Information
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Please enter:- Room Number/Name the room is known as?
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Please enter :- Room Location
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Please select:- Name of Site
- The Gateway Academy
- Herringham Primary
- Lansdowne Primary
- Gateway Primary
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Conducted on
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Inspected by:
1.0 - Floors
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1.1 - Are all parts of the floor even and non-slip?
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1.2 - Are floors free from tripping hazards , e.g. Worn Lino/carpet, mats, boxes, trailing wires, rubbish, etc?
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1.3 - Are floors cleaned regularly and are spills cleared up immediately?
2.0 - Aisles, Exits and Doors
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2.1 - Are all aisles sufficiently wide to allow people to circulate easily?
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2.2 - Are aisles free from obstruction?
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2.3 - Do all doors open freely and easily?
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2.4 - Is door furniture in good working order e.g handles, locks, closures etc.?
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2.5 - Are doors which require vision panels constructed from toughened/laminated glass?
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2.6 - Are there any mats/carpets which make a tripping hazard?
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2.7 - Do fire exits display the correct notices?
3.0 - Lighting
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3.1 - Is all lighting adequate and well-positioned for the purpose?
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3.2 -Are all light fittings and light switches in good order and checked regularly?
4.0 - Windows and Ventilation
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4.1 - Are windows easily openable to maintain comfortable working conditions even in hot weather?
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4.2 - Do any windows open safely, not perturbing into circulation areas?
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4.3 - Are window fastenings in good repair and un-damaged?
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4.4 - Is window glass free of cracks?
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4.5 - Are windows cleaned regularly?
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4.6 - where there are large areas of glass facing direct sunlight is there provision for shading, e.g. Venetian blinds?
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4.7 - is every enclosed space ventilated by a sufficient quantity of fresh or purified air?
5.0 - Furniture and Fittings
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5.1 - Is furniture located in a safe place I.e. not too near to the door or likely to block other areas where people walk?
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5.2 - Are cabinets, cupboards, shelves etc. stable and fixed where required?
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5.3 Are all chairs in good working order and fit for intended purpose?
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5.4 - Are furniture of fittings in reasonable condition with no loose, worn or broken parts?
6.0 - Storage
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6.1 - Are all storage units stable and fixed where necessary?
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6.2 - Are all shelf mountings secure and in a safe condition?
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6.3 - Are steps available for high shelves?
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6.4 - Are there any flammable materials exposed/stored inappropriately which maybe considered as a fire risk?
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6.5 - Is there sufficient storage with adequate access?
7.0 - Specialist
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7.1 - Are there any trailing cables e.g. Telephone, extension leads etc.?
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7.2 - Has all electrical equipment including personal items been PAT tested?
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7.3 - Is equipment such as guillotines adequately guarded and in good working order?
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7.4 - Do computer workstations comply with legal requirements and are safety rules prominently displayed? (e.g. Guidance on recommended time to be spent at a computer screen/regular breaks, posture and how to position workstations and furniture for comfort, not eating or drinking at workstations etc.
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7.5 - Fire extinguishers in reasonable proximity to the room and suitable for all applications e.g. CO2 for electrical fires and are staff trained on how to use them?
8.0 Other Matters?
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Is there any other matters which need to be drawn to the employers attention? Please use boxes provided below
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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 email to lee.spall@theglc.org.uk
