Title Page
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Site name
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Inspection type
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
External pavements & footpaths
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Will this inspection include External areas?
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Trip hazards : Are the paved areas/paths, car parks inspected, level, safe from potholes, sunken, loose, raised or rocking , raised tree roots, missing, damaged or unsecure manhole /inspection covers?
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Slip hazards: Are paths inspected reasonably free from loose stones, wet leaves, moss, oil spills? (supported housing sites and steep ramps have snow and ice controls as per BHA policy)
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Paths obstructions: Do paths inspected have reasonable clear space to walk without being injured ? for example: protruding sharp objects/falling fences ,foliage/low tree branches?
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Steps /ramps: Do steps and ramps inspected appear safe & undamaged? For example are the edges of steps clearly visible (highlighted with white or yellow paint where necessary) Stair nosing and handrails secure where fitted
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Trees : do trees in the area inspected appear to be free from obvious visible damage, for example large damaged branches likely to fall?
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Fly tipping /Arson risk: Are communal areas free from fly tipping ? Consider high risk items such as combustibles/furniture dumped near fire exits & against walls of flats.
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Gates: Do communal gates, including powered gates appear safe/securely fixed ?
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Electrical/lighting : Are there any obvious visible electrical hazards/ unsafe conditions for example damaged lights/exposed wires/extension cables. Reported poor light?
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Do communal waste, washing, storage areas or BHA furniture inspected appear in safe condition?
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Comments
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Photos
Fire Safety
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Is there a fire panel?
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Is it fault free? If NO phone customers services
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Is the fire alarm tested weekly and recorded in a fire logbook? Please add photo evidence. If NO report to Fire Safety Manager and/or relevant agency manager
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Are smoke & heat detectors in good order/undamaged/ & not covered.
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Is fire alarm & or smoke detectors regularly serviced?
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Is there a fire risk assessment for the premises and is it up to date?
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Are all fire escape routes & exits clearly marked with appropriate signage and free from obstructions, combustible items & evidence of smoking.
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Are there fire doors?
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Are fire doors in the area inspected in good order as per fire door check guidelines & frequency?
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Are the Final Fire Exit Doors easy to open and unobstructed on both sides?
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Are there any AOVs (smoke vents)? Monthly test required; weekly if linked to fire alarm
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Are the AOV’s opening & closing properly?
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Is there emergency lighting?
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Are the Emergency Lights in good order & functioning correctly when tested?
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Are there communal fire extinguishers/blankets?
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Are fire extinguishers /blankets in good order & servicing up to date ?
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Signage : Are Fire instruction notices displayed?
Legionella
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Does this site require legionella temp and system checks?
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Is a weekly flush of little used outlets being completed where required? Please add photo evidence of flush sheet.
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Are the water temperature checks being completed and recorded? Please add photo evidence of water hygiene logbook date & signature<br>
Electrical safety
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Are electrical cupboards in safe condition & kept free from combustibles/storage?
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Is the electrical wiring certificate in date (EICR)
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Is the general lighting in working order?
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Are socket outlets and plugs in good condition & no daisy chains or overloading (visual)
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Are trailing cables kept secured and placed so they do not cause trip hazards?
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Is all portable electrical equipment regularly tested and labelled?
Internal areas safe condition
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Are floors, stairs & landings in a safe condition eg stair nosing & handrails secure, window safety catches intact where required?
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Is appropriate safety signage & instruction displayed where required?
Lifts- fire fighting & passenger
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Is there a passenger lift?
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Is the emergency call button working (carry out a test)
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Is there a fire fighting lift ?
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In test mode is the fire fighting lift working correctly? Report faults as urgent.
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Are there offices, communal lounges, laundries , kitchens or assisted bathrooms?
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Are kitchens in a safe condition, eg grease extractors cleaned, equipment serviced?
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Are laundry rooms in safe condition eg tumble dryer hose vents attached & undamaged, lint cleared, equipment serviced?
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Scooter charge rooms kept of items other than scooters & electric wheelchairs?
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Are staff welfare facilities available, in safe condition & kept clean & tidy?
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Is there a first aid kit with stock in date?
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Are boiler rooms in safe condition, kept free from combustibles & is servicing up to date?
Scaffolding
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Is there scaffolding erected in the communal area?
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Is the 7 day inspection tag attached & up to date?
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Is the ladder out of reach or a compliant ladder guard in place?
Temporary safety fencing
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Is there temporary safety fencing on site?
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Is it in safe condition & regularly inspected?
Other information
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Add any other information you wish to include with regards to this site visit , including photographs.
Update the current Risk Rating for the Premises _refer to matrix
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Risk matrix
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What is the Risk rating for this site?
Action points
Action points
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Action point
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Select date
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Concern
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Photos
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Action taken
Signatures
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Assessor Name and Job title
