Offsite Venue Risk Assessment Form

• Name of Venue

• Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Contact Number

Vehicle Parking and Building Perimeter

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the security lights illuminate parking and building perimeter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entrances and exits are clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are disabled parking areas designated and in priority locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all steps and changes of levels clearly defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the assembly area for emergency evacuations clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the venue have mobile phone coverage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is parking adequate for the transport being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the venue safe from aggressive /unrestrained animals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Floors/Aisles/Exits

• Are entrances and steps in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor coverings in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors clean and not slippery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs and Landings

• Is the lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there good visual contrast between steps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there slip-resistant strips on step edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there minimal variation between step height and depth

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting and Indoor Climate

• Are stairwells and exits well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting adequate for activities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Venue

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do outdoor venues have adequate shade for daytime activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bathrooms/Toilets

• Are their adequate toilets for men and women?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the toilets suitable for people with disabilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the facilities cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the facilities well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sanitary bins provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchens/Lunch rooms/Dining

• Is there suitable eating/tea break facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floor surfaces anti-slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors free from water and grease

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are first aid kits available and complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Exits & Emergency Procedures

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency procedures and exit signs clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits and stairwells uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits unlocked during working hours

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals/Hazardous substances

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

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