School Health & Safety Audit (Infant/Primary Schools).

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Location being audited:
Date of Audit:
Auditee:
Auditor:

Section 1 - Opening Meeting

Introductions and format of the audit

Introductions:

H&S Team
Site Team
The purpose of this audit is to ensure that the school is meeting its statutory requirements with regards to Health & Safety.
Who has got overall responsibility for Health & Safety within the school?
The audit is split into specific sections as follows:

Business Management
Site Management
Curriculum Areas (High Risk)

The Business Manager will be required to answer questions and provide documentary evidence on school specific topics.

The Site Manager will be required to facilitate a site inspection (including all high risk areas) and to answer questions and provide documentary evidence on areas of compliance.

Individual curriculum managers (high risk areas) will be required to facilitate a departmental inspection and answer questions and provide documentary evidence, specific to their curriculum area.

General Information

Name of Head Teacher?
Name of Business Manager?
Name of Site Manager/Caretaker?
Total number of pupils enrolled in the school?
Total number of staff working in the school?
Age of the school?

General Notes

Section 2 - Business Management

Safety Policy

1. Is there a copy of the current version of the Health & Safety Policy available in the area of responsibility?
2. Are all employees aware of the written H&S policy?
3. Are employees aware of their H&S duties and responsibilities?
4. Is there a clear, written allocation of the health and safety responsibilities of all line managers and supervisors in your area of responsibility?
5. Are employees given specific health & safety information? e.g. employee handbook
6. Is health & safety an agenda item at team meetings?
7. Is all relevant H&S information displayed?
8. Have all employees got access to relevant safety documents and guidance?
9. Is there a Health & Safety Law poster displayed in employee areas?

Risk Assessments (school, rather than curriculum)

OVERALL AIM: Risk Assessments have been completed by a competent person and readily available to all. They are reviewed when required.

EVIDENCE: Discussions with manager, employees, training records, documentation
1. Are all school hazards/risks identified?
2. Are written risk assessments (generic/school) in place?
3. Is there evidence of management/employee (key members of staff) involvement?
4. Evidence of risk assessment outcomes? i.e. training/method statements/health surveillance/PPE
5. Are control measures implemented?
6. Are recommendations for improvement identified and followed up?
7. Are the generic risk assessments communicated to all staff? If so, how?
8. Is there evidence of training for competency to carry out risk assessments?
9. Are risk assessments approved by an appropriate person?
10. Are the assessments reviewed periodically, following accidents and following changes of work practices? (if so, by whom?)
11. Does the school use the HSE classroom checklist for low risk areas?
12. Does the Business Manager monitor risk assessments produced for curriculum areas? If so how are these recorded?
13. Are risk assessments carried out for all school events?

Accident and Incident Reporting

OVERALL AIM: The school has adequate procedures for the reporting, investigation and evaluation of accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences.

EVIDENCE: Incident report forms, discussions with managers/employees/contractors, employee handbook

REFERENCE: Accident and reporting procedures
1. Are all accidents/incidents reported to the health and safety team to enable HSE notification within specified time scales?
2. Are all employees aware of their responsibilities regarding accident/incident reporting?
3. Are all accidents/incidents evaluated at least annually, patterns & trends identified and preventative action taken?
4. Do investigations consider compliance with legal standings, failure in performance e.g. following protocol, RA and method statement and is corrective action taken where required?

Emergency Arrangements

OVERALL AIM: Emergency Arrangements are in place and communicated to relevant personnel.

EVIDENCE: Risk Assessment, training records, fire notices, contractor information
1. Does the school have the arrangements in place to deal with all serious and imminent danger?
2. Are key personnel aware of their responsibility in the event of an emergency?
3. Are other personnel aware of what to do in the event of an emergency?
4. Are PEEP's in place for any staff or pupils that may required them?
5. Are visitors, contractors, pupils and temporary employees made aware of evacuation procedures? If so, how?
6. Are there written evacuation procedures posted in appropriate locations and are means of escape clearly signed?
7. Is appropriate equipment available to deal with emergencies and are key personnel trained in its use?
8. If the workplace is shared, are emergency arrangements communicated and co-coordinated with neighbours?

First Aid

1. Are there adequate numbers of trained personnel to render first aid readily available? (including paediatric)
2. Are there adequate numbers of nominated persons to maintain first aid boxes and records?
3. First aid supplies are readily available and well stocked?

Medication Procedure

EVIDENCE: Discussion with staff, risk assessments specific to medication, training records
1. Is there a medication policy in place?
2. Are an appropriate amount of staff trained in administering medication?
3. Is medication stored in a locked medication cabinet or separate lockable fridge where necessary?
4. Do parents complete the required paperwork?
5. Is paperwork completed on receiving and administering medication?
6. Are individual health care plans in place (where required)?

Security and Safeguarding

OVERALL AIM: The school has adequate procedures to effectively safeguard the security of staff and pupils

EVIDENCE: Inspection checklists, discussions with managers and employees

REFERENCE: Ofsted
1. Is there clear signage directing visitors to reception/other services on site?
2. Are the gates and perimeter fencing of adequate height and in good condition?
3. Are gates locked when the the school is not in use?
4. Is there a clearly defined route between the site entrance(s) and reception, with access to children avoided where practicable?

Safety Representation/Inspections

1. Do you have any form of H&S committee?
2. Is there a named governor with H&S responsibilities?
3. Is the governor involved in accident and incident investigations?
4. Is H&S an agenda item at SLT / Governors meetings?
5. Are safety inspections carried out by a competent person and evidenced?
6. Is remedial action carried out?

Control of Contractors (Major Works / Projects)

OVERALL AIM: Control of Contractors information is distributed to relevant people.

EVIDENCE: Control of Contractors procedures
1. Is a competent person involved in preparing specifications for the work or agreeing that any proposed work is acceptable?
2. Are all contractors vetted, prior to commencement of works?
3. Have job specific method statements and/or risk assessments been obtained from the contractor and checked by a competent person? And been agreed by the school?
4. Are meetings held directly with the contractor to discuss the intended work and how it will effect the normal building use?
5. Is the contractor monitored whilst undertaking the work? if so, how?

Stress

1. Is the stress policy brought to the attention of the staff, and do they know what process to take if they felt they were suffering from work related stress?
2. Would action be taken if someone complained of stress at work?
3. Are managers aware of the procedure to follow regarding stress assessments for work related stress?
4. Are all new employees given a clear outline of job functions and responsibilities?

Manual Handling Operations

OVERALL AIM: The School has adequate procedures in place to ensure that all manual handling and moving & assisting operations are avoided or the risks minimised to reduce workplace injuries.

EVIDENCE: Look at work processes and procedures, inspect manual handling assessments, discussions with employees, training records, maintenance records
1. Are all manual handling and moving & assisting operations assessed taking into account the load, the nature of the task, the working environment and the individuals' capabilities?
2. Where a significant risk is identified, has a specific manual handling assessment been carried out and formally recorded?
3. Where hazards exist are the control measures identified in the assessments implemented and monitored by supervisors/managers?
4. Have employees received appropriate training to carry out those manual handling tasks which cannot be eliminated?
5. Where mechanical aids are provided to assist employees with lifting and handling - are they easily accessible, suitably maintained and serviced where necessary and employees suitably trained in their use?

Lone Working

OVERALL AIM: Suitable measures are in place to identify lone workers and ensure that the risks associated with lone working are fully understood and managed to their lowest level practicable.

EVIDENCE: Specific risk assessments, evidence of awareness and training, background information on individual service users, mobile phones or other means of summoning assistance provided
1. Have individuals or groups of employees been identified as lone workers?
2. Have specific risk assessments been undertaken identifying the risks associated with lone working? Are they suitable and sufficient?
3. Are there protocols in place where the lone worker records their whereabouts and is required to call in at the end of their lone working period?
4. Is someone within the workplace identified as having responsibility for taking appropriate action if an individual does not return or call in?
5. Are all employees aware of the lone working procedures in place and their responsibility for working within them?

Work at Height

OVERALL AIM: The school has adequate arrangements to avoid or reduce the risks of people and materials falling from height or through fragile surfaces

EVIDENCE: Discussions with premises manager, employees, inspection of the workplace, inspection of the workplace and equipment, inspection of records
1. Is there awareness of where work at height takes place on the premises and who carries it out?
2. Is there evidence that work at height risks specific to the premises have been assessed including existing places of work and fragile surfaces?
3. Where necessary to work at height, is the work properly planned and supervised by a competent person? Have people who are required to work at height undergone appropriate training?
4. Are management checks carried out to ensure that people working at height are competent?
5. Is there evidence that work equipment has been selected appropriate to the tasks and areas of work?

New and Expectant Mothers

OVERALL AIM: Suitable measures are in place to ensure the health, safety and welfare of new and expectant mothers

EVIDENCE: Specific risk assessments, evidence of training and awareness of risks, incident report forms
1. Are specific risk assessments carried out taking into consideration vulnerable groups including pregnant women and young persons?
2. Are managers aware of the need to modify tasks or consider alternative working arrangements depending on the findings of risk assessments?
3. Are there welfare facilities available for employees who are pregnant or breast feeding?
4. Is there evidence that managers discuss the outcome of the risk assessment with the individual employee?

Educational Visits

OVERALL AIM: Educational Visits should comply with educational visits procedure.

EVIDENCE: Look at the schools policies/procedures, risk assessments, training and previous visit documentation
1. Have school Educational Visits Coordinators (EVC) been appointed and suitably trained? (with 3 yearly refreshers)
2. Are suitable and sufficient risk assessments carried out for all visits?
3. Are all high risk visits authorised by the school EVC?
4. Are necessary checks carried to ensure necessary providers and activity leaders are competent?
5. Does the school retain all documentation relation to educational visits?
6. Is someone nominated as the emergency home contact when groups are away?
7. Are parental consent forms completed for all visits?
8. Are procedures in place for ensuring that coach operators have the appropriate license and all coaches used are fitted with seat belts?

Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

OVERALL AIM: The use of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) is effectively managed in school and any health risks are identified and adequately controlled.

EVIDENCE: Discussions with employees, inspection of the workplace and equipment, inspection of DSE Assessments
1. Has a DSE Self-Assessment been carried out for relevant employees either manually or by using an on-line system and has any advice or equipment been provided to the employee?
2. Have relevant employees received DSE awareness training/instruction?
3. Are procedures in place for employees to report any pain or discomfort that may be attributed to using the DSE to their supervisors and then be referred for further medical help/intervention?
4. Are all DSE assessments carried out by a competent person?

Minibuses

OVERALL AIM: Suitable measures must be in place to ensure the safe operation of minibuses

EVIDENCE: Look at the policy & procedures, risk assessments, training files and relevant document (i.e. MOT, service records, LOLER records, etc)
Are there any minibuses?
1. Are all drivers' licenses checked to ensure they have the right class on the license to drive minibuses? i.e. D or D1 on the license or did they pass test pre-January 1997?
2. Are suitable and sufficient risk assessments carried out for the use of the minibus?
3. Have all drivers had a medical within the past 3 years?
4. Are pre-user checks of the minibus carried out each day and documented?
5. Does the minibus have a current MOT and is it regularly serviced?
6. Are seat belts fitted to the minibus?
7. Does the minibus carry a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, high visibility vest and warning triangle?
8. Are powered lifts tested and inspected every 6 months and are documents available?

Catering - WORK IN PROGRESS)

OVERALL AIM: The school has adequate procedures for the effective control and management of Catering Services

EVIDENCE: ??

REFERENCE: ???
Does the school buy into the Education Catering services provided by Oldham Council
Date of last Catering audit?
1. Who provides this service?
2. What agreement have you entered into?

Cleaning - (WORK IN PROGRESS)

OVERALL AIM: The school has adequate procedures for the effective control and management of Cleaning Services

EVIDENCE: ??

REFERENCE: ???
Does the school buy into the Cleaning services provided by Oldham Council
Date of last Cleaning audit
1. Who provides this service?
2. What agreement have you entered into?

Section 3 - Site Management

Control of Legionellosis

EVIDENCE: Health & Safety Guidance - L8 The Prevention and Control of Legionellosis
1. Is there guidance based around L8 for control of legionella available for reference?
2. Is someone identified as competent for your premises in relation to Legionella?
3. Have you had your schools assessed to identify the level and source of risk from legionella?
4. If there is a risk, has a scheme for preventing or controlling the risk been developed for the premises?
5. Are there management plans to implement and manage control measures?
6. Are all records in relation to legionella kept?
7. Is the competent person for legionella involved in any planned work on water or air conditioning systems?
8. Is property management aware of the intended work?
9. Are contractors involved in any legionella work monitored? Is this recorded?

Asbestos

OVERALL AIM: The school has procedures in place to ensure that asbestos containing materials in the building do not pose a threat to health, the condition is appropriately monitored and where work is planned involving disturbance the Asbestos Duty Holder and property management are fully aware.

EVIDENCE: Site asbestos file, induction records, team meeting minutes, discussions with duty holder, discussions with employees.

REFERENCE: Asbestos policies and procedures
Is there any asbestos on site?
1. Has an Asbestos Duty Holder been appointed to manage asbestos containing materials at the workplace?
2. Has the Asbestos Duty Holder received appropriate training to allow them to carry out their responsibilities?
3. Does the school have an up to date Asbestos Register?
4. Does the Duty Holder regularly inspect the condition of any identified asbestos in the asbestos building file? Are these checks recorded in the register?
5. Do all building contractors sign in and check the asbestos survey report prior to starting work?
6. Are the procedures known and understood if asbestos is disturbed in the building?
7. Are employees that work in the building made aware of the presence and position of asbestos in the building if they are likely to disturb it during normal work?
8. Are warning labels/stickers provided where appropriate?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

OVERALL AIM: The school has adequate procedures in place to avoid or reduce to the lowest level possible, the exposure of all persons to substances, which may be hazardous to health.

EVIDENCE: COSHH Assessments, training records, discussions with employees/supervisors, inspection of workplace and PPE records, maintenance records
1. Have COSHH assessments been carried out for all products, substances and processes and the findings been formally disseminated to employees?
2. Where hazards exist, are the control measures identified in the COSHH assessments implemented and monitored by supervisors/managers?
3. Has adequate information, instruction and training been provided for employees using substances that may be hazardous to health?
4. Is there a system in place to request manufacturers hazard data sheets (MSDS's) for new products introduced in school?
5. Are hazardous substances stored safely and suitably labelled?
6. Where necessary are procedures in place to monitor exposure and provide health surveillance?
7. Are there adequate welfare and emergency facilities where appropriate?
8. Are the products and COSHH assessments reviewed on a regular basis?

Electrical Safety

REFERENCE: Health & Safety - Electricty at Work Regulations
1. Electrical panels are clearly marked and unobstructed, restricted access?
2. Cable management acceptable? (no split/taped cords)
3. Any loose or damaged conduit or trunking?
4. Fixed electrical system checked by competent person? Examine records?
5. Portable electrical equipment maintained - visual checks by user, formal inspection?
6. Any unauthorised private equipment being used?

Fire Protection

OVERALL AIM: Fire equipment is suitable and sufficient and adequately maintained and inspected

EVIDENCE: Discussion with managers & staff, risk assessments, training records, inspection of work equipment/audits/inspection records
1. Has a fire Risk Assessment been carried out for the premises and if so has an action plan been developed to implement the recommendations?
2. All fire alarms and smoke detectors are in working condition?
3. All exits are clearly marked?
4. Fire extinguishers are properly mounted?
5. Extinguishers have inspection sticker attached?
6. Combustible materials are kept away from heat sources?
7. Fire doors and exits are free of obstructions?
8. Weekly fire alarm tests are carried out and recorded?
9. Are regular fire evacuation drills carried out (at least once a term)?
10. Vision panels are unobstructed and in good condition?
11. Where applicable, has the sprinkler system been maintained, inspected and tested?
12. Do all fire doors close and fit into rebate as appropriate?
13. Are external storage / waste bins secured and located a suitable distance away from the buildings?

Gas & Boiler House Safety

OVERALL AIM: The school has adequate procedures for the effective control and management of gas safety.

REFERENCE: Gas Safety Register, HSE.gov.uk
1. Are all gas appliances installed, fitted and maintained by competent persons?
2. Are all appliances subjected to an annual gas safety test?
3. Is a gas shut off valve installed and are staff aware of its location?
4. Are only trained persons involved in relighting gas appliances and pilot lights?
5. Are boiler houses free of combustible materials?

Work Equipment

OVERALL AIM: Work equipment is suitable and is adequately maintained and inspected. All equipment is suitably constructed and guarded and employees are competent.

EVIDENCE: Discussion with managers/purchasing officers, risk assessments specific to work equipment, discussions with employees, training records, inspection of work equipment departmental plans/audits/inspection records
1. Is work equipment assessed prior to purchase for its suitability and compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) ?
2. Is work equipment installed, located and used in such a way as to reduce the risks to users and others?
3. Is work equipment maintained and inspected either as per the manufacturer's instructions or where the risk assessment dictates. Are adequate records kept?
4. Where work equipment involves specific risks to health & safety is use limited to competent persons?
5. Have employees received information, instruction & training in the use of work equipment relating to the hazards and risks and are they deemed competent to operate the equipment?
6. Have hazards relating to particular work equipment been identified and adequately controlled?
7. Has a workplace audit been undertaken to determine compliance with the requirements of PUWER and where the equipment fails to comply with PUWER, is a replacement or upgrade program in place?
8. Is there a defective equipment reporting and recording procedure?

Premises Management

EVIDENCE: Asbestos register, risk assessments, records of tests, contractors documentation provided, CDM documents, site visits, discussions with managers/premises managers.
1. Are housekeeping checks carried out and recorded?
2. Is there compliance with the Equality Act 2010 for access/egress with appropriate safety markings/signs/alarms?
3. Are work areas adequately lit?
4. Is there adequate ventilation (fresh air) through work areas?
5. Is the ambient temperature between 16-24 Celsius?
6. Are arrangements in place for reporting defects to the building and remedial action carried out?
7. Anti-slip surfaces provided where appropriate?
8. Is there an adequate provision of drinking water?
9. Is there adequate number of sanitary conveniences?
10. Are traffic routes clearly marked?

Housekeeping

EVIDENCE: Discussions with Headteacher, Business Manager, employees, visual inspections
1. Are classrooms and other areas clean and tidy?
2. Corridors/halls/walkways clear of debris and obstructions?
3. All spills cleaned up speedily?
4. Carpets in good condition? (No holes or curled edges)
5. Rest rooms are kept neat and clean?
6. Floors, stairs and walkways have non-slip surfaces where appropriate?
7. Waste bins are available and emptied regularly?
8. Floors are free of holes, protrusions, loose boards and splinters?
9. Oily rags and flammable refuse are correctly and quickly disposed of?
10. Items are stored correctly and empty boxes, etc are disposed of?

Play & Sports Areas / Activities

EVIDENCE: Inspection checklists, discussions with managers and employees

REFERENCE: AfPE Guidance information
1. Adequate space for size of class and activities conducted?
2. Are windows opening onto external walkways / play areas restricted? Are barriers in place?
3. Is safety glazing to BS 6206 or glazing filmed in the vulnerable areas? (e.g. panes > 250mm wide in or adjacent to doors, PE areas, etc)
4. Are pathways / walkways stable underfoot and without significant trip hazards? (e.g. no potholes, no raised/sunken slabs)
5. Is outdoor play equipment adequately maintained and in good condition? (checked annually by competent person, weekly checks by site staff)
6. Is there sufficient storage space and is it reasonably tidy?
7. Are playing fields / pitches visually inspected before use and free from hazardous materials?
8. Is PE Equipment inspected within the past 12 months by a competent person? Are regular informal checks conducted by staff?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

OVERALL AIM: The school has procedures in place to provide suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to all employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health & safety that is not adequately controlled by other means.

EVIDENCE: Inspect risk assessments & specific PPE assessments, discussions with employees/supervisors, checks on PPE, storage & maintenance records
1. Evidence of specific/task personal protective equipment assessments?
2. Is PPE suitable for the task/job?
3. Are employees trained in the use and limitations of PPE?
4. Is PPE inspected regularly by a competent person?
5. Is there a clear procedure for reporting defects?
6. Is PPE used when required, fitted correctly, stored and maintained including adequate changing facilities?

Work at Height

OVERALL AIM: The school has adequate arrangements to avoid or reduce the risks of people and materials falling from height or through fragile surfaces

EVIDENCE: Discussions with site manager, employees, inspection of the workplace, inspection of the workplace and equipment, inspection of records
1. Is there awareness of where work at height takes place on the premises and who carries it out?
2. Is there evidence that work at height risks specific to the premises have been assessed including existing places of work and fragile surfaces?
3. Where necessary to work at height, is the work properly planned and supervised by a competent person? Have people who are required to work at height undergone appropriate training?
4. Are management checks carried out to ensure that people working at height are competent?
5. Is there evidence that work equipment has been selected appropriate to the tasks and areas of work?
6. Where equipment is premises based is there awareness and systems to ensure that this equipment is only for use by school / Council employees?
7. Is there evidence that equipment for work at height is subject to inspection, examination and test by competent people?
8. Is access to low roofs restricted and are any fragile surfaces identified with suitable signage?
9. Has planning for rescue from work at height situations been taken into account?

Lone Working

OVERALL AIM: Suitable measures are in place to identify lone workers and ensure that the risks associated with lone working are fully understood and managed to their lowest level practicable.

EVIDENCE: Specific risk assessments, evidence of awareness and training, background information on individual service users, mobile phones or other means of summoning assistance provided
1. Have individuals or groups of employees been identified as lone workers?
2. Have specific risk assessments been undertaken identifying the risks associated with lone working? Are they suitable and sufficient?
3. Are there protocols in place where the lone worker records their whereabouts and is required to call in at the end of their lone working period?
4. Is someone within the workplace identified as having responsibility for taking appropriate action if an individual does not return or call in?
5. Have all employees been trained and are they aware of the lone working procedures in place and their responsibility for working within them?
6. Are employees who work alone provided with adequate means of contacting their office base, manager or other assistance in the event of an emergency?

Manual Handling Operations

OVERALL AIM: The School has adequate procedures in place to ensure that all manual handling and moving & assisting operations are avoided or the risks minimised to reduce workplace injuries.

EVIDENCE: Look at work processes and procedures, inspect manual handling assessments, discussions with employees, training records, maintenance records
1. Are all manual handling and moving & assisting operations assessed taking into account the load, the nature of the task, the working environment and the individuals' capabilities?
2. Where a significant risk is identified, has a specific manual handling assessment been carried out and formally recorded?
3. Where hazards exist are the control measures identified in the assessments implemented and monitored by supervisors/managers?
4. Have employees received appropriate training to carry out those manual handling tasks which cannot be eliminated?
5. Where mechanical aids are provided to assist employees with lifting and handling - are they easily accessible, suitably maintained and serviced where necessary and employees suitably trained in their use?

Lifts & Lifting Equipment

OVERALL AIM: The school has adequate procedures for the effective control and management of lifts and lifting equipment including inspection and maintenance.

EVIDENCE: Inspection records, maintenance records, discussions with managers/employees/contractors

REFERENCE: HSE Guidance INDG339 'Thorough Inspection & Testing of Lifts
Are there any lifts or lifting equipment?
1. Are all passenger lifts fitted with safety devices to prevent a person being crushed, trapped, struck or falling from the lift?
2. Are lifts/equipment marked with it's safe working load?
3. Is there a means of raising alarm in all lifts in event of failure, are these tested and recorded?
4. Is there a clear procedure to be followed in event of a person becoming trapped in the lift/equipment and are people competent to follow the procedure?
5. Are all lifts/equipment examined at statutory intervals (every 6 months for people or 12 months for loads only) by competent person, recorded in terms of inspections, maintenance and testing?
6. Has a competent person been appointed and had suitable training to carry out thorough examination and maintenance?
7. Are they impartial in order for them to make an objective assessment of the lift/equipment?
8. Are all remedial measures reported to the duty holder and swift action taken as a result?

Swimming Pool Management

OVERALL AIM: All swimming pools should be managed in accordance with HSE Guidance Managing Health & Safety in swimming pools (HSG179) and Pool Water Quality and Standards

EVIDENCE: Look at policies/procedures i.e. NOP & EAP, risk assessments, test records, qualifications and inspect the area.
Is there a swimming pool?
1. Does the school/establishment have a swimming pool policy?
2. Does the policy include the Normal Operating Procedures (NOP) and the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) ?
3. Are staff suitably qualified to carry out pool rescues?
4. Is sufficient rescue equipment and signage in place?
5. Are suitable and sufficient risk assessments available that specifically deal with the issue of pool safety?
6. Can the area be closed off/secured when no staff are in the pool area?
7. Are procedures in place for hiring out to outside organisations?
8. Are pool plant records kept? i.e. water readings - free, combined, PH, Air & Water temperature
9. Does the plant operator hold the ISRM pool plant operators certificate?
10. Are water samples taken each month and tested for micro-organism issues by a UKAS accredited Laboratory? Are records kept of the results?
11. What type of dosing system is in place?

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Introductions and format of the audit

General Information

General Notes

Safety Policy

Risk Assessments (school, rather than curriculum)

Accident and Incident Reporting

Emergency Arrangements

First Aid

Medication Procedure

Security and Safeguarding

Safety Representation/Inspections

Control of Contractors (Major Works / Projects)

Stress

Manual Handling Operations

Lone Working

Work at Height

New and Expectant Mothers

Educational Visits

Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

Minibuses

Catering - WORK IN PROGRESS)

Cleaning - (WORK IN PROGRESS)

Control of Legionellosis

Asbestos

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Electrical Safety

Fire Protection

Gas & Boiler House Safety

Work Equipment

Premises Management

Housekeeping

Play & Sports Areas / Activities

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work at Height

Lone Working

Manual Handling Operations

Lifts & Lifting Equipment

Swimming Pool Management

Summary of findings of audit

General Notes

Signatures

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