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  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Campus Exterior

  • School Name Signage

  • School Zone Signage near street entrance

  • Parking lot signage speed limits, crosswalks, etc

  • Visitor Parking clearly marked

  • Signage directing visitors to office (exterior)

  • "Drug- Free/ Weapon Free signs posted"

  • Private Property / No Trespassing Signage

  • Alarm system onsite

  • Alarm system has power failure back-up?

  • Security Cameras / CCTV visible

  • Accessible by which members of staff?

  • Security Camera / Alarm system Signage

  • Controlled / Monitored Entry

  • Security Guard/ School Resource Officer on site

  • Appropriate Lighting exterior; parking lots, between buildings

Points of Entry

  • Points of entry into the building

  • Secure box outside of school building where master keys are located for use by first responders

  • Campus perimeter fencing present?

  • Access to point of egress in fencing is accessible?

  • Window Bars/ Access to windows on the street level

  • Fire Escapes (if applicable)

  • External doors are locked and secured

  • Windows are labeled and visible from building exterior

Communication

  • Functional PA System

  • Emergency Notification System (ENS) in place?

  • Multiple staff comfortable with ENS system

  • Printed emergency contact lists available for students &/ or staff

  • Emergency templates in place for standard incidents

  • Analog telephone in main office area w/ knowledge of how to use

  • Ability to initiate school- wide message

  • Panic button/ internal panic alert system

Campus Interior- General

Visitor Management & Reception

  • Clear Signage / Directions For Guests (interior)

  • Visitor Sign-in / Sign-out System

  • Visitor Identity / Destination Verification

  • Visitor Background check tool in place

  • Visitor badge provided

  • Visitor system is accessible after evacuation/power loss?

  • Employee On- Campus Attendance System?

  • Student Sign- In/ Sign- Out System

Hallways

  • Building Name

  • Exit signs & emergency lights functioning properly and visible

  • Emergency exits and doors are free of clutter

  • Emergency Exit lights are illuminated

  • Hallway is kept clear and free of slip, trip and fall hazards

  • Fire extinguishers

  • Emergency evacuation maps posted

  • Ceilings are clear of hanging items

Custodial Closets/ Mechanical Rooms

  • All custodial closets and mechanical rooms remain locked

  • Mechanical, electrical and boiler rooms are free of combustible storage

  • The working space designated for all electrical equipment free of storage of any non- related materials

  • Electrical panels are locked

  • Old or unused chemicals have been properly disposed of rather than stored in the custodial closet

  • Electrical panels easily accessed with clear space in front of the panel door

Classrooms

Classroom Check 1

  • Room Number/ Location

  • Evacuation map near exit door

  • Phone / walkie-talkie/ intercom or method of communicating with reception

  • Safety Quick Reference/ Emergency Response Card posted

  • First Aid Kit clearly visible or identifiable

  • Safety binder/ folder/ bag is easily accessible

  • Egress window is clear of obstruction and closed at all times

  • Entry/ exit door clear of obstruction

  • Entry/ exit door(s) closes properly & lockable from inside (if no, lockdown mechanism in place?)

  • HVAC controls / air conditioner controls accessible

  • Blinds/ shades to cover windows toward corridors or on street-level

  • Lockdown shades/ covering in tact over classroom door

  • Potential large fall risk items secured

  • No items hanging from the ceiling or sprinkler system?

  • Papers/ posters on the walls are at least 18" from the ceiling

  • Scented oil plug-ins, candles, wax warmers are not in use

  • Personal microwaves, refrigerators, hotplates, coffee makers are not in rooms

  • Curtains hung nearly & sturdy. Fire retardant spray date visible

  • Flammable/ chemicals are properly stored and secured

  • Electrical panels are accessible

Classroom Check 2

  • Room Number/ Location

  • Evacuation map near exit door

  • Phone / walkie-talkie/ intercom or method of communicating with reception

  • Safety Quick Reference/ Emergency Response Card posted

  • First Aid Kit clearly visible or identifiable

  • Safety binder/ folder/ bag is easily accessible

  • Egress window is clear of obstruction and closed at all times

  • Entry/ exit door clear of obstruction

  • Entry/ exit door(s) closes properly & lockable from inside (if no, lockdown mechanism in place?)

  • HVAC controls / air conditioner controls accessible

  • Blinds/ shades to cover windows toward corridors or on street-level

  • Lockdown shades/ covering in tact over classroom door

  • Potential large fall risk items secured

  • No items hanging from the ceiling or sprinkler system?

  • Papers/ posters on the walls are at least 18" from the ceiling

  • Scented oil plug-ins, candles, wax warmers are not in use

  • Personal microwaves, refrigerators, hotplates, coffee makers are not in rooms

  • Curtains hung nearly & sturdy. Fire retardant spray date visible

  • Flammable/ chemicals are properly stored and secured

  • Electrical panels are accessible

Shared Spaces

Cafeteria

  • Clear signage regarding food allergies

  • Phone/ intercom accessible to call for emergency assistance and/ or two-way communication

  • Fire extinguisher(s)

  • Cafeteria doors can be properly closed and secured

  • Health certification documents posted

  • PA System Speakers/ Intercom

  • Evacuation map posted

  • First Aid Kit nearby

  • Maximum occupancy sign posted

Playground

  • Play areas are fenced/ secure

  • Good visual surveillance of play equipment

  • Vehicular access to play areas is prohibited

  • First Aid Kit / AED available with visible signage

  • Emergency Response/ Safety Quick Reference Card posted

  • Method of hearing PA/ intercom system

  • Area is equipped with two- way communication for calling 911, reception, or emergency assistance, preferably not via mobile phone

  • Emergency exits visible & labeled

  • Max occupancy sign posted

  • All fences in good condition

  • Turf/floor/foundation in good condition

  • Equipment is in working condition and is safe

Gymnasium/ Auditorium

  • Good visual surveillance of the area

  • First Aid Kit / AED available with visible signage

  • Emergency Response/ Safety Quick Reference Card posted

  • Method of hearing PA/ intercom system

  • Area is equipped with two- way communication for calling 911, reception, or emergency assistance, preferably not via mobile phone

  • Emergency exits visible & labeled

  • Max occupancy sign posted

  • Bleachers/ seating is in good condition

  • Floor/foundation in good condition

  • Equipment is in working condition and is safe

  • Exterior doors can be locked from the inside

  • Emergency evacuation plan is posted in the gym/ auditorium

  • Locker rooms are clear and free of slip, trip and fall hazards

  • Locker rooms can be locked from the inside

  • Emergency evacuation plans are posted in locker rooms

Emergency Management

  • Emergency Management Plans

  • Procedures in Place

  • AED(s) on Campus

  • First Aid Kits available (not in classrooms)

  • Access to emergency food & water on campus

  • Emergency Preparedness Kits available

Drills

  • Shelter-in- Place (Environmental Hazard/ Severe Weather)

  • Monthly Fire Drill

  • Lockdown

  • Reverse Evacuation

Safety Trainings

  • Staff have been trained on all safety procedures to include but not limited to emergency preparedness, medication administration, Incident Command Teams

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