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Amanda Willey

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Front of school

  • Are paths free from obvious trip/slip hazards?

  • Are manholes secure?

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

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

  • Is the perimeter fencing sound?

  • Are traffic routes marked or signed?

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

  • Is there designated parking?

  • Are there designated loading/unloading bays?

  • Are traffic warning signs and markings clear?

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

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

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

School main entrance vestibule

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

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

  • Is matting provided to slippery/wet areas?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

Attendance

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Has the fire alarm been serviced within last year?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested annually by a competent person?

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

  • Are socket outlets at least 1m away from running water?

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

Main Reception

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

  • Do office staff have enough working space?

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

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

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

  • Are names of first aiders displayed?

  • Are first aid boxes adequately stocked?

  • Are accidents/incidents recorded/reported & investigated?

  • Administration of medication – consent obtained / records kept / Controlled access?

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

Art, Design and Technology

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas? - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

Workshops DT

  • Are safety rules & warning signage displayed?

  • Are large items of machinery/equipment safely positioned, all moving parts effectively guarded, and emergency stop buttons fitted?

  • Is local exhaust ventilation working?

  • Are hand tools in good condition and correctly stored?

  • Is there suitable Personal Protective Equipment available for pupils and staff e.g. goggles/safety spectacles, dust masks, hearing protection etc?

  • Adequate storage of materials and substances?

  • Are service isolation (gas, electricity) switches/valves accessible?

  • Are gas cylinders correctly stored?

  • Is the workshop kept clean, dust levels controlled and waste disposed of appropriately?

  • Are appropriate first aid and eyewash facilities available?

  • Is local exhaust ventilation working?

  • Is unauthorised access to the workshops prevented?

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

Athena and ELEOS

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas? - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

PE and Sports area

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas? - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

Corridors and Stairwell

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are handrails on stairs/steps sound?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

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

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Is matting provided to slippery/wet areas?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are there suitable toilet and washing facilities?

  • Are the facilities adequately inspected, cleaned, ventilated and lit?

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

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

  • Any other issues identified within this area - if yes please add notes

Science Department

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas? - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

Laboratories

  • Are safety rules & warning signage displayed?

  • Is there suitable Personal Protective Equipment available for pupils and staff e.g. goggles/safety spectacles, dust masks, hearing protection etc?

  • Is glassware appropriately stored?

  • Are chemicals appropriately stored, adequately labelled and segregated where necessary?

  • Are fume cupboards in good condition and working correctly?

  • Are appropriate first aid and eyewash facilities available?

  • Are service isolation (gas, electricity) switches/valves accessible?

  • Are gas cylinders correctly stored?

  • Are radioactive sources controlled?

  • Is all waste appropriately disposed of?

  • Is unauthorised access to the labs prevented?

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

Maths

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas? - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

Reset

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas? - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

Synergy

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas? - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

MFL and expressive Arts

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas? - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

English

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas? - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

Humanities

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas? - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

IT and Careers

  • Are escape routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are exit doors free from internal/external obstructions?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory to prevent a build up of combustible materials?

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

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

  • Are fire extinguishers easily identifiable & accessible?

  • Have fire extinguishers been serviced within last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors labelled and in good condition?

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

  • Is the alarm audible in all areas? - (ask staff member who works in the department)

  • Are fire action notices displayed adjacent to alarm call-points?

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

  • Is the fire assembly point clearly identified?

  • Are floors and floor coverings in good condition?

  • Are door mechanisms in good working order?

  • Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate?

  • Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?

  • Are all lights working?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested periodically by a competent person?

  • Are plugs and leads in good condition?

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

  • Is furniture in good condition with no exposed foam?

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

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

  • Any other issues identified within the department - if yes please add notes

Health and Safety Audit
Amanda Willey

Health and Safety Audit

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