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General Safety Inspection for Educational Settings

by Carl Riva, from the Community

This general safety inspection template helps education providers review health and safety across campuses. It covers first impressions and access, emergency preparedness (fire protection, drills, exits, lighting), first aid readiness, classroom and workplace conditions, working at height controls, furniture and fixture safety, COSHH substance management, electromechanical checks (PAT testing, panels, equipment), display screen equipment requirements and assessments, manual handling risks and records, and environmental factors like waste, temperature, noise and recycling. Use it to identify hazards, document corrective actions, and maintain compliance across departments.

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General Inspection Checklist for Education
This general inspection checklist helps educational institutions evaluate health and safety across campuses. It covers policy visibility, site rules for visitors, smoking restrictions, safe access and egress, and application of safety rules. Emergency readiness includes fire extinguisher condition and tagging, fire protection testing, emergency drills, exit routes, and lighting. First aid readiness checks trained first aiders, stocked kits, and incident reporting. Classroom and workplace items include flooring, clear traffic routes, wheelchair access, cable management, lighting, and spill response. Additional sections cover working at heights, furniture and fixtures, COSHH controls and SDS, electrical safety and PAT testing, DSE awareness and self-assessments, manual handling and LOLER, environmental controls such as waste segregation, temperature, noise measurement, and a final summary of issues.
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SHE and Risk Audit Checklist for Education
This LTE SHE and Risk Audit template supports education providers in assessing Safety, Health and Environment performance and risk controls across campuses and teaching areas. It covers access and egress, information and statutory notices, welfare and work environment, risk assessments and safe systems of work, waste and environmental controls, and emergency preparedness for incidents, first aid and fire. Sections also address COSHH and hazardous substances, machinery and equipment, electrical and gas safety, PPE provision, working at height, and safety walks. Use it to verify training, documentation, maintenance, and corrective actions.
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Office and Classroom Safety Audit Checklist
Use this Office and Classroom Safety Audit checklist to evaluate health and safety compliance across educational and office environments. Assess policies and training, electrical safety, fire controls, walkways and stairs, first aid readiness, housekeeping, display screen equipment, storage, and welfare facilities. Identify hazards, record observations, assign corrective actions, and track completion to maintain a safe, compliant workplace for staff, students, and visitors.
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General Safety Inspection for Educational Settings

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