Information
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Name of Site
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Room Number, or known as:
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Student numbers allocated for this room:
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Conducted on:
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Inspection by:
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Please select: climate conditions
Floors
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Are all parts of the floor even and non-slip?<br>
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Are all floors free from tripping hazards, e.g. Worn Lino, tools, mats, boxes, trailing wires, rubbish etc.)?
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Are floors non-slip, where appropriate (e.g. In craft rooms etc)?
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Are floors cleaned regularly? And are spills cleaned up immediately?
Aisles, Exits and Doors
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Are all aisles sufficiently wide to allow people to circulate easily?
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Are all aisles free from obstruction?
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Do all doors open freely and easily?
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Are doors in good condition and in good working order?
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Do doors which require them to have vision panels made from toughened/laminated glass?
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Are door vision panels un-obscured? Can you clearly see through them?
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Are there any mats / carpets which make a tripping hazard?
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Do fire doors display the correct notices?
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Are fire routes kept clear?
Lighting
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Is all lighting adequate and well positioned for the purpose?
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Are all light fittings and light switches in good order and checked regular?
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Has the room good natural lighting?
Windows and ventilation
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Are all windows easy to open? And mechanically sound?
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Are windows fitted with opening restriction bars, and if so are they all present and in good order?
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Are all mechanical parts I.e. handles, openers etc. in good working order?
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Can unreachable windows be opened easily? Are window opening aids available to the classroom?
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Are windows cleaned regularly?
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Is glass free from cracks and chips?
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Where there are large areas of glass facing direct sunlight, is there provision for shading, e.g. Venetian blinds?
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Is every enclosed space ventilated by a sufficient supply of fresh or purified air?
Suitability of room for purpose
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Is the room suitable for teaching?
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Is the room free from background noise and able to project voice clearly?
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Are there any hazards arising from overcrowding?
Furniture and fittings
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Is furniture located in a safe place I.e. not too near to the door or likely to block other areas such as walkways?
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Are cabinets, cupboards, shelves etc., stable and fixed where required?
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Are fittings especially shelving in a safe position and unlikely to cause harm?
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All furniture and fittings in reasonable condition? With no loose, worn or broken parts?
Storage
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Is furniture located in a safe place I.e. not too near to the door or likely to block other areas such as walkways?
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Are cabinets, cupboard, shelves etc., stable and fixed where required?
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Are fittings especially shelving in a safe position and unlikely to cause harm?
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Are steps available for high shelving?
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Are there any large, heavy, unsuitable items placed/stored too high?
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Are the any unsafe items that should be locked/stored away when room is unsupervised?
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Is there sufficient storage with adequate access?
Displays notices
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Are display boards, free from sharp/protruding objects I.e. staples, plastics etc.?
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Do current displays pose any risks? I.e. stored, fixed, and secured appropriately?
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Are the display(s) / projects: blocking or hampering the circulation of the area? Or prohibiting fire routes?
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Are fire procedures displayed in the classroom?
Electrical Equipment
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Are electrical appliances, plugs and leads in good condition?
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Are sockets in good condition and appropriately situated?
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Is the area free from trailing leads and cables?
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Has electrical equipment been periodically PAT tested?
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All electrical items stored/mounted appropriately?
Specialist
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Are all hazardous materials clearly labeled and safely stored?
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Is adequate protective clothing provided and use?
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Are electrical appliances properly wired and earthed and operating correctly?
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Are washing facilities provided for washing and drying hands prior to handling foods?
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Is the layout of the room such as to allow safe access/exit/circulation?
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Are sinks and drains working properly?
Use of Gas
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Is the location of gas isolator valves know and are these accessible to all appropriate staff?
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Are appropriate staff trained to use gas appliances safely?
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Are gas appliances regularly checked and serviced by qualified fitters?
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Are gas governing valves, pipes, hoses and gas guard systems (if fitted) tested regularly?
Other Matters?
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Please use the boxes provided below to identify any other matters that has any H&S relevance to this room:
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Item 1).
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Item 2).
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Item 3).
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Please send your audit via e-mail to lee.spall@theglc.org.uk