ADMINISTRATIVE/INSTRUCTIONAL WALKAROUND CHECKLIST
First Aid
q Supplies available/replenished regularly
q Certified First Aid / School Nurse
q All P.E. Instruction/Coaches trained 1st aid/CPR
q Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
o Athletic events
o Training required
Walking and Working Surfaces
q Clean and Dry
q Wet floors mopped immediately
q Wet floor signs
q Adequate lighting
q Aisles marked and clear
q Guardrails – platforms over 4 ft
q Covers/Guardrails used for ditches, etc.
q Loading dock over 4 ft guarded
q Floor holes guarded
q Stairways
o Adequate railing
o 7 ft clearance
Exits (Egress)
q Marked with visible sign
q Directional exit signs
q Free of obstructions
q All doors marked / labeled
q No flammables/combustibles near exit
q Emergency escape windows marked
q Emergency escape window free of obstructions
Fire Protection
q Procedures for Emergency Alarms
q Portables – Fire Alarm System
o Central fire pull station
o Operable smoke alarms
o Portable fire extinguishers
q Fire extinguishers available
o Size and degree of hazard
o Classrooms with ovens, etc.
o Kilns
q Fire extinguishers
o Not blocked
o Mounted
o Hydrostatically tested
o Visual inspections monthly
o Annual inspections
q Training for employees
q No storage within 24” of ceiling
q Garbage dumpster > 10ft from bldg
q Evacuation routes posted in each room
q Transformers free of comb/flammable materials
q Drapes – flame retardant material/treated
q Space Heater
o Ceramic
o Kept away from comb/flam materials
o Unplugged at the end of the day
PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
q Hazard assessment
q Written certification
q Training
q PPE provided
q Required to be worn
q Goggles / aprons / gloves
q Eyewash / shower for corrosives
Sanitation
q Good housekeeping
q Waste containers emptied regularly
q Vermin control program
q Toilet facilities available
q Soap, hand towels, hot or tepid water
Storage
q Aisles marked and clear
q Storage properly stacked/blocked/secured
q Capacity posted for overhead storage areas
Electrical
q All breakers labeled
q Unused openings covered
q Three ft clearance
q All exposed parts covered
q GFCI used within 6 ft of water
q All equipment is grounded (3 wire)
q Pull boxes, junctions boxes covered
q Faceplates on all receptacles and light switches
q Receptacles accept three prong plugs
q Extension cords not used as fixed wiring
q Extension cords not nailed, run over sharp edges, stapled, etc.
q Extension cords approved for wet locations
q Daily visual inspection of extension cords
q Stored at the end of the day
q Cheater plugs not allowed
q Strain relief on all cords
Hazard Communication
q Site-specific program
q Labels on all containers
q MSDS for all chemicals
q Contractor notification
q List of chemicals
q Training
q Staff members responsible for chemicals brought from home to school
Bloodborne Pathogens
q Site-specific program
q Exposure determination
q Universal precautions
q Engineering/work practices controls
q PPE (gloves, apron, goggles)
q Hepatitis vaccination (no cost)
q Post-exposure follow-up available
q Annual training
q Medical records
q Spill kit (disinfectants, biohazard bags)
o Field trips
q Sharps container
q Needle stick log
Proper Lifting
q Proper lifting training
q Storage containers kept at a small size
q Equipment in good repair
q Carts/hand trucks provided
q Buddy system in place – “HELP”
q “Body Management” encouraged
Ergonomics
q Desk area evaluation
q Chair
o Proper height to minimize strain
o Adjustable armrests
q Computer monitor
o Eyelevel
q Phone handset
o Attachment to prevent straining
q Keyboard
o Proper level
q Storage and equipment at a level to minimize reaching and pulling
Indoor Air Quality
q Roof/plumbing leaks addressed quickly
(IAQ-Indoor Air Quality concerns)
o 24 – 48 hours
q Animals cages cleaned regularly
q Plants
o Maintained (remove dead parts)
o Not over-watered
q Air supply/return vents are not blocked
q Temp 68 - 76 F to prevent mold
q Relative humidity <60%
q Minimal chemicals kept in classroom
Playground
q Awareness training for instructors on safe play
q Adequate Supervision
q Frequent inspections for trash, rocks, glass, etc.
q Whistles to alert children of unsafe play
q Walkie-Talkie used to contact office (intruder)
q Maintenance notified regarding equipment repair needs
Reading Lofts
q No greater than 32 sq ft (4x8)
q Non-combustible material
q Painted wood with tumescent material
o (INSUL-BLAZE by Glidden Paint Co.)
q Loft floor not > 4 ft in height
q Loft floor not > 4 ft in height
q “Ships ladder” with handrail (30 degrees)
q Guardrail
o on all exposed sides
o at least 42” high
o slats spaced no more than 3.5” apart
Science Labs
q Chemical Hygiene Plan
q Fire blankets
q Plumbed eyewash/shower
q Emergency shut off valve
q Fire extinguishers
q Vented hood
q PPE (goggle, aprons, gloves)
q Chemicals Storage Rooms
o Inventory
o Proper disposal of old chemicals
o Fire protection
o Ventilation
General Safety items
q Two/three step type stepladders
o Disciplinary action for noncompliance
q Other Recommended Training
o Sexual Harassment, sex and race discrimination training to all staff
o Conflict management training
o Procedures for breaking up fights safely
q Purses and personal belongings locked up
q Doors locked when not in use
o Classrooms
o Science Labs
o Office doors
o Weight room
q Two-way communication with office
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