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  • Name of Venue

  • Address

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Contact Number

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Vehicle Parking and Building Perimeter

  • Is the road and access driveway suitable for the transport being used?

  • Do the security lights illuminate parking and building perimeter?

  • Are entrances and exits are clearly marked?

  • Is the surface of parking area and driveways free from potholes, cracks and other trip hazards?

  • Is the required direction of traffic well defined and clearly indicated by signs and/or painted roads?

  • Are external roads and car parks are well drained to prevent flooding or pooling of water?

  • Are disabled parking areas designated and in priority locations?

  • Are the pathways continuous clear and accessible (i.e. no barriers, no impediment from trees)?

  • Are pathways free from raised curbs, projections, holes and other tripping hazards?

  • Are all steps and changes of levels clearly defined?

  • Is the assembly area for emergency evacuations clearly marked?

  • Is the walking distance from the drop off point to venue access point suitable?

  • Does the venue have mobile phone coverage?

  • Is the venue away from main roads, steep slopes?

  • Is parking adequate for the transport being used?

  • Is the venue safe from aggressive /unrestrained animals?

Floors/Aisles/Exits

  • Are entrances and steps in good order?

  • Are entrances, doorways, stairs and steps kept free from obstructions?

  • Are handrails installed where appropriate at entrance/exit steps and ramps

  • Are floor coverings in good order?

  • Are floors even, with no cracks, dips or holes?

  • Are floors clean and not slippery?

  • Are computer and other electrical leads and cables kept clear of aisles and walkways?

  • Are aisles and walkways free from obstructions – boxes, rubbish, bins, etc?

Stairs and Landings

  • Is the lighting adequate?

  • Is there good visual contrast between steps

  • Is there slip-resistant strips on step edges

  • is there minimal variation between step height and depth

Lighting and Indoor Climate

  • Are stairwells and exits well lit?

  • Is the lighting adequate for activities

  • Is the temperature maintained at appropriate (comfortable) level throughout indoor areas

  • Is the air quality acceptable (no fumes, odours, particles)?

Venue

  • Are the facilities suitable for the group program to be delivered?

  • Is the service delivery area away from client arrival & entry exit zones?

  • Do outdoor venues have adequate shade for daytime activities?

  • Is there adequate space for 4-wheel walkers to move between furniture?

Bathrooms/Toilets

  • Are their adequate toilets for men and women?

  • Are the toilets suitable for people with disabilities?

  • Are the facilities cleaned regularly?

  • Are the facilities well ventilated?

  • Is there hand wash, single-use hand towels/driers provided?

  • Is there sanitary bins provided?

Kitchens/Lunch rooms/Dining

  • Is there suitable eating/tea break facilities provided?

  • Are the floor surfaces anti-slip?

  • Are the floors free from water and grease

First Aid

  • Are first aid kits available and complete?

  • Are electrical leads free from kinks, frays, loose or exposed wires or leads?

  • Are plugs, sockets and switches in safe places and free from obvious defects (loose, broken, overheating)?

Noise

  • Is all noisy equipment enclosed or isolated from clients and staff?

Fire Exits & Emergency Procedures

  • Are smoke detectors and alarms appropriately located and in working order?

  • Are emergency procedures and exit signs clearly displayed?

  • Are fire exits and stairwells uncluttered?

  • Are fire exits unlocked during working hours

  • Are fire extinguishers regularly serviced and service dates recorded on tags?

Chemicals/Hazardous substances

  • Are Hazardous substances kept in a locked cupboard or drawers away from access?

  • Is the venue free from vapours, fumes, cigarette smoke?

Security

  • Are there any other hazards present? (please specify). If so, you must detail action needed

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