FIRE SAFETY – Site Managers Monthly Check List Date of Inspection: Action (s) Required Completion Date Escape routes & Exits Are all escape routes free from obstruction? (including external pathways leading from final exit doors) Yes No Are all internal doors on fire escape routes unobstructed and not wedged open? Yes No Are Fire Doors in a good state of repair? (I.e. seals not broken/missing, gaps between doors and frame not exceeding 3mm, self closer working etc.) Yes No Are external escape stairs in good condition? (I.e. no damage, no obstructions & stair treads are not slippery) Yes No N/A Do Final exit doors open easily and in the direction of travel? Yes No Extinguishers Are all fire extinguishers present in their correct location and on their stand/bracket? Yes No Are all fire extinguishers unobstructed and freely visible? Yes No Do all fire extinguishers have their tamper tags in place? Yes No Do all fire extinguisher pressure gauges show correct pressure? (I.e. within the green area on the gauge) Yes No General Are all escape signs clearly visible & legible? Yes No Is the electrical distribution switchgear room free of combustible materials Yes No Is the access for emergency vehicles clear? Yes No Is there any evidence of any smoking on site? Yes No
This form only needs to be kept for 12 months and can be disposed of using recycling methods. TERMLY – Date: Action (s) Required / Completion Date Movement around the classroom (slips, trips & falls) Is the classroom flooring in good condition? Yes No Are gangways between desks kept clear? Yes No Are trailing leads and cables prevented where possible? Yes No Is lighting bright enough to allow safe access and exit? Yes No For Stand-alone classrooms(portable classrooms): Are access steps/ramps provided with handrails? Are access steps/ramps maintained? Yes No N/A Working at height? (this includes putting up displays, etc.) Do you have an ‘elephants-foot’ stepstool or stepladder available when necessary? Yes No Is a window opener provided for high level windows? Yes No N/A Furniture & Fixtures Are permanent fixtures in good condition and securely fastened? (e.g. cupboards, display boards, shelving?) Yes No Is furniture in good repair and suitable for the size of the user? Yes No Is portable equipment stable? (e.g. TVs on suitable trolleys) Yes No Where window restrictors are fitted, are they in good working order? Yes No N/A Are Blind cords high enough and away from smaller pupils? (e.g. Strings or beads are not hanging and can be used by pupils) Yes No N/A Are hot surfaces of radiators etc. protected where necessary to prevent the risk of burns? Yes No N/A Manual Handling Are there trolleys or procedures in place for moving heavy objects? (e.g. computers, cupboards, etc.) Yes No Electrical equipment & services
Are tool heads attached tightly and securely into the handle? (e.g. is the hammerhead securely attached to the handle) Yes No Do hand-files etc. have appropriate handles on them? Yes No Are tool cutting edges sharp so the tool will move smoothly without binding? (e.g. are chisels sharp) Yes No Are all tooled stored away and secured to ensure that pupils or unauthorised persons cannot have access to them? Yes No Power Tools (all tools should be visually inspected before use, and if any damage is found they should NOT be used) Are all power tools maintained in good condition? Yes No Are the appropriate guards still in place and in good condition? (e.g. guard on angle grinders, lower blade guard still in place on circular still, lawn mower body in good condition) Yes No Are all power tools where applicable PAT tested? Yes No N/A Is all equipment suitably earthed or double insulated? Yes No Are power cables in good condition and securely fastened? (e.g. is the cable nicked, is the cable securely in the plug & tool) Yes No Is an RCD used for any work involving electrical equipment outside or where there is a danger of damaging the cable? (e.g. trimming hedges, using a circular saw) Yes No Is all equipment used suitable for the tasks which are undertaken?* Yes No Are all switches in good condition and still work as they were intended? Yes No Are all safety devices and cut outs in good condition and work as intended? (e.g. interlocks haven’t been overridden) Yes No Are petrol tanks in good condition and not leaking? Yes No N/A Are engine controls in good condition and work as intended? (e.g. does the engine stop when the throttle is released etc.) Yes No N/A Does the engine start easily? (e.g. does it require minimal effort to start) Yes No N/A Are all power tooled stored away and secured to ensure that pupils or unauthorised persons cannot have access to them? Yes No PPE Has a PPE assessment been undertaken for the task/user? Yes No Is suitable PPE available for using work equipment? Yes No