Crèche Safety Inspection Check List

Area: Name: Section: Date: Actions Review Date:

Risk Question Response Action Point – By Target time / priority for action Yes/No/N/A Whom – if immediate priority, make this clear Fire & Security Are extinguishers provided and in good order? Have all fire extinguishers been examined in the previous 12 months? Are fire emergency procedures included as part of the overall building evacuation plan? Are the fire exits signposted? Are all emergency exit routes clear? Do staff understand local fire procedures? Is there a trained fire warden for the area? Do BBC Security Personnel respond to an emergency following requests from Nursery Management?

First Aid Is there a trained first aider available? Is a first aid kit available and adequate? Are the first aid procedures understood?

Environment Is lighting adequate? Is the heating/ventilation adequate?

Housekeeping Are ground surfaces to the front in a safe condition? & Grounds Are all rear play areas in a safe condition? Are external stairways to the play area in good condition? Are toilets clean and in good condition? Is internal decoration suitable and clean without obvious damage? Are exterior fittings and fixtures of the building structurally safe and in good condition? Are carpets worn, torn etc? Are there adequate waste disposal facilities? Guidance on priority: 1 = Urgent (now/within 24 hours). 2 = High (within one week). 3 = Medium (within one month). 4 = Low (within three months) 1 Crèche Safety Inspection Check List

Risk Question Response Action Point – By Target time / priority for action Yes/No/N/A Whom – if immediate priority, make this clear Are all stairs, handrails, floors etc in good condition? Are wet rooms clean and in good condition? Is all furniture, furnishings and fixtures maintained in a safe condition? If a fridge is in use, what arrangements are in place for its regular defrosting, and cleaning, and by whom?

Work Has electrical equipment been safety tested? Equipment Are electrical wires and connections, plugs etc in good condition? Is the electrical installation and wiring inspected within BBC Wales planned maintenance, in a safe condition? Are all gas appliances and catering equipment inspected within BBC Wales planned maintenance programmes?

Progress on the action points should be reviewed one month following the inspection. This date should be inserted in the Actions Review box at the top of the form.

Privacy Notice Personal information collected for the purposes of [this checklist] will be used to identify [those at risk, and those involved in controlling risk, from this or similar activities and to fulfil the BBC’s obligations under Health and Safety policy and legislation]. It will be retained for up to [6]1 years after [the expiry of the activity]. It may be shared with other organisations, including our agents and contractors, with whom [the risk or the control of risk is shared].

1 Advisable to check the Corporate Retention Schedule for the appropriate retention period Guidance on priority: 1 = Urgent (now/within 24 hours). 2 = High (within one week). 3 = Medium (within one month). 4 = Low (within three months) 2