Pioneers - Health and Safety Checklist

Electrics – Visually check plug and appliances for general wear and tear

Doors – Check finger guards are in place and in good repair

Floors - ensure floor is dry and clean

Trip hazards - Ensure clothes, bags etc. are off the floor and neatly stored away

Ensure rope/string/cords are tied up and not hanging within children’s reach

Ensure sensory and water is changed at start of every day

Ensure sand is clean and change regularly

Remove any broken resources, furniture or equipment

All hazardous solutions put away and out of reach of children

Every food item is covered and labelled, out-of-date food is thrown away and fridge is clean

All toys and resources are set and re-stocked where necessary

All soft furnishings (sofas, cushions, rugs) are clean and tidy

Sinks, toilets, sides & the floor cleanliness is maintained throughout the day | When the floor is mopped a wet floor sign must be put out |

Bins must be emptied daily

Floor - Ensure floor is dry and clean

All hazardous solutions put away and out of reach of children

Doors - Check finger guards are in place and in good repair

Shelves - Ensure nothing is hanging off and all items are securely stored and out of children’s reach

Re-stocking - Ensure nappies, wipes, aprons, gloves, soap, hand towels, blue roll and toilet roll are replenished, cleaning products and cloths are readily available

Check fence is in good repair

Check gates are secure

Check for any loose bark/exposed epicorns on tree trunk & remove/smooth over. Remove any low hanging branches that may cause injury

Thoroughly check for any unwanted objects i.e. litter, branches, animal feces...etc

Ensure water is clean and replace at the start of every day, Check sand at the start of the day and change when needed

Check for any spiky plants and nettles and remove of them