Title Page
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Site conducted
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Document No.
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School/Centre:
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
Fire safety and emergency response
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Evacuation routes are prominently displayed in room or nearby.
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Doorways, walkways and evacuation exits are kept clear and at least 600mm wide.
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EXIT signs are in the "Running Man" format.
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Fire Extinguishers/Fire Hoses are easily accessible in an emergency.
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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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A Fire Blanket is available for kitchen areas.
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Smoke alarms are in place.
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Evacuation and Lockdown instructions displayed in room.
First Aid Equipment
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A First Aid kit is available and adequately stocked.
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A First Aid kit sign clearly designates the location of the First Aid kit.
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A mobile First Aid kit is available for outdoor emergencies.
Rooms
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Rooms are clean and tidy.
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There is adequate lighting in the room and the air temperature is comfortable?
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There is sufficient space for staff to navigate safely.
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Walls and ceilings are in safe and good condition.
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There are NO rugs or carpets with upturned edges that are a trip hazard
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There are no items placed in a position that could fall and cause injury?
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There are no sharp knives present or scissors that are not suitable for children?
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Door handles are out of reach to small children .
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There is adequate ventilation.
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The lighting is adequate for staff and children.
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A working fridge is available to store food and drinks?
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There are no indoor WATER hazards
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The room temperature is comfortable
Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings
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Furniture is in good condition and has no sharp edges.
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All furniture and fixtures meet Australian Childcare standards.
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Light fittings and ceiling fans are in good working order.
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Any stepladders have a max weight load of > 120 kg and meet Australian Standards.
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Hanging displays are not hazardous.
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All cupboard doors and drawers have a childproof lock.
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There no items stored on oven tops in kitchen areas that could create a fire hazard?
Electrical
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All unused power points have an Outlet Protector inserted.
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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.
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There are no power extension cords that could be a trip hazard
Storage
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Free standing shelves/cupboards are secured to a wall to ensure stability.
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Electronic equipment and learning resources are stored safely.
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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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There are NO unmarked spray bottles?
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Hazardous substances are stored and labelled appropriately.
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Current (within 5 years) material safety data sheets are readily available for hazardous substances.
General
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Any Sink areas are clean and in good working order with no leaks.
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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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A landline telephone is available at the Centre to call emergency services.
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List any other safety risks or concerns