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Key Document 3: Pre-Open Inspection Checklist

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Use this pre-open inspection checklist to verify a community venue is safe, clean, and ready for public and staff access. Review foyer and reception, meeting rooms, toilets, kitchens, changing rooms, showers, and fire exits. Note lone working considerations, document issues and actions, and plan management follow-up to resolve maintenance or safety concerns before opening.

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A comprehensive daily facility open and close checklist designed for leisure and fitness venues such as gyms, pools, studios, and reception areas. It covers safety and readiness checks across reception and offices, staff rooms, male, female, and disabled changing rooms, disabled lift, poolside and sauna, gym and functional rooms, studios, stairwells, outside areas, and the pool plant room. Key verifications include AED rescue readiness, fire and panic alarm status, unobstructed and working fire exits, cleanliness and facility standards, maintenance defects with follow up actions and photo capture, fridge temperatures below 5 degrees, and overall health and safety compliance before opening to members and staff.

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Use this hotel pre-opening inspection checklist to assess risk and verify operational readiness before launch. Review security and access control, fire exits and signage, CCTV coverage, reception and back office setup, kitchen food safety and emergency shutoffs, bar and hallways, guest rooms with detectors and evacuation maps, carpark safety and fire protection, gym and pool access and signage, and function spaces with evacuation plans. Capture photos, note issues, and plan rectifications to ensure compliance and a safe opening.

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Centre Audit Checklist - Northwest

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WAHS Daily Pre-Opening Checklist

This daily pre-opening checklist for WAHS helps facilities and health and safety teams confirm the school is ready for students and staff. It covers reception, offices, classrooms, corridors, library, cafeteria and food preparation areas, sports hall, clinic, and play areas. Verify cleaning and condition, availability of tissues and hand sanitizer, hazard-free walkways, HVAC and lighting, fire extinguishers and alarms, pest control, toilets and showers, and required MSDS and signage in mop stations. Inspect IT rooms, electrical and low-voltage rooms, pump rooms, and security areas, with checks for access control, temperature, and alarms. Record issues, add photos and notes, and sign off each day.

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Key Document 3: Pre-Open Inspection Checklist

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