Risk Assessment Checklist (Schools) Form Number F625d

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1 Risk Assessment Checklist (Schools) Form umber F625d School/Premises: Location: Holt Community Primary School orwich road, Holt, orfolk Assessment Date: 16/4/17 Review Date: 31/4/18 Physical/Environmental Doors Children may trap fingers in closing or wind blown doors. Finger guard devices must be fitted to high risk doors (classrooms, entrances to toilets and toilet cubicles) used by nursery, reception and Key Stage 1 children see MI 176/02 School rules emphasising importance of keeping fingers away from door jambs Maintenance of door closing mechanisms so that doors close slowly / Assessment Further risk controls if Revised risk score whom/by when/ Date completed eed to replace some finger guardssw - Oct 17 ( L-Likelihood x C Consequence = RR Risk Rating ) Issue umber: 9 Page 1 of 12

2 Issue umber: 9 Page 2 of 12 / Hot and cold temperatures Extremes of temperature (hot or cold) may cause physical discomfort and adversely affect quality of work of staff and children Maintenance of reasonable working temperatures (at least 16 C (offices) and 18 C (classrooms)) Regular maintenance of heating plant and equipment Check fuel supplies before cold weather Additional heating to boost temperatures in very cold weather Fans, open windows, shades/blinds/anti glare film on glazing/access to water in hot weather Spillages and wet floors Hot surfaces Children and staff may slip on spilled liquids/wet floors oung children in particular may be burned by e.g. Prompt defect reporting procedures Floor cleaning done outside peak periods Signs indicating floor cleaning in progress Enough matting placed at heavily used entrances Bunds Spill kits Low surface temperature radiators Furniture arranged to minamize access to hot pipes 3 3 9

3 Issue umber: 9 Page 3 of 12 / Very hot water (taps, baths, showers) Glazing and windows radiators, heating pipes or kitchen surfaces/appliances oung children may be scalded by very hot water from taps, baths or showers Children or staff may fall against/through glazing at shoulder level or below; or through windows at first floor level or above or objects may break windows from outside Children, staff or visitors may collide with windows that open on to walkways or paths Box in or prevent access to hot radiators General supervision and awareness by staff Thermostatic mixing valves fitted at outlets used by children aged 7 and under Older children should have sufficient reflexes to break contact with the water before serious harm is done Assess vulnerable areas Fit safety film to vulnerable areas Control ball games Fit window restrictors to windows All new glazing (replacement following damage or new installations) to be toughened or laminated glazing Position objects, e.g. benches or plant tubs beneath windows that open out on to paths and walkways /A Safety film to be inspected by buliding manager and replace if necessary R windowsill 2 3 6

4 Issue umber: 9 Page 4 of 12 / Lighting (internal) Storage and housekeeping Trees Children and staff may collide, trip or fall if unable to see potential hazards Insufficient lighting likely to result in more work errors by children and staff Staff may be injured by: - Items falling from shelves, especially items stored above head height - Overloaded racking/shelving - Toppling filing cabinets - Incorrectly stored combustible or other hazardous materials In switch rooms or boiler rooms, access to mains /isolation switches may be blocked by stored materials Children may be harmed by: - gaining access to hazardous stored materials or by - tripping on bags, coats etc Injuries or property damage from falling trees or branches Good quality lighting throughout to allow people to see potential hazards and work safely Store frequently used items at waist level where possible Suitable footstools, stepladders etc available for use Consider risk of opening upper drawers of loaded filing cabinets Combustible materials locked away Flammable liquids, paints, solvents, sprays etc stored in secure flameproof cupboard Do not store materials in switch rooms/boiler rooms Prevent access to storage areas Provide adequate space for pupils belongings Routine inspections by a competent person refer to Work carried out as identified by

5 Issue umber: 9 Page 5 of 12 / Access Slips, trips and falls on paths, floors and stairs Children, staff and visitors may be injured if they trip on uneven or icy surfaces or trip over objects or other people CC Tree Safety Management Policy Site inspections and defect reporting Signage Sufficient external lighting Level surfaces (tiles and paving slabs) Make reasonable efforts to clear main pathways of snow and ice and grit cleared routes Matting placed at heavily used entrances o trailing leads or cables Stair nosings fitted securely Secure and substantial handrails on both sides of heavily used staircases Staff keep work areas clear; no boxes left in walkways; deliveries stored immediately Work areas cleaned daily Resources on HSE website Shattered Lives /a /a Staff training using e training modules' inspection Sept Training needs updating - SW- Jan 18

6 / Working at height (e.g. changing light bulbs, cleaning windows, retrieving items from flat roofs, putting up decorations) Site security Vehicles Staff may fall resulting in bruising, fractures or worse Unauthorised people accessing site Children escaping from site Children or intruders accessing flat roofs Select suitable equipment for working at height Staff shown how to use stepladder Use equipment to allow work to be done from ground level Use tower scaffolds for high level work; or employ a specialist contractor Secure front entrance Signing in/ badge systems for visitors/contractors Visitors escorted on site External and internal access points kept to a minimum Unused entrances secured during working hours Suitable fencing and secure boundaries Clear signage Awareness and vigilance by staff Stranger Danger Check your circumstances against the Site Security Checklist ( L-Likelihood x C Consequence = RR Risk Rating ) Issue umber: 9 Page 6 of

7 / Coaches, buses and taxis Cars and other vehicles There may be contact between children, staff and visitors and public transport vehicles leading to injury There may be contact between children, staff and visitors and cars and other vehicles leading to injury Supervision of arrival/departure area Hi-visibility clothing for duty staff Designated in/out route and turning circles/waiting area(s) for buses Site rules communicated to coaches, buses and taxis Physical separation of pedestrians and vehicles Physical separation of pedestrians and vehicles Clear internal road markings and signage Speed limits Essential vehicles only allowed on site Establish site rules for essential vehicles, deliveries, contractors vehicles, etc. Site rules communicated to and reinforced with parents Supervision of children by staff and parents ( L-Likelihood x C Consequence = RR Risk Rating ) Issue umber: 9 Page 7 of SMT to observe gates / bus in the morning ongoing Check mini bus training is up to date SW Sept 17 Utilities and Harmful Substances Fixed electrical Staff or contractors 5 yearly certification

8 Issue umber: 9 Page 8 of 12 / installations Portable appliances Gas LPG Fuel oil Asbestos could get electric shocks or burns from faulty electrical installations Staff could get electric shocks or burns form faulty electrical equipment Electrical faults may also lead to fires All building users could be injured by a gas explosion or fire started by a gas explosion; or by breathing in carbon monoxide fumes Corroded underground metal pipework may lead to explosion Risk of suffocation Leakage from tank may present a fire hazard or cause contamination of ground or water course Anyone breathing in asbestos fibres may develop an asbestos related disease and testing by a competent person Visual inspections by building users for breakages, deterioration, loose fixings Portable appliance testing Pre-use visual checks of equipment Defect reporting Installation and regular servicing of gas appliances by a competent (Gas Safe registered) person Audible carbon monoxide alarm CC programme of replacement of buried metal pipework Don t use below ground level; keep work area well ventilated Regular maintenance and inspection by a competent person Bunding Asbestos Management Plan /A /A SW to check Asbestos plan each term SW

9 Issue umber: 9 Page 9 of 12 / Special at Risk Groups Kitchen staff employed directly by the school and people who are served food from the kitchen Staff and children may be harmed by a range of hazards including: - slips and trips - lifting equipment - contact with hot surfaces or items - contact with cleaning products - food poisoning Controls listed in example HSE risk assessment for food preparation, cooking and service This assessment should not be simply adopted wholesale. It must be adapted to your own situation /A orse Food safety training Jul 17 Cleaning staff employed directly by the school Disabled people Staff may harmed by a range of hazards including: - slips and trips - contact with cleaning chemicals - wood dust - lifting heavy and/or awkward objects - lone working Disabled people may be harmed if reasonable adjustments to the working environment are not developed and put in place Schools operating their own kitchens must also adopt the Safer Food, Better Business management pack as a minimum standard Controls listed in example HSE risk assessment for general office cleaning This assessment should not be simply adopted wholesale. It must be adapted to your own situation Assess the physical environment and work activities for their impact on disabled people by reference to the Disability Equality Scheme and Access Slips and trips training Jan 16 Carry out HSE risk assessment for cleaners SW - 17

10 / Pregnant/nursing women Pregnant women may be harmed by a range of hazards including: - Manual handling - Standing or sitting for long periods - Stress - Threat of work related violence Plan for the premises. See also HSE guidance and school based case study Refer to separate guidance on maternity risk assessment on Schools Peopleet Office staff Office based staff may be harmed by a range of hazards including: - Slips and trips - Manual handling of paper, office equipment etc - Accessing files on high shelves - falls - Computers and workstations - musculoskeletal injuries from poor workstation set up or office design - Shocks or burns from faulty electrical equipment - Ill health from work related stress Keep work areas clear, ensure good housekeeping Heavy items delivered direct to office Trolleys Use of stepstools or stepladders to reach high shelves Workstation assessments Work breaks Regular eye tests Visual checks of equipment before use Staff not allowed to bring in equipment from home PAT testing Well-Being questionnaire or stress risk Carry out Well-being questionnaire ( L-Likelihood x C Consequence = RR Risk Rating ) Issue umber: 9 Page 10 of SW Jan 18

11 Issue umber: 9 Page 11 of 12 / oung employees Out of hours use by external groups Employees aged under 18 (or trainees and work placement /work experience students) are at greater risk of injury due to their comparative lack of experience and judgement of workplace risks One off or occasional building users may be harmed by a range of hazards including: - Injuries getting to and from car park - Vehicle movements - Lifting equipment (e.g. chairs and tables) - Slips and trips on spillages or objects - Lack of familiarity with fire and emergency procedures assessment of team with action plan Refer to separate guidance on oung People at Work on Schools Peopleet for risk assessment documentation Car park surface maintained to be as even as possible Designated parking for visitors Good lighting in car park and in all rooms, halls and corridors Signage in car park Large events controlled by marshals Users know through hire agreement to clear up spillages and know where equipment is kept, availability of first aid kits /A / Signage information sheet for external groups Users know they must stack tables and chairs carefully Trolleys available to

12 Issue umber: 9 Page 12 of 12 / move heavy items Fire procedures highlighted in hire agreement Individual Health Issues Stress Staff may become stressed if excessive pressure or other types of demand are placed on them Violence at work Staff may be inured or harmed if they are abused, threatened or assaulted at work Any other hazards and risk controls not detailed above Refer to guidance on Stress Management on Schools Peopleet for suggested controls Refer to guidance on Violence at Work on Schools Peopleet for suggested controls Staff training on violebce at work Update Jan 18 - SW Assessor s ame: J Ridler Manager s ame: Simon Walters Position: Health and Safety Governor Position: Headteacher Signature: J.Ridler Signature: S Walters