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School Health and Safety Inspection Checklist
School:_______________________________________ Area inspected:_____________________________
Date inspected:_______________________________ Inspected by: _______________________________
Fire Precautions
Fire alarm points tested weekly (call points numbered, different
call point each week in rotation) and recorded
Manual call points are unobstructed and conspicuous
Alarm panel inspected daily
Termly fire drill conducted and recorded (occupants able to
evacuate to place of safety in a reasonable time <3mins)
Fire alarm audible in all areas?
Emergency lighting tested monthly (in house) and recorded
Emergency lighting inspected daily to ensure indicator light is
lit
All final exit doors operational, immediately available and
unobstructed
Doors with electromagnetic locks release on operation of fire
alarm or loss of power
Areas outside final exit doors to be kept clear
Key internal fire doors e.g. cross corridor and stairwell in place
and fully closing
Current evacuation notices posted in each classroom and fire
action notices adjacent to call points
Regular checks to ensure that signs are clearly visible
Emergency exits/routes clearly signed and unobstructed?
Appropriate fire extinguishers in place?
Regular monthly inspection of extinguishers to ensure that they
Y
N
N/A Comments/action needed
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unobstructed, operating instructions are legible, extinguisher
faces outwards, not discharged, no obvious damage, seals intact
and pressure gauges/indicators intact
Boiler room and electrical intakes free of combustible material
Fire log book completed
First-aid/medication
Accident reports checked for trends this term?
First-aid boxes in appropriate places and contents maintained,
no unapproved content (medicines, etc)?
Medicines stored appropriately and in original containers?
Expiry dates checked on pupil medication?
Prescribed medicines labelled with name of child, dose and
frequency of administration?
Emergency medication (asthma inhalers, epi-pens, etc) readily
available and not locked away?
Asbestos
Asbestos permit to work system used on every occasion before
work is conducted on building fabric
All permit to work signed by environmental hazards officer and
person undertaking work
Any visible damage to the fabric of the building?
If yes asbestos log to be checked to establish if it is asbestos
containing material
Housekeeping
Work areas and walkways free from rubbish and obstructions
Flooring in good condition and free of slip/trip hazards e.g. no
ripped carpets, broken tiles
Items stored at height e.g. files, etc are accessible, secure and
Y
N
N/A Comments/actions needed
Y
N
N/A Comments/actions needed
Y
N
N/A Comments/actions needed
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safe
Sufficient storage space available and reasonably tidy, no
accumulation of materials in working areas
Electrical/Gas
Y
N
N/A Comments/actions needed
Tools/equipment
Y
N
N/A Comments/actions needed
Are all emergency shut offs accessible, clearly identified and
functioning?
Have all portable electrical appliances been tested by an EA
approved contractor according to relevant timescales
Have any personal items of electrical equipment brought into
school by staff also been PAT tested?
Plugs, switches, sockets, etc in good condition (not broken,
cracked or loose, etc) and checked pre-use by staff
Leads and cables are not strained or causing trip hazards
Fixed electrical equipment e.g. cookers, etc hard wired rather
than using plug and socket
The use of extension leads is kept to a minimum, not over
loaded and not “daisy chained” (note only double
insulated/fused extension leads should be used)
LPG tanks
Clear of weeds, long grass, shrubs, etc for area of 3M around
tank
Fencing/barriers in place to ensure tank protected and3M
separation area maintained
Emergency control valves checked for accessibility and
operation
Are tools and equipment, including ladders, stored securely and
out of reach of unauthorised persons?
Have power tools e.g. angle grinder, leaf blower, etc been
identified on an equipment list which identifies that the
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manufacturers handbook is available and if there is a
significant risk?
Handbook provides all information regarding noise and
vibration levels, servicing requirements, PPE, guarding
required, etc
Ladder register and checklist in place and reviewed termly?
Is there sufficient access equipment to allow staff members
reach high areas safely?
Weekly and pre-use minibus checks conducted?
Hazardous substances
Y
N
N/A Comments/actions needed
Welfare
Y
N
N/A Comments/actions needed
Inventory of all chemicals including cleaning and maintenance
products in place and safety data sheets available for each
product identified?
From the information on the safety data sheets are there any
substances which have a significant risk and which require a
COSHH risk assessment?
All substances stored out of reach of children or kept secured?
All containers clearly marked with label to identify the
contents?
Drinking water available and taps labelled?
Seldom used water outlets identified and flushed through
weekly to prevent build up of legionella bacteria?
Showers
Are all showers being flushed through weekly?
Are all shower heads descaled quarterly?
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Hot water temperatures are controlled (max 43 deg C) in areas
where vulnerable pupils may come into contact
Water system flushed through after holiday periods?
Adequate toilet provision with liquid soap, towels, driers and
hot water available?
General work environment
Y
N
N/A Comments/actions needed
Outdoor areas
Y
N
N/A Comments/actions needed
Security/safeguarding
Y
N
N/A Comments/actions needed
Adequate space for size of class and activities conducted?
Hazard areas (kitchen, labs, and workshops) locked when
unsupervised?
Lighting adequate for activities taking place?
Windows opening onto external walkways, play areas are
restricted or barriers in place to prevent pupils running into
them?
Glazed filmed, safety glazing in vulnerable areas?
Is there sufficient equipment to assist with manual handling
tasks e.g. trolleys, sack trucks, hoists?
Are there adequate storage facilities?
Are floors in practical subject areas non-slip and easy to clean?
Are doors in good repair?
Are floors level and in good repair?
Are pathways, walkways stable underfoot and without
significant trip hazards e.g. no potholes, no raised or sunken
slabs?
Has the outdoor play equipment been checked and is it in good
condition?
Clear signage directing visitors to reception?
Gates and perimeter fencing of adequate height and well
maintained?
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Gates locked when school not in use?
Clearly defined route between site entrance(s) and reception
with access to children avoided where practicable?
Are there any unsecured doors which allow immediate access to
pupils?
Is external lighting adequate?
Access to low roofs restricted?
Where anti-climb paint is used is this signed?
Have fragile roofs been identified, for example, canopies with
corrugated plastic sheets or flat roof with Georgian wired
skylights?
If there are fragile roofs are Caution Fragile Roof signs
displayed?
Are external storage, waste bins secured and located away from
buildings?
Any other items
Y
N
N/A Comments/actions needed
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