NCPS Cleaning storeroom

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Storage of materials

• Shelving surface is non-absorbent, not damaged or bowed and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frequently used and heavy items are stored at mid-height (between knee and shoulder height)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage space is large enough to enable free movement in the space when trolley is removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor is free from obstructions and trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Where possible, equipment is kept off the floor, for example backpack vacuum stored on hooks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Storage

• There is no evidence of spillage or leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Not stored on high shelving, above shoulder height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The area is free from food and drink containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are hand washing facilities available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances

• Safety data sheets (SDS) available and in date (no older than 5 years from the date on the SDS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical index available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessment has been completed for hazardous substances and recorded with relevant controls in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record of training for use of hazardous substances available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers holding decanted chemicals, such as spray bottle, are labelled correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable products are stored away from sources of heat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors are lockable with limited access to prevent students entering

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Eyewash

• There is a record showing the eyewash is flushed weekly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is a record showing the eyewash is serviced annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Spill kit

• A spill kit and personal protective equipment is available for cleaning up bodily fluids and chemical spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A safe operating procedure for cleaning up body fluids is displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Lighting is sufficient and fluorescent tubes are covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ventilation

• Storeroom is ventilated (open window, door grill or mechanical system)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual equipment

• Mops, brooms in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Squeeze buckets easy to operate, not seized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical dispensing system working effectively, if available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Ladders are of industrial standards and are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Electrical cords and plugs are in good condition with no splits, cracks, damage, permanently kinked or exposed wires

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads are stored correctly, for example looped loosely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment has been tagged and tested within the past 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• PPE is clean and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE stored correctly in a clean, closed container

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Evacuation plan, first aid procedures

• Clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plan caters for 'out-of-normal working hours' personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working alone plan available, if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaning staff have easy access to a reliable means of communication

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

• Any further issues observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A