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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary Schools

School / Worksite: Date:

INSPECTION TEAM

NAME REPRESENTING NAME REPRESENTING

ROOMS / AREAS INSPECTED

Part Room/Area Completed Part Room/Area Completed

1 Staff Safety Awareness 12 Phys. Ed. /Gyms /Drama /Auditoriums

2 Standard Classrooms 13 Offices

3 Portable Classrooms 14 First Aid Rooms

4 Libraries 15 Hallways and Doorways

5 Science/Chemistry Labs 16 Custodial Operations

6 Technology / Vocational Areas 17 Grounds and Public Areas

7 Automotive Shops 18 Onsite Construction Projects

8 Woodworking/Construction Labs 19 Other:

9 Specific Procedures 20 Other:

10 Photography Darkrooms 21 Other:

11 Home Economics / Cafeterias 22 Other:

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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary SchoolsInspection Guidelines

A) Setup for the Worksite Inspection

1. Identify the rooms, areas and grounds to be inspected.2. Divide the school into sections that can be covered by the inspection team in a reasonable amount of time.

Example: If the worksite will be inspected regularly (e.g. monthly), allow 15 to 20 minutes per team member.3. The inspection team may consist of committee members and/or a staff member who is familiar with a specific

area or process to help identify safety-related issues.4. Page 1 of this checklist is used to summarize the rooms / areas covered for each inspection and to list the

issues requiring follow up and/or corrective action.5. Make copies of the inspection checklist pages that apply to each team member’s designated area and record the

room/area in the top right hand corner of the checklist.

B) Conducting the InspectionStaff Safety Awareness (See Part 1. Staff Safety Awareness)1. During each member’s inspection of their designated area;

a. Ask a staff member what safety-related issues they have for the committee to address,b. Review staff awareness issues for this inspectionc. Record comments, questions and issues identified by the interview on the checklist

2. Identify resources to address staff awareness issues: e.g. Health and Safety Manual, WCB Regulations and Employee Health and Safety.

Classrooms and Areas 1. If necessary, ask for assistance from staff familiar with specific processes or equipment.2. Each team member will record comments, questions and issues they identify for the committee to address3. Each team member has the authority to ensure that staff follow the recommendations made by the committee on

issues of health and safety and the occupational environment.

C) Summarizing the Inspection1. All team members will record the issues requiring follow up onto Page 1 of the checklist.2. Identify the resources necessary to address staff awareness issues and safety inspection issues

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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary SchoolsPart 1-Staff Safety Awareness

Select topics below to reinforce safety awareness with staff.1. Communications•Staff know the location of

□ The Employee Health & Safety manual□ Where to access the Workers Compensation Act and Regulations□ The first aid kit/room location and first aid attendants□ Where to access SDS Sheets- MSDS Fetch□ Where to access the Hazardous Material Inventory Binder

2. Worksite Joint Health & Safety Committees Staff are aware that the committee:□ Is made up of union & management representatives□ Meets regularly and posts and forwards the minutes to Safety and Wellness (S&W)□ Participates in inspections and incident investigations and recommends corrective action□ How to report all safety concerns and who they are reported to

3. Safety Inspections•Staff are aware that

□ A daily informal inspection of their classroom/Work area will prevent hazards from developing□ The Committee formally inspects the worksite on a regular (monthly or other) basis□ Hazards are reported to the committee for recommendations, corrective action and follow up□ Defective equipment must be removed from use and sent for repair or replacement.-

4. Incident Investigations •Staff know:

□ How to report an incident/injury□ What the Recover at Work Program is□ An investigation is required for all Incidents / injuries requiring medical attention within 48 hours□ They can assist in investigation if they are familiar with the nature of the incident / injury□ The safety committee reviews investigations, makes recommendations and sends them to S&W

5. First Aid Treatment•Staff know:□ Who the First Aid Attendants are, where the first aid room is located and how to summon first aid□ To call the First Aid Attendant for minor cuts and injuries and to stabilize an injury until help arrives

6. Indoor Air Quality □ Staff are aware to report air quality concerns including room temperature, odours, health concerns and water leaks to the safety

committee

7. Violence Prevention •Staff are aware of:

□ Techniques to manage and de-escalate aggressive behaviour□ The process for identifying students with a history of violence towards staff□ The process for reporting Violence, Bullying or Harassment

8. Biohazardous Materials •Staff are aware:

□ The district provides the Hepatitis B vaccine at no cost□ Needles and sharps are potentially hazardous requiring specific procedures for disposal□ Spilled blood and body fluids are potentially hazardous requiring specific procedures to follow

9. Emergency Response Staff are aware of:□ line for emergencies when working alone, after hours, and on the weekend□ Respond to a Bomb threat, Fire, incidents of Violence, and earthquake emergencies□ The evacuation procedures for the building and shutting off the gas and water supply□ The fire safety plan, fire exit routes and how to use a fire extinguisher

10. Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention □Staff are aware of the available ergonomics training procedures in the Health and Safety Manual□Staff know how to adjust their chairs and organize their workstations to prevent MSI□Staff are aware of heavy lifting risks and test and reduce the weight or ask for help

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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary Schools2. STANDARD CLASSROOMS Rooms / Areas:

Housekeeping and Storage

□ Floors are free from potential slip and trip hazards□ Floor mats are available for outside doors to control dirt, sand and grass accumulation□ Carpets are well secured and free from worn or frayed spots□ Cloakrooms are tidy; storage of clothes is kept to a minimum; old clothes are removed□ Supplies and materials are safely stored to minimize lifting and provide access□ Storage of supplies and materials is limited to facilitate the daily cleaning of horizontal surfaces□ Shelves or shelving units are firmly anchored to the wall□ Only light objects are stored on top of wall cupboards, heavy objects between knee and shoulder height□ Stools or step ladders are available□ The amount of waste material is controlled; garbage bins are emptied regularly□ The room is ready to be cleaned at the end of each day; floors are clear of debris□ Emergency Procedures are posted

Electrical Safety

□Electrical cords are arranged to prevent tripping hazards□Ground pins on three wire electrical plugs are used and ground fault plugs installed where required□Single extension cords/outlets with multiple plugs are eventually replaced with power bars□Extension cord use is temporary and they are eventually replaced with permanent electrical outlets

Computer, Audio/Video Equipment

□Network cables and cords are arranged to prevent tripping hazards□Workstations are organized in an efficient fashion□Audio-visual screens and maps are secured to wall/ceiling□TV's VCR' s are securely mounted on carts or walls, the carts can move easily across floor surfaces

Fire Safety

□ Where there is an EXIT door, there is a clear path through the classroom furniture

Indoor Air Quality

□Room temperature and air quality are acceptable□Heating and ventilation units are functioning and all air vents are clean and clear of books, paper etc.□Lighting levels are adequate and can be controlled using blinds, drapes or other means□Ceiling tiles are all in place, unbroken and free from water leaks□The walls and floor are free from water leaks

3. PORTABLE CLASSROOMS Rooms / Areas: (Complete 2. Standard Classrooms first )

□The area around and under the portable is well drained with no standing water□The steps, porch and hand rails are in good repair with suitable anti-slip materials on the surfaces□Snow and ice is removed at both doorways and approaches to the doorways□There is adequate exterior lighting□There are no signs of mould growth or excessive moisture on walls or ceiling panels□Heating and ventilation units are functioning and grills are clean and clear of books, paper etc.□The furnace filters are changed on a regular/routine basis

4. LIBRARIES Rooms / Areas: (Complete 2. Standard Classrooms first)

□Book cases are secured to the wall/floor to prevent tipping□Emergency lighting is in good working order□All powered audio visual tools are in good working order□Workstations, chairs and tables are in good condition and are organized in an efficient fashion□Electrical cords and network cables are arranged to prevent tripping hazards

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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary Schools5. SCIENCE CLASSROOMS AND CHEMISTRY LABS Rooms / Areas: General (Complete 2. Standard Classrooms first)

□Chemical containers are closed when not in use□A fume hood is used when transferring hazardous chemicals, not for storage of chemicals□Desk-top exhaust vents are fully operational and clear of debris□Emergency lighting is available in the science lab and prep rooms□Compressed gas cylinders are always secured to prevent falling□Gas cylinder valve caps are on when storing or moving□A hand truck is available to move large tanks□A separate container is used for broken glass in labs and prep rooms□Preserved specimens for disposal are for regular disposal in the garbage□Cultured bacterial specimens are autoclaved or disinfected prior to disposal or washing□Teacher workstations are located outside the chemical storage area□There is a readily accessible fire extinguisher wall mounted in each classroom and prep-room□The natural gas emergency shut-off valve location is clearly marked and accessible□Staff are aware to keep gas shut-off at all times when not in use□Eye wash stations are available, operational and clearly marked using standard signs□Emergency washing facilities (eye wash and showers) are regularly-tested and flushed□Personal protective equipment is available and used as required

Chemicals

□Chemicals are clearly labelled with original or workplace labels□An up-to-date inventory of all the chemicals stored is available□The first aid attendant has information re: the chemical inventory□A chemical spill kit, appropriate for the type of chemicals is available and accessible□Quantities of chemicals are kept as low as possible□Acids, Flammable and Corrosive chemicals are stored in mechanically vented storage cabinets□Acids (eg inorganic and organic) are stored separately from flammables and combustibles□Fume hood and mechanical venting is checked regularly to ensure it's continued operations□Waste chemicals are stored for disposal using appropriate board disposal procedures

6. TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL AREAS Rooms / Areas: Powered Hand Tools (Complete 2. Standard Classrooms first)

□Power hand tool power switches, cords and plugs are in good condition□Power hand tools have a three-pronged plug or CSA approved double-insulated 2-prong plug□Guards are installed and freely operable where required

Major Power Tools

□Personal protective equipment is worn where there is a risk of injury□Electrical cords, plugs, cable, conduit, strain relief and box connectors are in good condition□Major power tools have shielded or recessed magnetic switches to prevent an accidental start□Emergency cut-off switches are readily available□Dust collector systems are operating and maintained□Guards for equipment are installed and operational□Safe work procedures are posted at workstations for major power tools

Lock-out of Powered Equipment

□Magnetic locks and emergency shutoff switches are on all major power tools□Staff know how to safely lock out the equipment during inspection maintenance and repair□Lock out procedures are posted and followed for powered equipment and/or tools□Staff have been issued personal locks for equipment lock-out

Electrical / Electronic Testing Equipment

□Electrical wall outlets are secured and ground fault plugs are installed where required□Overhead electrical plug-in boxes are securely fastened.□Suspended cords are in good condition and the abrasion shield is intact□Power bars are used to replace multiple plugs attached to a single extension cord or outlet□Extension cords that present a tripping hazard are replaced with permanent electrical pathways□Test equipment is CSA approved. Home built or shop built equipment is not acceptable□Test equipment cords, plugs, switches and controls are in good condition with three pronged plugs

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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary SchoolsWelding Equipment / Compresses Gases

□Welding equipment is inspected annually and records kept□Local exhaust ventilation is available to draw fumes away from the operator□Gas welding tanks are always secured and storage caps on when not in use□A hand truck is available to move large tanks□Welding goggles and aprons are available□Electrical welding equipment, secondary leads, connectors and rod-holders are in good condition□Oxyacetylene tanks have reverse gas flow devices on all hoses□Hoses are in good condition and without cracks□Oxy-fuel manifolds are purged through approved connections□A metal receptacle bucket is adjacent to where welding is done□A fire extinguisher is available where welding is being performed□Use gases to "brush" off clothing is strictly prohibited□Compressed air used for cleaning inanimate objects is maintained at 10psiq or less

Metal / Plastic Fabrication Equipment Safety

□Sheet metal shears, sheet metal brakes and slip-rolls on forming equipment are guarded□Solvent cements for plastics, castings, resins and hardeners are used with local exhaust ventilation□Solvent cements, resins and hardeners are labelled and stored appropriately□Melting plastics, hot air welding and injection moldings are done using local exhaust ventilation

Computer, Video and Audio Equipment

□Computer, video or audio workstations utilize but do not piggyback power bars□Network cabling devices are arranged to prevent a tripping hazard□Video monitors back onto the wall or to another monitor

Blue Print Machines

□Blueprint machines that normally process ammonia, operate with local exhaust ventilation

Mezzanine Areas

□Mezzanine areas have handrails on stairs, guardrails and toe boards around open sides□Overhead lighting is guarded on mezzanines with ceilings lower than 66" or used for storage

Flammable Storage

□ Flammable and combustible materials are stored in approved storage cabinets□ Minimal quantities of flammable materials are stored and used□ All sources of ignition are controlled when handling or storing flammable liquids or gases

Personal Protective Equipment

□Protective footwear is worn where there is a risk of foot injury□ Impact resistant safety eye-wear is available for use when required□Chemical splash goggles are available when working with potentially hazardous chemicals□CSA standards are used for the selection and use of protective equipment□Shop staff been issued appropriate hearing protection for the type of work being preformed□Hearing protection is worn when operating equipment noise rated over 80 dBa□Shop staff receive an annual audiometric test

Emergency Washing Stations

□Emergency eyewash stations are located inside shop areas□Signs and posters indicate the location of the eyewash stations / showers□Plumbed eye wash stations are flushed on a regular basis□The expiration dates on non-plumbed stations are checked and contents replaced if required□All non-plumbed eye wash station containers are full and sealed until use.□Staff are aware of the requirements for emergency washing facilities (eye wash and showers)WHMIS

□WHMIS labels are present on all controlled products□Material safety data sheets are readily accessible□The first aid attendant knows the location of these data sheets

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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary Schools7. AUTOMOTIVE SHOPS Rooms / Areas: General

□Tempered eye wash stations are flushed regularly; posted signs identify the location□Main valves or welding gas valves and emergency shut-offs are clearly marked and accessible□Mechanical ventilation and exhaust are provided in the automotive repair shop

Fire Safety / Flammable Storage

□Oily rags are stored in self-closing, clearly marked, metal containers□Flammable materials are clearly labelled and stored in closed approved containers□Gasoline is stored in an approved safety can with a spring loaded cap and flame-arrest cap□All supplies are clearly labelled with original or workplace labels□Hazardous wastes are stored safely until pick up and disposal can be arranged□Local hood and slot ventilator exhaust systems are operating and the filters allow acceptable airflow□A fire blanket is in the shop area□Fire extinguishers are clearly marked, secured on walls and have been inspected within the last year□Fire safety and emergency procedures are posted and reviewed regularly□Sources of ignition are controlled where vehicles are fuelled or flammable liquids handled□Hazardous spills are cleaned up immediately using appropriate absorbent materials□Absorbent materials are disposed of in metal, sealed containers for combustible waste□All power washers have grounded three prong plugs, and all hoses are in good condition□All battery chargers are in good condition including the switches, controls, power leads,

Auto Hoists, Lifts and Ramps

□Manufacture’s instructions are available for all auto hoists□Floor jacks, hoists and overhead block and tackles are inspected annually and records kept□Auto hoists are operated according to manufacture’s instructions□Staff are training re safe work practices and training records are maintained□Lifting devices and vehicle supports have their rated capacity clearly marked on the device

Guards, Protective Devices, Tool Rests

□Tool rests, and guards are present on all grinding and abrasive wheel equipment□The gap between the tool rest and the grinding or abrasive wheel is no more than 3 mm□Grinding and abrasive wheels are in good condition, without notable wear, cracks or chips□Defective grinding equipment and/or abrasive wheels are removed from use until repaired□Valve-grinding machines and brake drum disc lathes have belt/pulley pinch points guarded□HEPA vacuum systems are used for servicing brakes, are serviced regularly and records are keptAuto Paint Shops and Spray Booths

□ Isocyanate paint use is restricted to a spray booth using a supplied air breathing apparatus□Automotive spray booths conform to all regulatory requirements□The spray booth is free of electrical equipment, fuse boxes and switch plates etc.□The area is ventilated to prevent explosion and contamination□ Isocyanate paints are labelled and stored away from ignition sources, in flammable storage cabinets□Supplied breathing apparatus are inspected annually and records are kept□Staff and students have been trained in the safe use of isocyanate paints

8. WOODWORKING SHOPS AND CONSTRUCTION LABS Rooms / Areas:

General

□Personal protective equipment is worn where required□Floors are clean and walk paths free from tripping hazards□An eye wash station is available, tested regularly and the location is clearly marked□Loose lumber and wood products are stored safely to facilitate accessing materials

Electrical Safety / Lock Out

□Power cords, plugs, cable, conduit, strain relief and box connectors are intact, secure and undamaged□Major power tools are equipped with magnetic switches□On/off switches are shielded or recessed to prevent an accidental start□Lock out procedures are posted at point of use□Staff are trained in lock-out procedures when performing maintenance work, blade replacement etc.

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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary SchoolsIndoor Air Quality

□ The dust collector system is operating to specifications; the system is maintained and records are kept□ Staff and students are able to problem-solve when dust collection becomes inadequate

Guards, Protective Devices, Tool Rests

□Guards are available where required as per manufactures specifications and WCB Regulations.□The gap between the tool rest and the grinding or abrasive wheel is no more than 3 mm□Grinding and abrasive wheels are in good condition, without wear, cracks or chips□Defective grinding equipment and abrasive wheels are removed from use until repaired□All major equipment is secured to prevent tipping

9. SPECIFIC PROCEDURES Rooms / Areas: Painting

□Local exhaust ventilation is available when airbrushing, handling solvents and non-latex paints□Chemical resistant gloves are provided for handling solvents

Printmaking

□ Local exhaust ventilation is used for acid etching, photo etching, silk screening and ink printing□ Gloves, aprons and chemical goggles are available for working with acids□ Acid spill kits are available□ An eye wash station is available, tested regularly and the location is clearly marked

Sculpture and 3 Dimensional Activities

□ Pre-mixed wet clay is available to reduce the risk of dust inhalation□ Wet sponging or mopping are used to clean-up waste clay□ Lead-free glazes are used for kiln firing; MSDS' s for hazardous glazes are available□ Asbestos -free heat resistant mitts or gloves are available□ Tinted goggles or glasses are used when viewing a kiln firing□ Local ventilation is provided for the kiln; The hood extends 6" beyond the kiln on all sides

and the kiln is no lower that 6' from the hood□ A fire extinguisher is immediately available and is tagged with a valid inspection date (1/year)□ Dust masks are available when mixing plaster and pre-forming stone sculpture□ Local exhaust ventilation is available for use with epoxy or resinsDyes and Fibres and Use of Wax

□Local exhaust ventilation is available when mixing/using dyes□Dust masks, eye protection and gloves are available for tie-dyeing processes□A thermostatically controlled double boiler, or electric fry pan is available for melting wax.

10. PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOMS Rooms / Areas: Ventilation

□A hood or slot exhaust ventilation system is available at the sink or chemical mixing area□The exhaust ventilation maintains a slight negative pressure in the room□Ventilation is ‘on’ at all times the darkroom is in use

Chemical Handling and Storage

□Chemicals are stored in non-corrosive cabinets□All containers have the original label or a workplace WHMIS label□Procedures are available for, handling, storing and disposing of chemicals□An acid spill kit is available

Chemical Wastes

□Waste chemicals are disposed and stored in labelled waste containers

Protective Equipment, Emergency Procedures

□Aprons, chemical gloves and eye protection is worn when mixing chemicals or handling waste□An eye wash station is available, tested regularly and the location is clearly marked

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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary Schools11. HOME ECONOMICS AND CAFETERIAS Rooms / Areas: Kitchen, Cafeteria and Food Prep Areas

□Emergency lighting is available□Major and minor appliances are in good condition and maintained on a regular basis□Local exhaust ventilation is operating with filters and the under-hood area is clean□Pot holders/mitts are accessible in the cooking technology area□A fire extinguisher is secured to the wall with an inspection tag indicating last inspection□There area around and above stoves or stove hoods are kept free from combustible materials□All containers are clearly labelled□Knives are stored safely in racks or knife blocks□Food preparation and cutting surfaces are maintained to prevent contamination□Walk-in refrigerators and freezers are free of water or ice preventing a slipping hazard□Staff are trained in safety procedures specific to entry into these units□All doors are equipped with an internal door opener in the walk-in refrigerator or freezer□An operating light is inside the walk-in fridge or freezer□Food preparation and cutting surfaces are maintained to prevent contamination□Deep fryers are thermostatically controlled□ON/OFF switches on mixers, slicers, shredders, etc. are shielded to prevent accidental start□Lock-out procedures are followed during maintenance and removing blades etc□Training in lockout procedures have been provided and records kept□Large mixers have guards over the bowls. Guards may be opened with an electrical interlock□Meat slicers, choppers, grinders and shredders etc, have guards□Written safety procedures are available for cleaning food processing equipment and lock-out□Staff have received WHMIS training□Floors are kept clear of water, grease or flour□Floors in the wash-up and dishwasher areas are dry, with anti-slip strips or rubber mats□Concentrated cleaning products are labelled and stored away from food and food preparation

Sewing Area

□Sewing machines are mechanically sound with power cords and plugs in good repair□The machines and cords are arranged so as not to create a trip hazard

Laundry Area

□All containers are labelled□Ground fault interrupter electrical receptacles are recommended near plumbing areas

12. PHYSICAL EDUCATION & GYMNASIUMS,DRAMA DEPARTMENTS & AUDITORIUMS Rooms / Areas:

Physical Education & Gymnasiums

□Floors are clean, clear of materials and in good conditions□Sports equipment is stored using sufficient restraints to prevent falling□Guards are installed over the storage room lighting and over gym lighting□Bleachers and basketball stops are securely fastened to the wall□Bleachers are in good condition and can expand and retract safely□Floor sockets for game standards are flush with the floor□Fixed equipment (ropes, climbing racks etc.) is in good condition□Room/wall dividers are securely fastened and glide easily along tracks

Drama Departments & Auditoriums

□Safe work procedures are available for working on elevated platforms and training records are kept□Powered lifts are inspected annually, manufacturer’s instructions available and records are kept□Steps, ladders and scaffolds, safety rails, legs and braces are installed and are in good condition□There are non-slip feet on the base of aluminum or fibreglass ladders; the rope is in good condition□Overhead lighting above the stage is wired permanently, i.e. no use of extension cords□Overhead flood lights, spotlights have safety chains securing them to the overhead frame□Auditorium steps are in good condition, particularly on the stair edge to eliminate trip hazards□Backstage mezzanines guardrails and handrails and the steps are in good condition□Tables and chairs are arranged to provide clear aisles for emergency exit

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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary Schools13. OFFICES Rooms / Areas: Office Equipment

□Floor surfaces are clean, dry and free from debris and ready to be cleaned at the end of each day□Carpeted/linoleum floors are free of damage and tripping hazards□Workstations are organized in an efficient fashion□Workstation chairs are adjustable, both in height and back, and on 5 point rolling castors□File cabinets and storage closet drawers and doors do not open into traffic areas□Single extension cords/outlets with multiple plugs are replaced with power bars□All electrical equipment is grounded□Phone lines, network cables and electrical cords are arranged to minimize tripping hazards□Raised floor receptacles are located in non-traffic areas□Photocopiers are located where access and good ventilation can be provided

Handling Materials

□ Storage of supplies and materials is limited to facilitate the daily cleaning of horizontal surfaces□ Heavy items such as paper, are stored below shoulder height□ A step stool or ladder is available to reach the top shelves□ Gloves are available for use with chemicals

14. FIRST AID ROOMS Rooms / Areas:

□The required first aid supplies are available and maintained□Floors, walls and beds are clean with a cleanable cover or surface□First Aid certificates are posted in the first aid room□Privacy, noise level and lighting can be controlled

15. HALLWAYS AND DOORWAYS Rooms / Areas:

Floors, Hallways, Doorways

□Main hallways and foyers are clear of materials or equipment and are at least 1 m (36 in.) wide□Floors are kept dry, clean and free of oil or grease□Wet floors are adequately signed□Carpet or tiles are in good condition (no loose or lifting carpet or tiles)□Doorways and exits are clear of materials or equipment□Glass doors are clearly identified□Lighting levels and emergency lighting in hallways are adequate□Signs and fixtures are securely fastened to the wall

Fire Safety

□Fire extinguishers are clearly marked, secured on walls and have been inspected within the last year□Staff are trained on how to use fire extinguishers□Smoke, fire and burglar alarms are in place□Fire doors are closed as required by the BC fire code

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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary Schools16. CUSTODIAL OPERATIONS Rooms / Areas:

□Shelving and storage racks are secure and stable□Heavier weighted items are stored below shoulder height; chemicals are stored below eye level□Flammable safety cans are stored in the loading area or outside storage areas□Floors are clear of tripping or electrical hazards and exits are not blocked□WHMIS training as been provided to custodial staff□A floor sink is available for the disposal of liquids□A ladder or stepping stool is available□Personal protective equipment is available for staff pouring chemicals□All carts and mechanical lifting aids are in good condition, and regularly maintained□The compactor (if present) is in good condition and regularly maintained□Combustible recycled material is kept to a minimum by regular pick-up

Musculo-Skeletal Injury Prevention

□Custodians are aware to divide loads where they are too heavy to lift□Holes have been drilled into the bottom of large garbage cans to reduce "bag suction"

Rooftop Access / Fall Protection

□Access to roof tops is restricted to authorized/trained staff□Signs restricting access to Authorized Personnel are posted at access hatches/doorways□Custodial staff, required to access roof tops, heave been trained in safe work procedures

Boiler Rooms

□The floor is clear of water, oil or other slip and trip hazards□A carbon monoxide detector in the boiler room is regularly serviced and maintained□There is emergency lighting in the room□Access to the boiler room is restricted to authorized to personnel only

Electrical / Fan Rooms

□The electrical room is clearly marked secured and kept free of combustible stored items□There are provisions for individual breaker locked out or there are an alternate lock-out procedure□Only wooden ladders are used inside the electrical room

17. GROUNDS AND PUBLIC AREAS Rooms / Areas:

□Outside stair and sidewalks are in good condition and free of tripping hazards□Potholes are filled on grounds□External lighting is adequate□Playground and/or playing fields are regularly inspected and maintained□There are clear lines of vision when using walkways□Areas of concealment by shrubs and trees are removed□Parking spots are well marked and walkways are adequately lighted□Speed limit signs are posted and traffic flow is controlled and monitored

18. ONSITE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Rooms / Areas:

□Construction areas are adequately secured to prevent unauthorized entry□Foot traffic is accommodated around the secured area(s)□Exit doors opening into the construction zone are secured and clearly marked□ In the event of an emergency, there is an adequate number of exits to ensure safe egress□Precautions have been taken to ensure there is no risk to persons in close proximity□Parking lots and drop off areas are safe for both foot and vehicle traffic during construction□Temporary walkways and passages are well marked, level and of adequate size□Construction materials and the bi-products of construction are secured□Construction vehicle and supply truck traffic is controlled□Hallways are clear and free from construction supplies, electrical cords.□ Issues of noise, dust and fumes are addressed prior to and during construction□Construction staff are aware they must work within Board policy and the WCB regulations

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Health and Safety Inspection for Secondary SchoolsFOLLOW UP / CORRECTIVE ACTION

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND SAFETY CONCERNS