Classrooms Safety
Inspection Checklist
Gippsland Campus
Safety Officers/HSRs.at the Gippsland campus are asked to conduct a safety inspection of classrooms twice yearly. Extreme or high risk
hazards identified must be addressed immediately using a Hazard/Near Miss Report which can be found at:
http://federation.edu.au/staff/working-at-feduni/risk,-health-and-safety/forms-and-templates
Other housekeeping or maintenance issues identified during safety inspections should be corrected on the spot or reported to Facilities
Services. Please note: ITS are responsible for audio visual equipment. Report any faults to them on 5122 6291.
Reflecting the level of risk, you may wish to include issues within the Annual OHS Plan for your department or others. This checklist provides
guidance only. It is not intended as a definitive list for the identification of all hazards. Safety Officers/HSRs are asked to suggest any
improvements to the checklist.
Room No:
Date:
Person/s completing Checklist:
Fire Safety and Emergency Response
Are Local Emergency Instructions prominently displayed at the nearest building/
floor exits?
Action if Required
Does the area have an audible evacuation alarm?
Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear?
Rooms
Action if Required
Is the room clean and tidy? (No papers left on tables, lecterns, etc.)
Is there sufficient space for each person to work safely?
Are floor surfaces maintained in a safe condition and suitable for the type of
activities being conducted?
Are walls and ceilings safe and in good condition?
Are steps/stairs/ramps in a safe condition with non-slip surfaces and secure
handrails where needed?
Are doors, windows, locks and latches in good working order?
Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings
Action if Required
Is all furniture safe and in good condition? (i.e. check fixed seats in lecture
theatres). Check number of free standing tables and chairs in classroom.
No. Chairs
No. Tables
Are light fittings/fixtures and ceiling fans in good working order?
Storage
Action if Required
Are required resources and equipment stored safely?
Are free standing shelves/cupboards secured to ensure stability?
Electrical
Action if Required
Is electrical equipment in good condition and tested as required by the
department’s electrical testing procedure (e.g. tested and tagged)?
Are power and microphone leads neat and tidy?
General
Is the room satisfactory overall?
Is maintenance required?
Has a BEIMS been submitted?
Is a Hazard Report required?
Other Issues
Action if Required
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Y
Y
Y
Y
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N
N
N
N
BEIMS #
Action if Required
Classroom availability for inspections can be found at https://timetable.ballarat.edu.au/timetablegipps2014/Location.asp
Original:
Safety Officer
Copy:
Chair – Gippsland Health and Safety Coordinating Team (Alan Scarlett)
Warning – Uncontrolled when printed! The current version of this document is kept on the University website.
Authorised by:
Gippsland Health and Safety Coordinating Team
Document Owner: Chair – Gippsland HSCT
Current Version:
02/04/2015
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Review Date:
31/12/2018