GOTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
Date of Inspection 14/03/2013
Inspection carried out by Janette Allen & Hazel Trobridge
ITEM
QUESTION
Y
N
N/A
Is the general condition / maintenance of the building
interior acceptable?
REMARKS / ACTION
1.
2.
1
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3.
2
Is the general condition / maintenance of the BUILDING
EXTERIOR acceptable?
1.
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2.
1.
Is the general condition / maintenance of the GROUNDS
acceptable? (Are trees in or overhanging the grounds safe
and in good condition?)
3
3.
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6.
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In room 5, Cedar class, the skylight is
cracked. The skylight is not leaking
water and has a special film over it so
it cannot shatter.
Room 1, Oak Class: wires behind
interactive white board need some
kind of trunking. Board moves up and
down, so wires hang loose over book
boxes when board lowered.
Younger boys' toilet smells; had not
been cleaned on morning of inspection.
(Also reported by SL-B on 14.2.13; is
there a problem?)
Playgroup: Roof leaks where attached
to wall above notice board. This gets
wet when it rains.
Balls in gutter need removing.
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1 year
contract is with Glendale.
PEST CONTROL – Nottingham Pest
control 1 year contract
TREE INSPECTION Has been done.
Work to be done by NCC in April.
RABBIT HOLES are ok at the
moment.
OUTSIDE PLAY EQUIPMENT mainly
in a good state of repair but the table
legs on the large square table outside
Action For
Monitor
Caretaker
Monitor
Caretaker
Caretaker
Monitor
Decorators
7.
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14.
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Beech class are rusty at the bottom
and need painting. The boat steering
wheel needs attention.
PERGOLA SEATS (BY OAK
CLASSROOM) Was fixed, but one
trellis slat had come loose; removed
by Miss Allen for safety. Several seat
planks are loose. Trellis on right hand
side needs screwing back.
TRAIN The edging to the front of
this is cracked and sharp leaving an
area that could easily scratch
children. This still needs repairing
from the last but one inspection.
Wheels have been removed.
SHED AND PLAY HOUSE DOORS –
Oak class door now has child proof
hook as requested last time. Chestnut
class also has a tie back on their door.
Trevor has provided a clip to hold the
door shut, this is working well.
PLATFORM PLAY – in old yard.
Astroturf cleaned, but Sportsafe UK
deemed old trim trail unsafe, so it has
been taped off. To be redeveloped
with outdoor musical instruments.
ASTRO TURF – The Astroturf has
been cleaned by Mr.Sansum. Great
improvement
THE GOAL POSTS on the field are
sturdy but need repainting. NOT
DONE WEATHER DEPENDENT
THE GUTTERING by Oak class has
been cleared out and replaced.
THE PLAYHOUSES Oak class had
window repaired, but two windows are
Outstanding
Caretaker
Caretaker
Sue to
arrange
Decorator
Caretaker
15.
16.
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21.
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cracked and taped. Windows replaced
with corrugated plastic.
THE TARMAC outside the door by
the staffroom and exterior door by
the unused KS2 toilet exit has some
moss. Trevor reported no COSHH
approved chemical to clear moss
(01.02.2013). This and the tarmac
around the front of the school will
need regular monitoring.
RISK ASSESSMENT SHEETS
Trevor completes visual check Risk
assessments for the play areas
outside rooms 1,2,3 and the general
playground area. He needs to always
make sure that there is no bird mess
on the rotating wooden log on the trim
trail. Janette will add this to his list.
THE BUS SHELTER AND
BANDSTAND – outside Beech and
Maple class. The litter situation is
much improved.
OAK CLASS DRAIN – The drain has
not flooded recently but hasn't been
resolved.
PLAYGROUP OUTDOOR AREA – This
is improved but again will need
monitoring.
CANOPY RUST – the canopies
outside maple and cedar still have
some rusty sections but don’t seem to
have deteriorated any further. These
appear to be cosmetic at the moment
but need monitoring.
THE FENCE BY PLAYGROUPS
PLANTERS is now safe.
Monitor
Caretaker
Janette
Monitor
Monitor
Monitor
Monitor
22. GATES TO CLASS PLAY AREAS
AND ON THE GATE BY THE
BANDSTAND. Gates to class play
areas now have restraining hooks.
Janette has already asked teachers
to hook open gates for playtime this
does seem to require constant
reminding though. Janette needs to
speak to all staff so that they can all
check when on playground duty.
Janette to
speak to all
staff
23. The gate by the bandstand still has no
tie back. A hook to hold the gate back
needs to be attached and at the start
and end of school we need to ensure
that the gate is hooked open.
Caretaker to
attach new
hook.
Caretaker to
hook open
gates
before
school and
at the end
of the day.
Caretaker
24. THE PLAY SHED door cannot easily
be bolted shut. Suggest removing door
altogether and replacing with plastic
hanging strips.
25. THE HOOKS for playtime jumpers
have been replaced by Mick.
26. THE BASKETBALL NETS have been
replaced my Mick.
27. Concrete surrounding MANHOLE
COVER on the pathway by the spinney
has been repaired; thank you Trevor
28. POST BEHIND TREES in the
butterfly garden has been fixed.
29. Young HAWTHORN TREE without
post in the spinney by the bus bay is
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Gardener
leaning even more. Suggest using pole
from tree nearby that has been
snapped off to gradually bring
hawthorn back to upright position.
Is there safe access to and egress from the building?
30. The door screens have been put up
for the winter months.
31. Remote access at gate - 3 year
contract with Ingersoll
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4
Are materials and equipment stored in an orderly, safe and
suitable fashion?
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5
6
ITEM
32. Dining Table – SICO 3-year contract
33. Caretaker's door should be secured
when not in there because of the
presence of chemicals. Mick has
fitted bolt. On 14.3.2013, room was
vacant, light on, door closed but not
bolted. No caretaker or cleaner were
on site.
Are floor surfaces clean, in good condition, non-slippery and
free of trip hazards?
QUESTION
Y
N
N/A
Are corridors and other internal pedestrian routes
kept clear of obstructions?
9
Are external pathways well maintained and free of
trip hazards?
10
Are stairs even, unworn and adequately lit?
REMARKS / ACTION
FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
Updated 9.01.13 4 points:
Log monthly
Door strips
Induction
Lightning conductor – awaiting report
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34. The floors are very clean and shiny –
thank you Trevor.
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NOT APPLICABLE
Trevor
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12
13
14
15
16
Do the staircases have handrails?
Are ramps of a suitable gradient and non-slippery?
Are all items of portable electrical equipment,
including leads, in good condition and inspected by a
competent person on an annual basis?
Are all items of fixed electrical equipment,
including switches and sockets, in good condition
and inspected by a competent person at appropriate
intervals?
Are inspection records for all items of electrical
equipment available?
Are the toilet/welfare facilities adequate for the
number of employees / pupils and hygienically
maintained?
Sanitary Disposal
ITEM
18
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PERIODIC TEST for Electrical Installations was on
16th February 2012.
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Contracts file in office collates all info into one place
STAGE LIGHTING – contract with CCT
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Is drinking water available from a clean, well
maintained source?
PHS CONTRACT – annual for removal of sanitary
waste. Contract renewed (expires October 2013)
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QUESTION
Y
Are employees / pupils / visitors made aware of
evacuation and assembly procedures? (eg. verbal
instruction, Fire Action Notices etc)
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Is the fire alarm system audible throughout the building?
19
DATE OF LAST INSPECTION - 13 February 2013
Contract with Crimson for PAT testing
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16a
17
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N
N/A
REMARKS / ACTION
H&S / SAFEGUARDING SIGNS are on the
back of classroom, office and toilet doors
ID BADGES are in use
NEW VISITORS BOOK –introduced in
September 2012
CENTRAL FIRE AND SECURITY (VIA
CRIMSON) – Annual contract – renewed April
2012
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WEEKLY TESTING – recorded in file
Is the fire fighting equipment and alarm / emergency
lighting system checked and inspected on a regular basis
with records kept?
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21
Are fire evacuation practices carried out at least once a
term and records maintained?
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22
Are fire exits signed, free of obstruction and available
for use?
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23
Are fire extinguishers of the appropriate type located at
suitable points within the work area?
20
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Are there qualified first aiders readily available to deal
with accidents / emergencies?
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24
25
26
Are employees / pupils / visitors made aware of the
procedures for summoning first aid assistance?
Is the heating suitable and sufficient?
Fire test record – NOTTS FIRE & RESCUE –
The fire extinguishers in the hall are now
visible, though one could be obscured by
curtain.
Fire Drill – Nov & 6/12/12; all went well.
Checked 11 November 2012.
SEE H&S TRAINING FILE for up-to-date list
of training in First Aid, Paediatric First Aid and
Playground First Aid.
Medicines are stored in the staffroom fridge or
the main office. Consent forms are kept with
them. Mrs Litchfield administers medicine.
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The boiler is now working and the water
temperatures are correct.
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Sue
ITEM
QUESTION
Y
N
N/A
Are lighting levels adequate for the area / work activity
being undertaken?
REMARKS / ACTION
ELECTRICAL SURVEY WAS CARRIED OUT 26
AUGUST 2011. FULL REPORT RECEIVED AND
REMEDIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN TO STAFF ROOM
in IT STORE.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING - we have a
contract with Central Fire and Security (via
Crimson)
Staff find it irritating that the lights dim
quickly when children are not in the class and
they are working in the new laptop positions.
However, Trevor says that there is no way to
increase the time on the dimming sensor. The
sensors help us to be a more energy efficient
school and we have improved in our energy
efficiency when we had a recent inspection
LIGHT SWITCH AND SOCKETS
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27
28
Is the ventilation (natural or powered) suitable and
sufficient for the area / work activity being undertaken?
29
Has glazing been assessed and protected in higher risk
areas?
Are glazing assessments available for inspection?
30
31
MECHANICAL SURVEY 09 October 2009
Mike Simpson NCC
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BUILDING CONDITION SURVEY 3rd Feb
2010 David Vardy
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http://nottshorizon.nottscc.gov.uk/content/si
tehome.aspx
(Log in – 02794 – password = password)
Have measures been taken to reduce solar gain where
necessary?
Have finger protection devices been fitted to door hinges
where identified as a requirement in the risk assessment?
32
33
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Is cleaning carried out to a suitable and sufficient
standard?
To be
addressed
with Alex –
Sue/Rachel
to arrange
NA
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Fitted 2006 Trevor reported they are still
intact except for the main reception door
which has a split. This needs taping
Trevor has fitted protection devices to the
playhouse doors.
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Last NCC inspection on 30/03/12 – There
were lots of issues of dustiness but we just
scraped into the above required standards
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Caretaker
34
35
Are all hazardous substances assessed prior to use,
correctly stored and used in accordance with the COSHH
assessment?
section.
Govs to monitor cleaning inspection reports.
Cleaning inspection was done on 14/9/2012
The report has been returned and Sue will
discuss the issues when the new caretaker
arrives.
Trevor and Elaine have has COSHH training
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Is the Asbestos Register for the premises available for
reference?
NO ASBESTOS IN
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
NA
ITEM
QUESTION
Y
36
Are appropriate checks carried out on the water system for
the purpose of managing the risk of legionella?
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37
Are records maintained and available for the checks carried
out on the water system?
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Records kept by T Robinson
Intruder Alarm
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Contract with Central Fire and Security (via Crimson)
Contract with Stealth Security – initial response.
Accident reporting
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Ashleigh Russell fell and grazed face. Had an episode the
following day.
Off site visits
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38
39
40
N
Sue
N/A
REMARKS / ACTION
WEEKLY FLUSHING – record kept by T Robinson
MONTHLY CHECK – Second Element – records kept
MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS H&S GOVS REPORT
Items in green were on the last H&S Govs report and those in yellow have been on for 2 reports and are still not resolved.
Trevor has 5 unresolved items, Janette 1 and the decorators were due to sort out 2 items. Bad weather meant that it was not possible
for exterior paintwork to be carried out.
This is an improvement from last terms inspection when there were 10 unresolved items. Thank you, Trevor.
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Next Inspection due – Summer Term
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