H&S Site Inspection Checklist - Termly Review

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Section 1 External areas and play equipment

• Are paths and play grounds free from obvious trip/slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manholes secure ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are grass areas reasonably even and free of grass, rubbish etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do trees/branches appear safe with no obvious defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the perimeter fencing sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is play equipment well maintained and free from sharp edges or rough surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pond secure and well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 2 Vehicles on site

• Are traffic routes marked or signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where possible, is there segregation on vehicles and pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there designated parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there designated loading/unloading bays ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic warning signs and markings clear ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 3 Evacuation

• Are escape routes clear of obstructions ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loose-fill surfaces levels, at least 300mm deep & without rubbish or fouling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a buildup of combustible materials ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable materials stored securely i.e. not near exits or in protected routes (i.e. stairwells)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire alarm call points accessible and clearly identifiable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessable ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have fire extinguishers been serviced within the last 12 months ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fire alarm been serviced within the last year ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all internal fire doors free from obstructions i.e. not propped open ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the alarm audible in all areas ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire escape routes clearly signed (must be pictorial signs) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 4 building issues

• Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails on stairs/steps sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is glazing in good condition and vulnerable areas protected or is safety glass used where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do gutters, down pipes and other fixtures appear sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do roof tiles appear secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are security systems adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is matting provided to slippery/wet areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows above ground floor fitted with restrictors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 5 Temperature & Ventilation

• Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fans/blinds provided to alleviate high temperature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the natural and artificial ventilation adequate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lights working ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are diffusers clean ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is internal lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is external lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 6 Lighting

• Are all lights working ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all diffusers clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is internal lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is external lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 7 Electricity

• Is access to electrical systems restricted to authorised persons ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a warning sign displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an electric shock first aid poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• are electric cupboards free from combustible items ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable electrical appliances tested (PAT) periodically by competent persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plugs and leads in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient sockets to prevent the need for the use of excessive extension leads ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are socket outlets at least 1meter from running water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 8 Welfare Provision

• Are there suitable toilets and washing facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sufficient drinking water outlets available and labelled as such ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 9 First Aid & Medical Provision

• Are there suitable facilities for dealing with first aid cases ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate first aiders including where appropriate pediatric first aiders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names of first aiders displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid boxes adequately stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are accidents/incidents recorded/reported & investigated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Administration of medication - consent obtained/records kept/controlled access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 10 Working at height

• Are steps or kick stools available and used appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders/scaffold towers in good condition and stored securely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders/scaffold towers used by authorised persons only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe system for working at height e.g. roofs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a safe system of work been agreed with the window-cleaning company

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 11 Miscellaneous

• Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wall mounted fixtures, shelving, furniture etc. in good condition and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PE equipment suitably stored and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do office staff have enough working space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all parts of the school maintained in a clean and tidy condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate facilities for the safe storage and disposal of waste ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the stage stored appropriately, assembled correctly and is lighting accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 12 External areas

• Are paths/walkways stable underfoot and free from significant hazards? e.g. no potholes, significantly raised or sunken slabs, insecure manholes etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrian routes clearly defined and segregated from vehicular movements? suitible traffic signs in place where required, designated parking, unload/delivery areas defined

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is outdoor play equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is external lighting adequate should cover all walkways, exit routes, assembly points etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are security systems being properly maintained and adequate foe the site? gates/fences, access control systems on external doors, CCTV, intruder alarms, areas where anti-climb paint is used etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to fragile/low roof areas restricted and signed appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external waste bins secured where necessary and located away from the building away from site boundary to prevent arson attack, positioned away from buildings to provide fire seperation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are arrangements in place to manage trees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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