Termly Checklist @37

Extinguishers in place

Fire exits marked and clear

Crash bar/key box fitted

Fire alarm tested weekly

Can fire alarm be heard by all staff

Fire Notices prominently displayed

notices in good condition

Health and safety arrangements displayed

Are they the latest issue

Fire blankets in place kitchens/science ect

Are all waste bin areas cleared regularly

Any evidence of smoking in building

staff identified in the use of evac chair

Access/Egress clear to emergency vehicles

Are Combustible materials correctly stored

Lighting Adequate

Is all portable equipment within test date

Is it visually in good condition

Are flexible cables positioned safely

Lighting adequate and in good condition

Fire doors in closed position

Fire doors not obstructed

Fire doors visually in good condition

Vision panels not obstructed

Fire doors fit fully into there rebates

Are there any areas were combustible materials accumulate near to heat sources

Are displays in main corridors or suspended managed so as not to create a fire risk

Have the actions from the fire risk assessment been implemented

Is the area around the play equipment clean, free of litter and glass removed

Are the gates in good condition (if applicable) with all parts intact and open and close properly

Is the fencing surrounding the play equipment in good condition

Is the signage securely fixed and legible

Is the grass around the play equipment in good condition so as to prevent any slips or trip hazards

Are all parts on the play equipment secure with no excessive movement between them that could lead to entrapment

Are any consumable items on the play equipment missing or damaged, protruding and loose or with excessive wear

Is all the timber, ropes, chains, metal, rubber, and plastic parts on the equipment in good condition and free of decay or splits

do any of the bolts protrude without covers

Is the safer surfacing compacted, free of damage, puddles or any sharp objects or contaminants

Are all structures and equipment sound and secure and has a weight bearing exercise been carried out

has any garden equipment ie picnic tables or any other items been added to the play area that could create further hazards

Have any ponds or water features been tested under the water management regime

Are there sufficient precautions surrounding water areas to prevent falls, drownings or any other injuries

Are any rocks and boulders stable and secure, free from moss and algae and have 1/2 metre space from equipment

are all steps, ramps and guard rails visible maintained and in general good condition

Are any foundations exposed loose or cracked