Football Club Safety Inspection Checklist
Club Safety
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Documentation
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Safety Statement updated in the previous 12 months
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Safety Statement signed by the Head of the Executive Committee
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Child Protection Policy in Place
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Are all coaches / mentors Garda vetted?
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Fire Safety Management Plan in Place
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Is there a fire register in place with records of all fire detection and fire fighting equipment and its service history
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Is emergency lighting tested with records maintained
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Are practice evacuations/fire drills held at least twice per year with records maintained?
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Copy of Event Safety Management Guide available
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Are copies of manufacturer's instructions/operating manuals for equipment easily accessible?
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Is all electrical equipment checked regularly by a competent person. Are records maintained and available.
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Are there service records available for machinery
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Is there a register of work at height equipment (ladders etc) and is there a record of their inspection
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Are there service records available for the heating and ventilation systems
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Have statutory inspections been performed on the boiler
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Is there a register of all Chemicals used and is there a Safety Data Sheet for each Chemical
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Access – Gates, Perimeter Walls, Fencing, etc
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Are all gates, fences and wall in a sound condition? e.g. free from sharp edges, loose blocks, loose capping, dangerous wire, etc
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Are all gates hung properly and in working order?
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Circulation Areas
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Are all steps and/or ramps in good repair, i.e. not worn, broken or slippery?
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Is the gradient on mobility impaired access ramps less than 1:12 to allow wheelchairs to access the ramp?
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Are there any areas of loose paint, plaster, etc
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Are rails in place on steps and/or ramps where deemed necessary?
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Are floor coverings, tiles, etc, in good condition and not slippery?
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Are non slip mats in place in shower areas and at the entrance to the club?
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steps/stairways/ramps painted to ease visibility?
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Are surfaces in external areas, i.e. paths, car -parks, etc in good condition?
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Is there adequate lighting in car parks, on paths?
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Are waste materials properly collected?
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Are arrangements in place on match/event occasions to ensure that emergency vehicles may access/exit grounds?
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Are circulation areas accessible to those with special needs, e.g. mobility difficulties
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Fire Safety
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Are all designated fire ex its are clearly marked?
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Are fire exits and escape routes kept unlocked and clear from obstructions while people are on premises?
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Do fire doors open outwards?
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Is muster area clearly marked?
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Are evacuation procedures clearly displayed?
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Are all staff familiar with evacuation procedures?
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Is the fire fighting equipment at its designated fire points?
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Is fire fighting equipment serviced as required and a record of service maintained?
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Are flammable substances e.g. fuels, paper, cleaning materials, other chemicals, etc, stored correctly, away from any sources of heat?
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Electrical Equipment
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Is electrical equipment suitable for use intended?
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Are plugs and sockets in good condition with no cra cks or pieces missing
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Are socket screws and mountings secure
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Are sockets are situated in safe positions, convenient for the equipment to be used and not sub ject to damp
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Do indi cator lights on sockets function correctly.
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Is al insulation on leads free from cracks or signs of deterioration.
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Where extension leads are being used, they are fully unwound and not left plugged in and unattended.
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Lighting (including pitch lighting)
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Are all light fittings are in working order and are kept in a clean condition?
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Is lighting is adequate for the type of activities being undertaken
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Is all electrical housings, cabling, etc in good condition and with no exposure to live wiring?
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Are all cables to external lighting either buried underground or kept at a height which does not present a hazard to the public?
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Is lighting on approach roads and outside the club sufficient for access and egress
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Machinery
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Is machinery used suitable and appropriate for purpose?
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Is all machinery stored in a locked area away from access of members of the public?
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Is machinery operated by competent persons only?
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Are drive shafts/PTOs/Other moving parts adequately guarded?
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Is all machinery in good working order
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Maintenance
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Is a safe system of work in place, e.g. does grass cutting, cleaning and other maintenance take place only when the area is free from non involved persons, particularly children?
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Is maintenance only carried out by competent persons?
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Are all roofs, guttering, drain pipes etc, as far as can be seen, sound and well maintained?
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Are staff, members and volunteers, etc provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? e.g. (gloves, eye protection, masks, etc)
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Are all maintenance materials, paints, etc stored safety and securely?
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Doors and Windows
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Are all doors unobstructed?
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Are all doors free from broken and/or damages hinges, locks, etc
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Are windows free from broken fastenings?
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Do glazed windows, doors etc have toughened, laminated glass?
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Are windows safe when open from contact with passers by?
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Do doors and windows open without unnecessary force being applied?
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Are windows free from broken or cracked panes, frames, etc
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Working at Heights
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Are safe systems of working at heights documented? i.e. access to raised scoreboards, erection of flags, scores, lighting, etc
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Are facilities in place to facilitate safe working at heights?
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Are ladders and others equipment using for working at heights stored safely and securely when not in use?
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Moving and Handling
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Is equipment available to move and handle equipment, fertilizers, furniture, waste, etc?
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Are staff and those moving equipment provided with training in moving and handling?
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Is there a safe system in place for movement of portable goal posts etc
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Heating and Ventilation systems
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Is the heating system regularly serviced and maintained in g ood order?
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Is maintenance carried out by competent person?
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Is boiler house kept clean and tidy and free from waste materials.
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Kitchen areas
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Is the Kitchen locked when not in use?
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Is the kitchen area supervised when in use
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Are food preparation areas in compliance with food safety requirements?
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Are there adequate hand washing and drying facilities in kitchen area?
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Is the kitchen/dining area kept clean
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Is the kitchen floor sound and non - slip, especial ly when wet?
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Where required, is equipment adequately guarded?
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Are first aid boxes are available in the k itchen area?
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Is fire safety equipment available in kitchen?
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Are staff, members, etc provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? e.g. gloves, etc)
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Gymnasia
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Is the Gymnasium locked /access controlled when not is use?
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Is the equipment in good condition, maintained and serviced as specified by suppliers?
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Is the Gym supervised by a qualified, competent person when in use?
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Is gymnasium kept tidy and equipment appropriately stored
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Is first aid box available and accessible?
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Are floors clean, even and non slip?
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Are changing rooms clean and tidy and disinfected?
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Is an induction evening provided to all members and a record of such induction maintained?
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Waste Management
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Are there adequate waste containers in place in ground/dressing rooms/other facilities?
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Is there a system to collect waste litter following matches/events ?
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Is waste stored in a secure place pending collection/ disposal?
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Is all waste disposed off in accordance with local authority regulations?
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Where building work is underway, is rubble safely secured from access by public?
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Are staff, members, etc provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? e.g. (gloves, eye protection, masks, etc)
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Chemicals
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Are chemicals stored in a secure place preventing unauthorised access by members of the public?
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Are chemicals kept only in containers in which they were purchased with clear and legible “Instruction for use”
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Are chemicals used only by competent persons?
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Are waste chemicals disposed in accordance with manner prescribed in Safety Data Sheets/Instructions on container
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Are staff, members, etc provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? e.g. (gloves, eye protection, masks, etc) while using or disposing chemicals?
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Are rat poisons but in place by competent persons and out of reach by children.
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Signage
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Are safety or health signs in place where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced?
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Are all exit routes clearly visible?
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Is the Occupiers Liability sign erected and clearly visible?
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Goalposts – Fixed
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Are goalposts in good condition and free from sharp edges or other objects which could cause injury?
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Is a safe system in use for securing nets to goalposts frame?
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Goalposts – Portable
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Are portable goalposts purchased from manufactures/suppliers that comply with the following standards I.S.355, IS 356
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Do goalposts carry manufacturer’s label and safety warning label.
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Does system exist for securing portable goalposts when is use?
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Are portable goalposts stored securely when not in use?
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First Aid
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Does a First Aid box exist, and is appropriately stocked and available when required?
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Are there adequate numbers of trained first aiders available during to matches, training sessions and other events?
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Is a stretcher available?
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Is a defibrillator in place and available?
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Does the club have members trained (up to date) in CPR and in use of defibrillator?
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Event viewing areas, i.e. Stands, terracing, etc
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Are all viewing areas in good condition, free from slips, trips and falls hazards,
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Where seating accommodation exists, is all seating secure, free from all sharp edges, splinters, loose screws, nails, etc
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Are changes in level marked for visibility impaired persons
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Toilet areas
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Are urinals, w.c.s, basins, etc intact?
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Are hand washing facilities available (including hand drying facilities) and in working order?
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Is there a cleaning programme in place?
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Emergency Planning
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Are procedures in place to prevent flooding from nearby rivers, heavy rainfall, etc
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Are procedures in place to protect heating systems, plumbing and buildings from snow and frost damage?
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All Weather pitches
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Is the pitch in good condition and fit for use and free from defects?
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fence which is maintained and locked / access controlled when not in use?
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Are the keys maintained by a competent person?
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Is a record of use maintained?
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Is the pitch hired to non members?
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Is there a hire form with a waiver in place?
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Is a record of all use by third parties maintained?
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Is the pitch closed during adverse weather? Such as frost/snow?
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Is all signage on boundary free from sharp edges and not protruding onto the field of play?
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Bar
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Do members / guests sign in?
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Is there a dancefloor? Would you have to cross this carrying drink to return to seating?
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Is there an accident book on site?
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Is there a first aid box on site?
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When facilities are in use is there a cleaning system in operation for spillages/breakages? Are records maintained?
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Are the bathrooms checked regularly for spillages/breakages when the function room is in use? Are records maintained?
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Are all stairways free from obstacles and handrails in working order?
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Are volunteers engaged in bar work at a minimum over 18 years of age and competent?
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Is all emergency lighting and exit lighting regularly maintained and in working order?
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Is food available? Are all FSA requirements adhered to?
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Is stock stored on premises? Is a log of stock maintained?
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Are emptys / returns stored on premises in a safe manner? Is this recorded
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Is there an occupancy limit? Is this enforced?
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Facilities for Hire
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Do all persons hiring facilities for use on a commercial basis provide evidence of valid public Liability and or professional indemnity insurance?
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Is this insurance vetted on an annual basis
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Is a schedule of use of facilities documented and maintained?
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Are the premises checked and cleaned after each use?
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