SAFETY CHECKLIST - ART ROOM

Evacuation routes are prominently displayed?

Emergency and Lockdown instructions displayed

EXIT signs are in the "Running Man" format?

Fire Equipment has been tested within the last 6 months

External exit doors can be opened from the inside without a key?

Doorways, walkways and evacuation exits are kept clear and at least 600mm wide?

Fire Extinguishers/Fire Hoses are easily accessible in an emergency

Rooms are clean and tidy.

Work benches are clean and free from debris

Items are stored with no risk of falling.

Storage racks are in good working condition (no bowed shelves)

Safe lights in any DARK ROOM are in good working order

Trolleys are available to safely transport items

Brushes and rollers are clean

Guillotine guard(s) clean

Kiln is in good working order (door closes securely)

Etching Press is clean

Printing Press is clean

There are no Fire hazards caused by unsafe flammable items (cloths, materials, used floor sheets etc.) or piles of cardboard, paper or wood that could catch fire.

Windows can be open to provide fresh air when using glues and adhesives.

There is sufficient space for each person to work safely.

Floor spaces are maintained in a safe condition and are they suitable for the type of activities being conducted.

Walls and ceilings are in safe and good condition.

Doors, windows, locks and latches are in good condition and in working order.

There is adequate ventilation.

The lighting is adequate to work safely in.

Temperature is at a comfortable level

Flammable material is stored in a safe manner.

Electronic equipment and learning resources are stored safely.

Glues, paints and adhesives are stored safely ad easily identifiable.

Storage methods are used that will eliminate or minimise accidents (heavy objects stored between mid-thigh and shoulder height).

Current (within 5 years) material safety data sheets are readily available for hazardous substances.

Hazardous substances are stored and labelled appropriately.

There are NO unmarked spray bottles?

Light fittings and ceiling fans are in good working order.

Electrical equipment has been tested and tagged within past 12 months.

Power boards are not overloaded and no use of double adaptors.

All areas have Residual Current Device protection.

Hanging displays are not hazardous.

All furniture is safe and in good condition.

Safe operating procedures are displayed with all potentially high risk equipment.

No signs of vermin have been identified.

No noise hazards evident.

Animal Cages or Fish Tanks are clean and in good condition.

Sink areas are clean and in good working order (I.e. No leaks) where required.

Required personal protective equipment is available and in good condition.