The following is an example of how the safety statement might be structured.
Safety Hazards Low
Risk Assessment Medium High
Control Measures
Review
Tree roots through tarmac
X
Remove Roots and patch surface with tarmac
Objective achieved in August 20xx
Torn and curly edge carpet
X
Caretaker to fix and glue carpet
If problem persists replace carpet
Spillages – slips and trips
X
Areas to be sealed off and ‘wet’ cones/ signs put in place
Working satisfactorily once caretaker is informed of spillage
Running in corridor
X
‘No running’ rule to be strictly enforced. Teacher always leads the class out of the room
Need for signs on corridor Principal to carry out spot checks
Wet floor inside main door when raining
X
Install heavy duty mats
Working well
Refuse/ defer admission pending safety audit & professional advice
No such application to date
Admission requests from pupils with a history of violence in other schools towards pupils and staff
X
Children outside the office
X
Must have a written note to be kept out of yard
How effective at lunchtime was the written note?
Children being collected early from school
X
All children must be signed for in advance
Working well
Fire windows in classrooms must be signposted
X
Get relevant labels
To be done
All staff informed in writing of prohibition of parking on exits
Problem with volume of cars in car park
Caretaker to check yard in advance each day
Working well
Parking cars on fire exits
X
Broken bottles on yard
X
Ice / Snow
X
Caretaker to come to school early and salt / clear areas
Significant snow for last few years – ensure adequate supplies
Hot water / Drinks on corridor
X
Written memo prohibiting carrying of drinks in corridors
No problems
AV Equipment is subject to regular maintenance checks
X
Annual electrical inspection
Not done
Accidents on yard
X
Appoint First Aider
Need for more First Aiders
Traffic at the beginning and end of each school day
X
Double yellow lines, traffic cones, lollipop service
Works well most of the time
Unauthorised access during school day
X
Coded access, intercom, closed circuit cameras
Working well
Closed circuit cameras, adequate fencing, alarm light sensors
Damage to windows over the holiday periods
Unauthorised access after school day when school building is at risk
X
PAG E 5