Risk assessment information

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• BUILDINGS SAFETY
• REMOVAL OF HAZARDS OR REDUCTION OF RISK
• MEANS OF ESCAPE
• FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
• FIRE ALARM
• HEAT AND SMOKE DETECTORS
• EMERGENCY LIGHTING
• EVACUATION PROCEDURES
• SYSTEMS
• HYGIENE ARRANGEMENTS
• BEDROOMS
• ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
• FOOD SAFETY

BUILDINGS SAFETY

• How many storeys does the building have? 3
• Is all the glass in windows, doors, cabinets etc. made of a safety material or suitably protected to prevent persons being injured if it is accidental or otherwise broken? (Completion Apr 04)
• Does the premises have lifts? NO
• Does the premises have balconies? NO
• Does the construction design and materials of the building reduce risk? YES
• Is the Centre accessible by emergency service vehicles? YES
• Have highly flammable materials close enough to affect the Centre been removed? YES
• Is a risk from adjacent properties sufficiently controlled? YES
• Is boiler room constructed with fire resistant materials? YES
• Does workplace have oil or gas burning equipment? YES
• Are there portable LPG or electric heaters? NO
• Are there open fires? NO
• Is the condition of foam filled furniture sound? YES
• Is smoking prohibited? YES

REMOVAL OF HAZARDS OR REDUCTION OF RISK

• Can use of flammable and highly flammable materials be relocated or reduced? YES
• Are flammable and highly flammable materials stored in a fire resisting areas or can they be removed from the building? YES
• Has combustible waste been removed from inside the building? YES
• Is oil equipment adequately maintained? N/A
• Is gas equipment adequately maintained? YES
• Does the premises have a current gas safety certificate? YES
• Is electrical equipment adequately maintained? YES
• Are residual current devices provided to reduce risk? YES
• Are intumescent seals fitted to doors/frames? NO

MEANS OF ESCAPE

• Are there protected escape routes? YES
• Are there alternative escape routes? Yes.
• Are there sufficient exits leading to a place of safety? YES
• Are escape routes kept free of obstruction? YES
• Can fire doors easily open? YES
• Do all fire doors meet required specification? YES
• Are fire safety signs and exits notices positioned so they can clearly be seen? YES
• Are self closing devices on fire doors installed and operational? YES
• Is the fire assembly point located in a safe place? YES
• Is external lighting adequate to exit routes and at the fire assembly point? YES

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

• Is their sufficient fire fighting equipment of the right type? YES
• Is the equipment suitably located? YES

FIRE ALARM

• Is there a fire alarm system with suitably located call points? YES
• Can sounders be heard in all parts of the building? YES
• Is the alarm control visible to the fire brigade? YES
• Are the staff and Centre accommodation alarms interconnected? YES
• Is the system tested and serviced regularly? YES

HEAT AND SMOKE DETECTORS

• Are rooms heated to maintain a temperature of 18C or more in cold weather? YES
• Are heat and/or smoke detectors installed in all rooms? YES
• Are heat/smoke detectors provided in dormitories? YES
• Is the fire detection system tested and serviced regularly? YES
• Is the fire alarm system tested and serviced regularly? YES

EMERGENCY LIGHTING

• Is there an emergency lighting system that ensures that fire exits through to the assembly point are lit in case of fire? YES
• Is the emergency lighting tested and maintained regularly? YES

EVACUATION PROCEDURES

• Is staff suitably trained to organise and/or assist with the evacuation of the building? Group Leader responsible, Warden/Caretaker only part time

SYSTEMS

• Is a fire logbook kept up to date? YES
• Is there an adequate daily/nightly close down procedure relating to fire prevention and safety? YES Group Leader responsible

HYGIENE ARRANGEMENTS

• Is there a minimum ratio of one washbasin (with hot & cold water) per 10 residents reasonably close to the sleeping area? YES
• Is there a minimum ratio of one WC for every 10 residents with at least one overnight WC for each sex in close proximity to their sleeping area? YES
• Is there a minimum ratio of one shower or bath (with H&C water) for every 15 residents? YES
• Is the piped water supply treated, clean and safe for drinking? YES WHERE INDICATED
• Is each person supplied with freshly laundered linen? YES

BEDROOMS

• Can rooms be used by families? YES
• Can a high proportion (25%+) of primary school children stay at this centre? YES
• Are all upper bunk beds fitted with side rails? YES
• Are all upper bunk beds fitted with ladders? YES
• Are the bunks sturdy enough for group use? YES
• Are notices displayed indicating young children under 7 years should not use upper bunks? YES
• Are upper bunks free from ceiling height hazards? YES
• Have room layout situations that create additional hazards if someone were to fall been removed? N/A
• Are floors carpeted? YES
• Is there adequate space around each bunk? YES
• Have room’s adequate external ventilation? YES
• Are windows secured to prevent ingress or egress still allowing ventilation? YES
• Do bedrooms and washrooms have curtains or blinds etc.? YES
• Are there locks on doors (with emergency exit from inside) to prevent unauthorised entry into children’s room? YES
• If so are accompanying staff provided with a key for supervision and emergency purposes? YES
• Are there separate areas for each sex? YES
• Does the accompanying staff have separate accommodation and facilities reasonably near to young people so that they may supervise and be contactable? YES
• Is there provision for storing clothes and personal equipment? YES

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

• Has the premises fixed electrical wiring been subject to a thorough safety inspection within the last five years and any faults rectified? YES
• If multi socket adapters in use is it possible to ensure that they are not overloading the socket? N/A
• Are any unprotected electrical points so located that water can be touched at the same time as the electrical equipment? NO
• Does the building have a Residual Current Device (RCD) fitted to distribution board? YES

FOOD SAFETY

• Is the Centre supplied with mains water? YES
• Is the supply of drinking water to the catering area and wash hand basins fed direct from the mains? YES
• Are all food storage shelves situated above floor level? YES
• Are all food storage shelves in good repair and washable? YES
• Are all food storage shelves removable for cleaning? YES
• Is food stored in suitable containers? SELF-CATERERS
• Is all food stored covered (except fruit and vegetables)? SELF-CATERERS
• Is frozen and chilled food put in freezers/fridges on arrival? YES
• Is there a colour coded preparation board system in use? YES
• Is there a daily cleaning schedule in operation? YES (Group Leaders responsibility)
• Are there sufficient hand wash facilities in the catering kitchen? YES
• Are there sufficient hand wash facilities in the member’s kitchen? N/A
• Is there an identified toilet for staff use? YES
• Are there adequate storage facilities for catering whites? SELF-CATERERS
• Have all food handlers received food hygiene training? SELF-CATERERS
• Have all food handlers seen a copy of the safe catering document and understood their responsibilities? YES (Group Leaders responsibility)
• Are fly screens fitted to all exterior windows and doors of the catering area? NO
• Is there an insectocuter fitted? YES
• Are the premises regularly checked for pests? YES
• If so who checks? Warden/Caretaker
• Are walls in good condition? YES
• Are tiles in good condition? YES
• Are floors in good condition and sealed to the walls? YES
• Are high level pipes boxed in? N/A
• Is there a dish washing machine at the Centre? NO
• If food is cooked and then held in advance of meal times, how far in advance? SELF-CATERERS
• Is prepared food stored in refrigerator below 5degC or heated above 63deg C prior to being served? SELF-CATERERS
• Are meals served at one time? AS AND WHEN COOKED
• Are holding/warming cupboards used at this Centre? NO
• Are daily temperature checks taken of holding ovens/warming cupboards used for storage? N/A
• Is the temperature of food spot-checked with a probe thermometer? SELF-CATERERS
• Is there a system in place for ensuring the adequate and regular cleaning of member’s kitchen and removal of waste? YES
• Is the kitchen subject to and receive inspection from the District Council Environmental Health Dept? YES

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