GLC Staff rooms

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Please enter:- Room Number/Name the room is known as?
Please enter :- Room Location
Please select:- Name of Site
- The Gateway Academy
- Herringham Primary
- Lansdowne Primary
- Gateway Primary
Conducted on
Inspected by:

1.0 - Floors and surfaces

1.1 - Are all parts of the floor even and non-slip?
1.2 - Are floors free from tripping hazards , e.g. Worn Lino/carpet, mats, boxes, trailing wires, rubbish, etc?
1.3 - Are floors, work-surfaces and tables cleaned regularly and are spills cleared up immediately?

2.1 - Are all aisles sufficiently wide to allow people to circulate easily?
2.2 - Are aisles free from obstruction?
2.3 - Do all doors open freely and easily?
2.4 - Is door furniture in good working order e.g handles, locks, closures etc.?
2.5 - Are doors which require vision panels constructed from toughened/laminated glass?
2.6 - Are there any mats/carpets which make a tripping hazard?
2.7 - Do fire exits display the correct notices?

3.1 - Is all lighting adequate and well-positioned for the purpose?
3.2 -Are all light fittings and light switches in good order and checked regularly?

4.1 - Are windows easily openable to maintain comfortable working conditions even in hot weather?
4.2 - Do any windows open safely, not perturbing into circulation areas?
4.3 - Are window fastenings in good repair and un-damaged?
4.4 - Is window glass free of cracks?
4.5 - Are windows cleaned regularly?
4.6 - where there are large areas of glass facing direct sunlight is there provision for shading, e.g. Venetian blinds?
4.7 - is every enclosed space ventilated by a sufficient quantity of fresh or purified air?

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?
5.2 - Are cabinets, cupboards, shelves etc. stable and fixed where required?
5.3 Are all chairs in good working order and fit for intended purpose?
5.4 - Are furniture of fittings in reasonable condition with no loose, worn or broken parts?

6.1 - Are all storage units stable and fixed where necessary?
6.2 - Are all shelf mountings secure and in a safe condition?
6.3 - Are steps available for high shelves?
6.4 - Are there any flammable materials exposed/stored inappropriately which maybe considered as a fire risk?
6.5 - Is there sufficient storage with adequate access?

7.1 - Are there any trailing cables e.g. Telephone, extension leads etc.?
7.2 - Has all electrical equipment including personal items been PAT tested?
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.
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?

8.1 - Are there provisions for making hot drinks and the facilities for warming foods?
8.2 - Are cooking appliances cleaned regularly and well maintained?
8.3 - Can cooking appliances be easily isolated? If gas? Is the appliance fitted with an automatic safety cut off device?
8.4 - Are fridges monitored for out of date stored products and are fridges cleaned and defrosted?
8.5 - Is there adequate provisions for washing up? E.g hot and cold running water, soaps,hand drying facilities?
8.6 - Is there suitable storage for storing crockery, cutlery etc.?
8.7 - Is fresh drinking water free and available to all staff?
8.8 - Are rules/safety notices posted on items that are considered to be high risk?

Is there any other matters which need to be drawn to the employers attention? Please use boxes provided below
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Please send your audit via email to lee.spall@theglc.org.uk