HDC Health and Safety Audit

• Heath and Safety Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Security

• Is the building secure to prevent unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notice displayed on door informing parents entering or exiting the building, not to let anyone in they do not know?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the court yard door secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Visitor Record Book available and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Have Accident Forms been reviewed from the previous month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all Incident Forms been reviewed from the previous month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all Existing Injury Forms been reviewed from the previous month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Long Term Healthcare Plans reviewed half termly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all medication left on site stored in the nursery office away and a Long Term Healthcare Plan completed for each child?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current Health and Safety Law poster displayed where all staff can see it? Is the information displayed correct names etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the Health and Safety Policy Statement displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a current copy of the Liability Insurance displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Staff Training Matrix up to date with specific training needs identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all generic risk assessments signed off and reviewed annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting inspection records up to date and recorded in the log book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the BI510 Accident Book (to record staff and visitors accidents) available and completed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Saftey

• Is the weekly fire alarm record up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a notice displayed stating the day and time of weekly bell tests, where staff and visitors can see it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all alarm call points clearly numbered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the termly fire drill record up to date and are they recorded in the log book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Action Information Signs displayed around the nursery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a "No Smoking Sign" displayed at the entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire escapes free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all designated fire doors kept shut at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was a fire drill under taken during the audit? Record time evacuation took and any issues raised.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First aid

• Are first aid boxes stocked correctly and contents in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a list of Qualified First Aiders where staff and parents can see it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Nursery Rooms

• Are sleep checks completed for all children under 12 month ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are children's registers correctly completed - taking note of any children that are visiting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are good housekeeping practices maintained, to reduce trips, slips and falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Daily Room Risk Assessments complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cupboards in rooms fitted with child lock to prevent unwanted access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Outside Safety Checks completed and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bathrooms

• Are Bathroom Cleaning Checklist completed and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bathroom doors kept closed to stop foul odours and air entering the room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the bathrooms in a well maintained and clean conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are nappy bins emptied twice daily (middle and end of the day)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate supplies of soap and paper towels available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dress policy

• Are shoes being worn to minimise the risk of accidents and control infection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is jewellery worn in compliance with our uniform policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any hazards from the wearing of jewellery identified? Record staff name:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Laundry room

• Is the room tidy and well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tumble dryer filter clean and free from lint that could create a fire hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cleaning

• Are COSHH date sheets availed for all cleaning chemicals used in nursery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available for changing nappies and serving meals? Aprons, gloves etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general appearance of the nursery clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Colour coded cleaning in place to prevent cross contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All internal bins have lids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Play Area

• Is the play equipment fit for purpose? Visually inspect and record any issue.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary Risk Assessments in place for any hazards identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fencing in a sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A