buildings from snow and frost damage?

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  At Risk

  N/A

All Weather pitches

• Is the pitch in good condition and fit for use and free from defects?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the pitch secured by a boundary fence which is maintained, and locked / access controlled when not in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the keys maintained by a competent person?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a record of use maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the pitch hired to non-members?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a hire form with a waiver in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a record of all use by third parties maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the pitch closed during adverse weather? Such as frost/snow?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is all signage on boundary free from sharp edges and not protruding onto the field of play?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Bar

• Do members / guests sign in?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a dancefloor? Would you have to cross this carrying drink to return to seating?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there an accident book on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a first aid box on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• When facilities are in use is there a cleaning system in operation for spillages/breakages? Are records maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the bathrooms checked regularly for spillages/breakages when the function room is in use? Are records maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all stairways free from obstacles and handrails in working order?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are volunteers engaged in bar work at a minimum over 18 years of age and competent?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is all emergency lighting and exit lighting regularly maintained and in working order?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is food available? Are all FSA requirements adhered to?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is stock stored on premises? Is a log of stock maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are empties / returns stored on premises in a safe manner? Is this recorded

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there an occupancy limit? Is this enforced?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Facilities for Hire

• Do all persons hiring facilities for use on a commercial basis provide evidence of valid public Liability and or professional indemnity insurance?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is this insurance vetted on an annual basis

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a schedule of use of facilities documented and maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the premises checked and cleaned after each use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The above is not an exhaustive list and where other hazards are identified they should be included

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Inspectors details

• Signed:

  Sign

• Post/Role within Club/County:

• Date:

  Date