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Taaleem Internal Health and Safety Audit
Ryan Ormrod

Taaleem Internal Health and Safety Audit

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OSH Communication and Consultation

  • Is the current health and safety policy available and displayed in the school?

  • Has the health and safety policy been communicated to employees?

  • Is the current child safeguarding policy available?

  • Does the school have an established OSH committee that meets at least 4 times per academic year?

  • Is the school using the OSH Activities calendar and is it displayed?

  • Does the school have an OSH notice board established?

Risk Management

  • Does the school have a set of risk assessments covering the key risks/activities within the school? (swimming pool, events, transport etc)

  • Are risk assessments reviewed periodically?

  • Have the risk assessments been shared with the relevant employees?

  • Are copies of ECA/ASA providers risk assessments held where appropriate?

  • Does the school maintain a PPE register?

  • Does the school maintain a hazardous substances register?

Competency Training and Awareness

  • Do employees and contractors receive an OSH Induction at the commencement of their employment?

  • Does the school have a plan of OSH training?

  • Are 10% of permanent staff first aid trained by a certified company, is there an even distribution of trained staff around the school?

  • Do the school have the required number of firefighters trained from a certified company?

  • Has the fire evacuation procedure been communicated to teachers and support staff?

  • Does the lifeguard hold a valid first aid and EIAC accredited pool lifeguard certification?

  • Do swimming teachers hold valid swimming qualifications (see PSOP for mandated courses)?

  • Has a member of the facilities team attended the pool plant operators’ course?

  • Do all nurses have a valid license?

  • Does the doctor have a valid license?

  • Are there a suitable number of PIC trained individuals in the school?

Inspections and Corrective Actions

  • Does the school have an inspection schedule?

  • Are a record of monthly bus inspections available?

  • Is all fire equipment in date for its quarterly AMC check?

  • Are first aid kits in date for monthly inspection?

  • Are AED’s in date for monthly clinic checks and 6 monthly AMC maintenance/calibration?

  • Has a 3rd party safety audit been complete on the swimming pool, are corrective actions carried out

  • Are all elevators in date for 6 monthly load testing?

Incident Investigation and Reporting

  • Is there a register of incidents, injuries and near misses being maintained?

  • Are incident reports documented and available for review?

  • Does the school take corrective actions after incidents?

Emergency Management

  • Does the school have a completed copy of the fire evacuation plan with an emergency response team nominated?

  • Are staff aware of what to do in the event of a fire?

  • Are termly fire drills being completed and recorded?

  • Are fire evacuation plans displayed around the school? (should show assembly points, exit routes, you are here sign)

  • Is the fire assembly area clearly marked?

  • Are emergency plans in place for all emergency scenarios (crisis and disaster management)?

Security

  • Are security guards available at all access and egress points?

  • Are visitors and contractors signing in and out on a daily basis?

  • Is there a lanyard system in place to clearly identify (staff/parents/visitors)?

  • Does security have access to the CCTV system in the school?

  • Do security guards hold a valid license?

Transportation and Traffic Management

  • Is there a traffic management plan in place?

  • Is there appropriate supervision in place at pick up and drop off zones?

  • Are high visibility vests worn by all those involved in traffic management?

  • Are traffic wands/batons available for those involved in traffic management?

  • Is there a risk assessment in place for pick up and drop off?

  • Do all bus drivers have a valid driving license and the relevant permits?

  • Do all bus attendants have valid permits?

  • Do all buses have assigned routes and seating plans?

  • Do all buses have an emergency contact list?

  • Does the facilities manager have the contact number of all buses for use in an emergency?

  • Is there a risk assessment in place for buses?

Fire Alarm System and Firefighting Equipment

  • Does the school have an in date Civil Defence license?

  • Is the fire panel free of alarms?

  • Are all exit routes clear of obstructions and trip hazards?

  • Are all exits maintained and accessible (not locked)?

  • Ensure safety signs, smoke detectors and sprinklers are not covered?

  • Are all fire extinguishers and fire hose cabinets accessible and not blocked?

  • Is wiring safe and in a good condition throughout the campus?

  • Is there any visual damage to emergency lights or directional signs?

  • Artworks, craftworks and teaching materials posted on the wall should not exceed 20% of the wall in a non-sprinklered section and 50% in a sprinklered section, is this the case?

Swimming Pool

  • Swimming pool daily checks are being carried out?

  • Swimming pool monthly checks sheets are being complete?

  • The swimming pool compliance folder is available and kept up to date?

  • The PSOP is implemented and has been signed by all the appropriate staff?

  • A swimming pool risk assessment is in place?

  • Is the swimming pool locked and access controlled when not in use?

  • PPE is available and in good condition for pool plant operators? (safety masks, eye protection, gloves)

  • Is there adequate safety equipment at the pool?

  • Is there adequate safety signage in place?

  • Is the depth indicated on the floor and on the walls for ease of visibility?

  • Is the area around the swimming pool non slippery?

  • Are pool chemicals appropriately stored?

  • Are MSDS available and displayed for all pool chemicals?

  • Are chemical tanks clearly labelled?

  • Is an AED available poolside, or is its nearby location clearly indicated?

Welfare Facilities

  • Does the school have sufficient and hygienic drinking water?

  • Is the hot water heating element disconnected from water coolers?

  • Are toilets identified by signage as student/staff toilets male/female?

  • Are there disabled toilets available?

  • Are washrooms suitable for the students age?

  • Is liquid soap available in all washrooms?

  • Are washrooms being checked and signed for periodically?

  • Are rest areas well ventilated, air conditioned, free of leaks?

  • Does the school check water quality regularly?

Laboratory

  • Are risk assessments in place for lab experiments and are control measures implemented?

  • Are all hazardous substances labelled?

  • Are chemical substances stored in an appropriate cabinet with a suction hood connected?

  • Are MSDS available for all hazardous substances?

  • Is a chemical register maintained by the laboratory technician?

  • Is appropriate PPE available according to the MSDS?

  • Are expired chemicals disposed of through a certified supplier?

  • Do the facilities have appropriate emergency eye wash stations in place?

Server Room

  • Is there a fire suppression system available?

  • Is there adequate AC to maintain the temperature (19-21 degrees)?

  • Is the server room used for storage of other items?

Electrical Rooms

  • Do the electrical rooms get locked to prevent unauthorised access?

  • Are safety signs available on the entrance door (e.g. Electrical Hazard)?

  • Ensure electrical rooms are not used for storage?

  • Is there CO2 fire extinguishers available?

Play Areas

  • Do internal play areas have plug sockets covered?

  • Are the school playing areas are free of sharp edges?

  • Is all play area equipment free from damage and appropriately secured to the ground?

  • Is play area equipment suitable for the students age?

  • Is there appropriate soft padding in place?

  • Is there adequate shading in place in outdoor play areas?

General and Miscellaneous

  • Are all school rooms labelled according to their assigned purpose?

  • Is a no smoking policy enforced in the school?

  • Does the school have a pest control agreement in place?

  • Are all CCTV cameras operational?

  • Are windows on upper levels secure and limited opening to 10-20cm?

  • Is there suitable provision of finger guards throughout the school?

  • Is there suitable provision of corner guards throughout the school?

  • Is there suitable provision of soft padding throughout the school?

  • Are cleaning materials kept in a lockable stowage?

  • Are MSDS displayed in cleaning stowage’s?

  • Are floor surfaces in a good condition?

  • Are there wet floor signs available for during cleaning?

  • Is classroom furniture fit for the age group and in a good state of repair?

  • Are there visual alarms installed in music rooms?

  • Are electrical cords properly stored to avoid trip hazards?

  • In the library are books arranged securely and shelves are not overloaded?

  • Is medical waste clearly distinguishable in yellow bins and bags and stored in a locked area?

  • Are there disabled access ramps available on the ground floor?

  • Are the school external areas clear of rubbish and any flammable materials?

  • Does the schools have an in-date clinic license?

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Ryan Ormrod

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Inspection Checklist

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