Title Page
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Document No.
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Primary/Secondary:
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School
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Classroom/Area
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
Fire Safety Management
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Evacuation routes are prominently displayed?
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Emergency and Lockdown instructions displayed
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EXIT signs are in the "Running Man" format?
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Fire Equipment has been tested within the last 6 months
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External exit doors can be opened from the inside without a key?
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Doorways, walkways and evacuation exits are kept clear and at least 600mm wide?
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Fire Extinguishers/Fire Hoses are easily accessible in an emergency
Rooms
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Rooms are clean and tidy.
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There is sufficient space for each person to work safely.
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Floor spaces are maintained in a safe condition and are they suitable for the type of activities being conducted.
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Walls and ceilings are in safe and good condition.
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Doors, windows, locks and latches are in good condition and in working order.
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There is adequate ventilation.
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The lighting is adequate to work safely in.
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There are NO rugs or carpets with upturned edges that are a trip hazard
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Temperature is at a comfortable level
Storage
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Flammable material is stored in a safe manner.
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Electronic equipment and learning resources are stored safely.
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Free standing shelves/cupboards are secured to a wall to ensure stability.
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Storage methods are used that will eliminate or minimise accidents (heavy objects stored between mid-thigh and shoulder height).
Hazardous Substances
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Current (within 5 years) material safety data sheets are readily available for hazardous substances.
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Hazardous substances are stored and labelled appropriately.
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There are NO unmarked spray bottles?
Electrical
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Light fittings and ceiling fans are in good working order.
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Electrical equipment has been tested and tagged within past 12 months.
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Power boards are not overloaded and no use of double adaptors.
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All areas have Residual Current Device protection.
General
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Hanging displays are not hazardous.
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All furniture is safe and in good condition.
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Safe operating procedures are displayed with all potentially high risk equipment.
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No signs of vermin have been identified.
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No noise hazards evident.
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Animal Cages or Fish Tanks are clean and in good condition.
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Sink areas are clean and in good working order (I.e. No leaks) where required.
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Required personal protective equipment is available and in good condition.
