Title Page
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Audit Title:
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Summary:
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Name of Person(s) Inspecting:
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Attended by:
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Conducted on:
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Prioritisation of Actions:
High Priority: these actions should be completed within the next month where possible.
Medium Priority Action: these actions should be completed within the next 3 months as they are less serious than short term risks.
Low Priority Action: these actions should be completed in the next 6 months and are of a less serious nature but still represent risks that need further action.
Science Department Audit/Inspection
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The Hamwic Education Trust may request that the school provide evidence for proof of compliance.
H&S Management
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Is there a departmental health and safety policy in place, is it adequate, are all staff aware of it, and has it been reviewed when required?
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Have risk assessments been put in place by teachers and technicians for all activities that need them and have they been reviewed and updated when required or at regular intervals?
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Have all staff received appropriate training (i.e. H&S, induction, work specific)
Security
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Are the doors locked to all science classrooms, prep rooms and chemical stores when not in use?
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Does the Key Register include the keys in the science department? (i.e. science classrooms, prep rooms and chemical stores).
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Which staff members have keys to the science classrooms, prep rooms and chemical stores?
Fire/Gas Safety, First Aid and Emergency
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Is there a Fire Management Plan? (to include items such as radioactive material, flammable chemicals, gas cylinders etc.)
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Is there a gas cut off in every science classroom/prep room and is it clearly marked with visible signage in a prominent position and with instructions for use?
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Is there an electrical cut off in every science classroom/prep room and is it clearly marked with visible signage in a prominent position and with instructions for use?
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Are fire blankets/fire extinguishers in every science classroom/prep room, clearly marked and have they been serviced in the past 12 months, checked monthly and has the paperwork been uploaded to the intranet?
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Is there sufficient first aid provision as required? (i.e suitable equipment and trained First Aiders in the department)
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Is there a hand wash area in every science classroom/prep room?
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Is there an up to date eye wash station in every science classroom/prep room? What type is it?
Fume Cupboards
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Have fume cupboards been serviced in the last 14 months with a service sticker to show this and has the paperwork been uploaded to the intranet?
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If the fume cupboards are mobile, have the filters been changed within the last 1-4 years (as needed) and are they positioned appropriately in the room?
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Is there a fume cupboard in each prep room and are they ducted?
Building/Fixtures
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Are the science classrooms/prep rooms/chemical stores clean and tidy and are there any points of concern?
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Are floor surfaces maintained in a safe condition?
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Are all the work stations/podiums with gas outlets secure to the ground? (i.e. very little or no movement when gently rocked)
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Are equipment trays/shelving attached to walls and stable when being used?
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Is there adequate ventilation in all science classrooms/prep rooms? (e.g. windows - with restriction if not on the ground floor/mechanical ventilation)
Prep Room
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Is the prep room an appropriate size for the number of science classrooms? (i.e. around 15m2 per classroom)
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Can chemicals be transported safely from the prep room to the science classrooms (i.e. are they on the same floor? if not is there a lift/dumb waiter between floors and has it been serviced in the last 6 months?)
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Are pressure vessels in good working order, been serviced at appropriate intervals and has the paperwork been uploaded to the intranet?
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Are autoclaves in good working order, been serviced at appropriate intervals and has the paperwork been uploaded to the intranet?
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Are dishwashers in good working order, been serviced (if needed) at appropriate intervals and has the paperwork been uploaded to the intranet?
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Are fridge/freezers in good working order, have appropriate signage to display their contents, been serviced (if needed) at appropriate intervals and has the paperwork been uploaded to the intranet?
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Are incubators in good working order, been serviced at appropriate intervals and has the paperwork been uploaded to the intranet?
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If there is any other equipment, have these items been serviced (if needed) at appropriate intervals and has the paperwork been uploaded to the intranet?
Storage/Ventilation
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Are storage areas labelled appropriately?
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Are no smoking signs displayed where chemicals are stored or prepared?
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Are storage facilities in the prep room safe? (i.e. shelves stable/secure, no lip on the front edge of the shelf, non slip flooring, no spills etc)
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Are chemicals stored in sealed containers? (i.e. no open vessels)
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Is the chemical store ventilated? If yes, is it adequate, how does it work, and does it run 24/7?
Hazardous Substances
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Have any chemicals been left in the science classrooms?
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Are flammable materials/chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
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Is there an up to date register/stock control sheet to detail storage and handling requirements?
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Are chemicals stored and labelled appropriately?
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Are current Cleapss HazCards readily available for all hazardous substances?
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Is there a protocol in place for cleaners/cleaning staff to make them aware of possible hazards within the department?
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Are there chemical spill kits available?
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Is there a bunded area for chemicals that require it?
Electrical
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Are there any trailing cables on the floor creating trip hazards? (If these are temporary they should be adequately protected e.g. covered or hung)
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Are light levels sufficient for the space? (e.g. no missing tubes or diffusers)
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Does electrical equipment have current test tag/PAT testing label? i.e. within the last 12 months.
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Does the area have Residual Current Device (RCD) protection if required?
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Is electrical equipment in good condition? (i.e. No broken plugs, sockets, switches, frayed or damaged leads, exposed wires or missing parts of trunking)
Radioactives
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Does the school have an RPS (Radiation Protection Supervisor)? If yes then who is it?
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Does the school have an RPA (Radiation Protection Advisor) or RPO (Radiation Protection Officer)? If yes then who is it?
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Does the school have a usage log? If yes, has it been filled out appropriately? (i.e. signing in and out, does it match with what is in the store?)
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Are radioactives stored correctly with appropriate signage? (i.e. metal cabinet)
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Is the record of leak tests for sealed radioactive sources complete and up to date?
PPE
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Is there sufficient PPE for every science classroom/prep room/chemical store for the hazards involved?
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Does each science classroom have a class set of eye protection/safety specs, are they stored appropriately and are they in good condition (i.e. not scratched/damaged)?
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Is there at least one class set of safety goggles available in the school, are they stored appropriately and are they in good condition (i.e. not scratched/damaged)?
General
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Are rubbish and waste containers suitable, readily available and labelled appropriately?
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Is important information about the science classrooms/prep rooms/chemical stores in the 'grab file' of information in reception?
