Title Page
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Heath and Safety Audit
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
Security
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Is the building secure to prevent unauthorised access?
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Notice displayed on door informing parents entering or exiting the building, not to let anyone in they do not know?
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Is the court yard door secure?
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Is the Visitor Record Book available and up to date?
Documentation
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Have Accident Forms been reviewed from the previous month?
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Have all Incident Forms been reviewed from the previous month?
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Have all Injury at Home forms been reviewed from the previous month?
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Is all medication left on site securely locked away and a Long Term Healthcare Plan completed for each child?
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Are all Long Term Healthcare Plans reviewed termly with parents?
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Is there a copy of the Health and Safety Policy Statement displayed?
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Is a current copy of the Liability Insurance displayed?
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Is the Staff Training Matrix up to date with specific training needs identified?
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Is there a current Health and Safety Law poster displayed where all staff can see it? Is the information displayed correct names etc?
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Are all generic risk assessments signed off and reviewed annually?
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Is the BI510 Accident Book (to record staff and visitors accidents) available and completed correctly?
Fire Saftey
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Is emergency lighting inspection records up to date and recorded in the log book?
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Is the weekly fire alarm record up to date?
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Is a notice displayed stating the day and time of weekly bell tests, where staff and visitors can see it?
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Are all alarm call points clearly numbered?
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Is the termly fire drill record up to date and are they recorded in the log book?
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Are Fire Action Information Signs displayed around the nursery?
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Is there a "No Smoking Sign" displayed at the entrance?
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Are all fire escapes free from obstructions?
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Are all designated fire doors kept shut at all times?
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Was a fire drill under taken during the audit? Record time evacuation took and any issues raised.
First aid
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Is there a list of Qualified First Aiders where staff and parents can see it?
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Are first aid boxes stocked correctly and contents in date?
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Are the mobile first aid kits stocked and in place?
Nursery Rooms
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Are allergy sheets signed and up to date?
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Are Sleep Checks completed for all children under 12 month ?
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Are children's registers correctly completed taking not of any children that are visiting?
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Are staff registers completed?
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Are good housekeeping practices maintained, to reduce trips, slips and falls?
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Are the Room Daily Room Risk Assessments complete?
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Are cupboards in rooms fitted with child lock to prevent unwanted access?
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Are the Outside Checklist complete and up to date?
Bathrooms
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Are Cleaning Rotas complete and up to date?
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Are bathroom doors kept closed to stop foul odours and air entering the room?
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Are the bathrooms in a well maintained and clean conditions?
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Are nappy bins emptied twice daily (middle and end of the day)?
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Are adequate supplies of soap and paper towels available?
Dress policy
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Are shoes being worn to minimise the risk of accidents and control infection?
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Is jewellery worn in compliance with our uniform policy?
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Are there any hazards from the wearing of jewellery identified? Record staff name:
Laundry room
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Is the room tidy and well maintained?
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Are the tumble dryers filters clean and free from lint that could create a fire hazard?
Cleaning
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Are COSHH date sheets availed for all cleaning chemicals used in nursery?
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Is appropriate PPE available for changing nappies and serving meals? Aprons, gloves etc.
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Is the general appearance of the nursery clean and tidy?
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Colour coded cleaning in place to prevent cross contamination?
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All internal bins have lids?
External Play Area
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Is the play equipment fit for purpose? Visually inspect and record any issue.
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Temporary Risk Assessments in place for any hazards identified?
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Are access gates secure?
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Is the fencing in a sound condition?