Facilities Safety

YES NO

Are the school’s entrance, exits, doorways and floors free from clutter and obstructions
and are they clearly marked?
Are the floors kept clean and well-maintained and free from cracks, holes, dips, etc?
Are cables and cords kept clear from pathways and clearly marked?

Are all areas kept clean and free from clutter?

Are all chemicals appropriately labelled and stored?
Do you have a visitor management process to keep track of any onsite visitors in the
event of an emergency evacuation?

CLASSROOM SAFETY

YES NO
s there adequate storage for learning materials and equipment in the classroom?
Are floors, entries/exits free from barriers and obstacles e.g. are cables and cords kept
out of the way or clearly labelled?
Do you have fire emergency plans and procedures in place?
Are learning materials and equipment labelled?

IN CLASSROOMS WITH SPECIAL EQUIPMENT (labs)

YES NO
Is the appropriate personal protective equipment provided when handling chemicals or
dangerous substances?
Are gas cylinder taps/valves/stove tops/machinery/kilns and other equipment labelled
and stored properly?
Do you have a waste, spill or dangerous goods management, storage and disposal
system in place?
s electrical equipment appropriately stored and labelled properly?
PLAYGROUND/LUNCH AREA/CANTEEN SAFETY

YES NO
Are both staff and students educated about these hazards and made aware of
acceptable play behaviour to minimise risks of injuries and incidents?
Is the playground free from obstructions, clutter/rubbish and is it generally well-
maintained?
Are your canteen staff trained in all aspects of proper food preparation, cooking and
storage as outlined in Food Safety Standards
Do they wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when preparing, cooking,
storing and serving food?
Are your canteen and lunch areas well-maintained, free from obstruction and clutter
and kept sanitised at all times?
Are your canteen and lunch areas prepared for any emergencies such as first aid
requirements or fires?
Are any potential hazards in the canteen area clearly identified?

INCURSIONS/EXCURSIONS/EVENTS SAFETY

YES NO
Do you have an incursion/excursion/school event emergency plan and procedure in
place which includes public liability insurance coverage?
Are any staff members who will be chaperoning students during the trip trained in
providing first aid?
Are they aware of students’ particular medical conditions e.g. allergies?
Are any staff members and students attending the event wearing the appropriate
clothing and safety equipment?
Do you have an excursion management plan and procedure in place which outlines
various risks for students when they leave the school premises?

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