SAFETY CHECKLIST - STEMS Workshop

Evacuation Maps are prominently displayed in or outside the room?

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

Emergency and Lockdown instructions displayed

EXIT signs are in the "Running Man" format?

Fire Extinguishers/Fire Hoses are easily accessible in an emergency

Fire Equipment has been tested within the last 6 months

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

Manual alarms have adequate signage and instructions

The room is 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 are NO rugs or carpets with upturned edges that are a trip hazard

All furniture is safe and in good condition.

Light fittings and ceiling fans are in good working order.

Hanging displays are not hazardous.

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

Hearing Protection is available for students and is in good condition.

Eye Protection is available for students and is in good condition

Adequate First Aid facilities are available with suitable signage.

An appropriate amount of Emergency Stop signs are available with suitable signage

There is adequate lighting in the room for the activities performed.

There is adequate ventilation in the room for the activities performed.

Running water is available to treat potential burns or eye injuries.

There is adequate information on how to treat burn injuries.

There are adequate general safety posters on display.

There is sufficient storage for expensive tools and equipment

There are NO other potential safety risk issues.

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.

There are no trip hazards from electrical cords or cables

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).

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?

No signs of vermin have been identified.

No noise hazards evident.

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

Non slip mats are available near sink areas