SAFETY CHECKLIST - SCIENCE Department

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

Eye wash bath working?

Hand held hose working?

Deluge Shower Working?

Safety Glasses available and in good condition?

Rooms are clean and tidy.

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.

There are NO rugs or carpets with upturned edges that are a trip hazard

Temperature is at a comfortable level

An appropriate SPILL KIT is available to assist in treating any chemical spill

Flammable material is stored in a safe manner.

Electronic equipment and learning resources are stored safely.

Free standing shelves/cupboards are secured to a wall to ensure stability.

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

Industrial (non-Domestic) Ladders and/or Step Ladders are available that have a max weight load of 120 kg (or more)

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?

Hazardous Materials are stored in a locked cupboard/storage area that is not accessible by Students/Visitors/

Science Department staff have been adequately trained in the safe handling of hazardous materials/chemicals.

Procedures and/or SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENTS (Risk Assessments) have been created for the safe handling of hazardous materials/chemicals.

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.