Title Page
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Audit Title:
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Name of Person(s) Inspecting:
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Audit 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.
Workplace Inspection
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The Hamwic Education Trust may request that the school provide evidence for proof of compliance.
1. General Housekeeping
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1.1 Are stairs in good condition, free from obstruction and slip hazards?
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1.2 Are floors maintained in good condition and free from defects/trip hazards (e.g. torn carpet, damaged tiles, over polishing and potential slip hazards?)
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1.3 Does all furniture appear to be in good condition and free from defects? (e.g. chairs, tables, book shelves etc)
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1.4 Are wall mounted fixtures in good condition and secure? (e.g. shelving, display and white boards)
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1.5 Do office staff have enough working space?
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1.6 Do windows appear adequately maintained? Is glazing intact and filmed where needed. (see guidance on intranet) (e.g. visibility check for broken/cracked panes and dirty windows)
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1.7 If fitted, are window restrictors in good condition and fully functional?
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1.8 Is rubbish removed on a regular basis?
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1.9 Are items stored safely in storage rooms? (e.g. is the floor clear, are heavy items stored at waist height etc)
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1.10 Are all parts of the premises cleaned on a regular basis and maintained in a clean/tidy condition?
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1.11 Do all work areas have working lights, sufficient lighting levels and are they maintained? (e.g. any complaints, no flickering?)
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1.12 Do the walls and ceilings appear free from any significant amount of damp or mould?
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1.13 Is the outside cladding/fabric of the building in good condition?
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1.14 Are all high risk areas, such as boiler rooms, cleaning cupboards and electrical cupboards/panels secured to prevent unauthorised access?.
2. Fire Checks - These checks do not replace the more stringent weekly/monthly legal checks which are documented separately.
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2.1 Are there designated fire wardens to cover the area?
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2.2 Are corridors and fire routes kept clear and reasonably free from combustible items? (e.g. items on displays)
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2.3 Are handrails on stairs of sound repair?
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2.4 Are there sufficient fire exit signs?
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2.5 Are fire extinguishers positioned safely, signed and inspected monthly/annually?
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2.6 Do all call points (break glass units) appear clearly visible, signed and and inspected weekly/6 monthly?
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2.7 Is the alarm audible from all areas?
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2.8 Has there been a fire evacuation in the last term? If yes then please specify the date.
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2.9 During the visit were all fire doors closed/or held open by automatic closing devices only? e.g. no wedges, boxes, other items (if no then query with responsible person the reason why)
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2.10 Are fire door mechanisms in good working order? (do they shut, close, are they maintained?)
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2.11 Are fire evacuation procedures posted at all exit points?
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2.12 Are flammable storage lockers provided where flammable/hazardous substances are used/kept? (metal/fire proof cupboards should be provided to store paint/petrol/aerosols/gas bottles etc.)
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2.13 Do all smoke/heat detectors appear free from obstruction and in working order?
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2.14 Are facilities for people with disabilities appropriate? (e.g. ramps, lifts, hand rails)
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2.15 Is the boiler room(s) kept clear and free from combustible items?
3. Welfare Arrangements
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3.1 Are the welfare/toilet facilities adequately inspected, cleaned, ventilated and lit?
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3.2 Is there a sufficient number of toilets and hand washing facilities?
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3.3 Are there suitable provisions for staff to have lunch/rest breaks away from their work?
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3.4 Is there adequate ventilation in all areas?
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3.5 Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained?
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3.6 Are fans/blinds/curtains provided to alleviate high temperatures?
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3.7 Have drinking outlets been labelled? (if the school contains water tanks)
4. Electricity
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4.1 Do all electrical cables, plugs, wiring visually appear intact, undamaged and safe to use? (e.g. no frayed/split/cut cables, damaged plugs etc)
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4.2 Is the school clear of trailing leads and are all electrical cables safely routed to reduce fire/trip risks?
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4.3 Is access to the electrical system restricted to authorised persons?
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4.4 Are there electrical warning signs displayed in appropriate areas?
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4.5 Are materials in electrical cupboards non flammable and stored in a safe manner?
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4.6 Are PAT testing labels intact and in date?
5. Asbestos
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Have asbestos locations been labelled ? Small 'warning contains asbestos ' stickers.
6. External Areas
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6.1 Are paths, steps and play areas free from foreseeable slip/trip hazards?
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6.2 Are manholes secured? Do external drains, pipes, gutters appear maintained and free from damage/blockage?
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6.3 Are grass areas reasonably even and free of glass/debris etc.?
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6.4 Do trees/branches appear safe?1
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6.5 Do roof tiles look secure?
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6.6 Is the roof appropriately restricted to prevent unauthorised persons gaining access?
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6.7 Do all perimeter fences and gates appear maintained to an acceptable level?
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6.8 Is external equipment/play equipment well maintained and free from sharp edges or rough surfaces and in a good state of repair? (see play equipment checks and Risk Assessment)
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6.9 Are traffic routes, warning signs and markings clear?
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6.10 Where possible, is there segregation of vehicles and pedestrians?
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6.11 Are there designated parking areas/parking bays?
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6.12 Are there designated loading/unloading bays? (if applicable)
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6.13 Are external bins suitably locked/physically secured to prevent arson?
7. Management
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7.1 Will the results of this inspection be made available to staff for consultation?
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7.2 Will the results of this inspection be discussed within the next health and safety Governors meeting?
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7.3 Is there a date for the next health and safety meeting?
8. Working at Height
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8.1 Are ladders, scaffold towers or 'kik-steps' available, stored securely and have an up to date green ladder tag/sticker to show when they were last checked/next to be checked?
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8.2 Have staff had instruction/training on how to use ladders safely?
9. Machinery and Equipment
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9.1 Does all machinery/equipment appear to be well maintained, managed and safe to use?
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9.2 Where dangerous parts of machinery are present, do they appear adequately guarded?
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9.3 Are gas cylinders/bottles stored safely? (e.g. cylinders should be stored upright and secured to prevent falling over)
10. Hazardous Substances
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10.1 Where applicable are medicines/drugs/medical equipment kept in a secure area away from children?
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10.2 Where applicable are suitable storage areas/receptacles provided for bodily fluid waste and sharps? (e.g. blood/soiled waste, needles etc)
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10.3 Are hazardous chemicals stored correctly and the register updated?
11. Other Audits/Workplace Inspections
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11.1 Where applicable has an Audit/Workplace Inspection been completed for a Swimming Pool and/or Science Lab/Prep Room
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Additional Comments:
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School Leaders Signature:
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Date:
