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Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture James Vetch Dip Grad - Health & Safety Consultant
Kingston University February
Knights Park
Kingston-Upon-Thames 18th 2014
KT1 2QJ
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1. SAFETY POLICY Not Sure
1 Is there a Faculty Health & Safety Policy or code of practice ? Y There is an additional Health & Safety Policy other than the University one, which highlights
all the workshop areas in the Faculty, but does not have a code of practice.
2 Does the Policy assign Responsibility ? Y The policy does have responsibilities with Richard Trupp being the key focus for Health & Safety
as Head of Workshops, in conjunction with Technical Officers from each department, however the
ultimate responsibility and accountability for Safety, Helath and Welfare at Work within FADA
lies with the Dean and members of the Faculty Management Group, in particular heads of School.
3 Does the Policy / code of practice commit to providing training, Induction Y There are clear objectives for Induction to both student and staff from which stemmed from the
Commitment ? Health & Safety review for all workshops carried out by Independent Health & Safety
Consultant James Vetch Dip Grad, where he identified key areas of concern in the faculty
workshops and Inductions being one of them, there is now a written policy on Inductions in
some of the workshops, with 3D being the higher risk. All training is carried out as per the
Induction, where clear guidelines are given to students before working in the workshops of which
they have to read and sign the declaration.
4 Is a Senior Manager assigned responsibility ? Y Richard Trupp Head of Workshops.
5 Does any policy assign a responsibility for conducting audits or reviews ? Y This has been agreed in principal.
6 Is there any evidence of undergoing regular reviews ? Y/N A protocol for regular reviews within FADA has been put in place, to be carried out on a regular
basis.
7 Is the policy signed by the Dean ? Y This policy was put in place in June 2014 where upon it was submitted to the FMG for signing
by the Dean.
8 Is the policy discussed or endorsed by the Faculty Management Group ? Y This was put forward to an FMG meeting for endorsement in 2014.
9 Do the arrangements include protection to visitors / public ? Y The policy covered all parties including visitors and contractors.
10 Does the policy make reference to other documentation ? Y There is one key document to which the policy refers to and this is a document called the Risk
and Control Measures document, which highlights all the risks and control measures in each
workshop of FADA.
11 Does the policy show that advice can sought outside the University ? Y By external consultation with the Health & Safety Consultant James Vetch Dip Grad, who was
responsible for the Health & Safety review.
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2. INFORMATION Not Sure
1 Are staff made aware of the local Health & Safety Policy and any stated roles that Y On Induction and when first joining the Faculty workshops they will be given the Health & Safety
they hold ? guidelines to which they must read and sign.
2 Is there means to inform new staff of requirements, processes and procedures ? Y All Technicians of the various workshops will be responsible for making sure that suitable and
sufficient information, instruction and training are given.
3 Are trainee staff / temporary staff given information ? Y This will be given with their Induction
4 Are visitors given information ? Y Likely to be referred to the back of a visitor's pass which contains some safety instructions.
5 Are contractors not used to working at the faculty given information ? Y Arrangements through KUSCO PTW - Permit To Work System.
6 Are staff encouraged to report hazards and near misses ? Y I would like to think that where there are hazards in the workplace that these are reported either
by the correct Safety coordinators of each workshop or by staff, however there is no
documented evidence of which I have seen, to suggest this is being carried out.
7 Are staff informed of emergency procedures ? Y This will be covered in their Induction.
8 Are staff aware of their duties to themselves and others ? Y At all times and all courses staff are made aware of their duties to themselves and others,
9 Is there written information provided to staff on their duties to maintain safety Y Yes there are clear guidelines on how staff are to maintain good Health & Safety practice, it is
when working in the Faculty ? just a question of being able to sustain such good practices due to time.
10 Is a record kept of information and instruction provided to staff ? Y Since the review there are good records kept in the various workshops so far as Induction and
assessments are concerned.
11 Is the approved HSE Poster displayed ? Y Provided centrally by the Health & Safety Office.
12 Are staff informed of the hazards and the required precautions ? Y These are explained to all staff in their various workshops, and also staff are now required to
read the Risk & Control document for each departmental workshop within the faculty, all the
documents have the same emphasis, however have different risk categories.
13 Are checks made and recorded to ensure staff comply with safe systems Y Richard Trupp as the head of workshops is responsible for making sure that there are safe systems
of work and working procedures ? and procedures are in place and that staff sin the various workshops are complying to them.
14 Are there staff with the responsibility of managing first aid provision Y First aid is available on all floors of FADA, and there are clear signs for persons who need first
of managing first aid provision ? aid as to who is on duty and where they are based..
15 Are there regular Health & Safety meetings of the local Health & Safety Y There are now local Health & Safety meetings held at FADA with minutes, of which will be held
group with minutes taken and available ? every 6 months.
16 If a member of staff misses training is there a system that will ensure the information Y Where training has been missed by a member of staff, and depending on the trading required they
is provided at a later time ? will undergo this at the next convenient time where r4easonbly practicable.
17 Are there any nominated local safety coordinators or officers to monitor Health & Y Apart from the Safety Champion Richard Trupp there are localised staff who look at Health &
Safety ? Safety in their area.
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3. ACCIDENTS & REPORTING Not Sure
1 Are all incidents reported centrally via Entropy or paper forms added to Entropy Y This will be overseen by Richard Trupp and the local Safety group, unless there is a serious
later ? reportable accident under RIDDOR which will then be conducted by the safety office.
2 Will the local co-ordinator (if nominated) follow up on any incident, perhaps Y Richard Trupp & Designated first-aiders: Tim Clarke & Chris Buttle will follow up serious accidents
involving the central safety office for advice ? and incidents and refer back to the safety office for direction where needed.
3 Are staff instructed to report accidents and near misses and incidents ? Y Staff are advised by their managers to report accidents, near misses and incidents, as this
could have a detrimental affect on persons working in these areas.
4 Is the Faculty aware of the need to report any serious Accidents to the Y Richard Trupp or designated first-aiders Tim Clarke & Chris Buttle would be responsible for alerting
Safety Office by phone ? the safety office about serious accidents.
5 Are types of accidents reviewed by the local safety group, on a regular Y LSG - local Safety Group meetings held twice a year.
basis ?
6 Are staff instructed how to report Accidents, Near Misses or Incidents ? Y This should be part of the induction when staff join the faculty, and also where extra guidance is
required this will be given by their manager or Richard Trupp.
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4. RISK ASSESSMENTS Not Sure
1 Is the safety of all activities actively considered and assessed? Y Since the Health & Safety review in 2014 all risks within the workshops have been accounted for
as well as activities, and where a risk assessment is required this shall be carried out by the
student under the supervision of the Academic Manager.
2 Have any faculty risk assessors received suitable and sufficient training to provide Y Risk assessment will be discused at the LSG meeting on 22 April 2015.
confidence that they can complete the process ?
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3. 3 is there a risk register of the safety risks in the Faculty in line with the request made Y This was all part of the Health & Safety review in April 2014, where so far as the risk register is
in 2009 ? concerned this can now be accessed through a document called Risk & Control Measures.
There is a Risk Register for each workshop in a document called Risk & Control Measures, this
can be accessed in each workshop, through the individual workshop managers.

4. 4 Are existing controls part of the Risk Assessment ? Y Since the review the Risk Assessment for each workshop identifies control measures in the risk
assessment especially where machinery and equipment is concerned.
5 Are the hazards for any new task undertaken assessed for hazards such as Y Under the new review all hazardous risks are assessed and taken into account, and especially
chemical exposure or noise ? where chemicals are concerned.
6 Are recommendations made to reduce the risk to the lowest practicable level ? Y At all times since the Health & Safety review there is a policy to review safer options so far as
chemicals and substances are concerned, to bring the risks down to the lowest possible where
reasonably practicable.
7 Has suitable and sufficient training been given to staff ? Y Yes all staff with have suitable and sufficient Instruction, Information and where practicable
training.
8 Are repeat assessments scheduled ? Y Where there is a requirement to update exisiting risk assesments on machinery due to modifications
on equipment, this will then be re assessed otherewise new risk assessments will be wriiten for all
new equipment.
9 Is new equipment assessed prior to purchase ? Y All new equipment will be assessed prior to being brought to make sure they have suitable and
sufficient safety standards such as interlocking switches and cut off buttons.
10 Are risks made known to staff? If so can they explain how ? Y All risks will be explained and documented to identify to staff.
11 If work changes are reassessments carried out ? Y Where work changes so does the risk assessments and this will be carried out when required.
12 Are Risk assessment actions recorded ? Y Since the review all risk assessments will be recorded for the future.
13 Are staff comments noted and acted upon ? Y Where staff work on a particular type of equipment their views will be sort when looking at new
equipment for the faculty.
14 Are there Risk Assessments showing how risks are managed especially where Y Where there is a risk and COSHH is concerned this will be manages correctly through the Risk
COSHH is concerned ? Assessment process where key factors will be identified to reduce the risk where reasonably
practicable at all times.
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5. FIRE PRECAUTIONS Not Sure
1 Are Fire alarms installed in the building ? Y Managed by estates and KUSCO.
2 Can the alarms be activated from all parts of the building ? Y The building is old, but in terms of fire and fire alarms, these can be clearly heard through all
areas of the faculty.
3 Can the fire alarm be heard in all parts of the building ? Y At all times.
4 Was the last Fire evacuation within the last 6 months ? Y Date to be advised.
5 Are the exit signs clearly marked and illuminated ? Y/N One of the recommendations from the Health & Safety review in FADA was to look at signage
and to make sure it was suitable and sufficient in all areas, as there were key places of which had
been identified where this was not the case, and new signs were purchased, however there are
issues wi th the new signs which were sticky and in the heat have become in effective and basicaly
peeled of, making them not fit for purpose.
6 Do students / staff and visitors know where to go in the event of a fire evacuation ? Y At the beginning of each teaching session with students the Fire evacuation is explained as there
are new students joining the sessions on a daily basis.
7 Are there suitable and sufficient arrangements for evacuation of disabled wheelchair Y There is an evac chair in FADA.
users ?
8 Are the results of evacuations recorded and reviewed ? Y KUSCO.
9 do staff know what actions to take in an emergency ? Y
10 Are emergency exits kept free from obstruction at all times in all buildings ? Y Good housekeeping to be looked at on a daily basis as there were times om the Health & Safety
review where there were blocked, wedged Fire doors, which was not good Health & Safety
practice.
11 Is there suitable fire fighting equipment ? Y In all areas of FADA there is good fire fighting equipment with now fully trained fire marshals
who can fight a fire where reasonably practicable.
12 Are staff told not to use fire extinguishers as door steps ? Y Staff are told not to use fire extinguishers as door stops but unfortunately this is not always the
case, and more often or not there are wedged fire doors.
13 Are fire drills / equipment and fire training recorded ? Y These are recorded by KUSCO
14 Is security on the premises adequate ? Y As good as any other faculty, open access policy.
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6. FIRST AID Not Sure
1 Are there sufficient first-aid boxes and are they adequate for the number of staff ? Y There are first aid boxes on all floors of all the FADA, and outside buildings.
2 Are the boxes labelled and identified ? Y There are adequate number of first-aid boxes which are sufficiently stocked and labelled.
3 Are staff made aware of first aid arrangements ? Y Clearly marked on all floors of FADA and outside buildings, with suitable and sufficient signage.
4 Do first-aid boxes have approved items only ? Y All items in the first-aid box are approved only.
5 Are there sufficient appointed first-aiders in the main premises occupied ? Y One on each floor of FADA there are suitable and sufficient first-aiders and also in the Avionics
building and the gallery there is adequate provision, as well as fully trained security personnel.
6 Are arrangements made for prompt attendance at first-aid incidents? Y First port of call will be to security, unless there is a first-aider already on seen.
7 Are location and phone numbers made available ? Y Posters to be advertisisng number to ring in an emergency 66666 in all worshops and studios in the
faculty.
8 Are the names of the first-aiders known to the students and staff ? Y In all workshops of FADA on all floors there appears to be clear signage stating who the first-aid
person is and where they are located.
9 Do staff know how to get assistance for a first-aid incident at any time of the day ? Y
10 Do staff know travelling first-aid kits made available can be borrowed from Y All Academic staff who travel out on field trips, are fully aware that first-aid kits can be borrowed
Occupational Health ? to take with them.
Are regular checks made on any first-aid boxes not covered by the annual checking Y Appointed person for FADA to take care of the provision and stocking of all first-aid kits on site.
11 arrangements for whatever reason ?
12 Is a first-aid room available ? Y This is located on the ground floor next to the 3D store, key available from front desk.
13 Is there an insurance certificate on display ? Y
14 Are there other items available such as stretchers / blankets etc.? Y Blankets will be made available, however if more serious then an ambulance would need to be
called.
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7. WORKPLACE INSPECTION Not Sure
1 Have Safe systems of work been devised and are they scheduled for review ? Y In the Health & safety review in 2014 safe systems of work were looked at by James Vetch Dip
Grad - Independent Health & Safety Consultant who was carrying out the review, and a review
of the practices within the workshops was recommended on a regular basis, to make sure that
there was compliance.
2 Are workplace inspections carried out and how often ? Y These are carried out by Richard Trupp and Kat Horswill before LSG meetings, so that relevant
information is brought to the table on the day, unless of course there are unknown hazards in any of
workshops which need to be brought to his attention for investigation, these need to be carried out
on a more regular basis, as highlighted in the smmary for the faculty.
3 Are Safety arrangements in place for all work including overtime and when lone Y So far as lone working is concerned, this has been significantly reduced by putting in place time
working is required ? restrictions in the various workshops, which means that students are supervised at all times whilst
working in busy areas such as the Fashion, or 3D workshops, which reduces the risk of accidents
occurring in the workplace, from student fatigue.
4 Are work activities assessed for risk ? Y All work carried out in the high risk areas are assessed for risk, with suitable and sufficient risk
assessments carried out, and where there are student projects these will be carried out by the
students involved and signed off by the tutor.
5 Is there a process to inform any staff or visitors with access or mobility issues of the Y
procedures to be followed ?
6 Are Safety arrangements in place for all work at height / confined space, and are they Y There is a university policy for working at height.
aware of the policies on Staff Space for these activities ?
7 Are formal systems of work (Permits) introduced by contractors introduced by Y PTW - Permit To Work from KUSCO.
contractors ?
8 Is there adequate lighting for safe work ? Y The lighting is suitable and sufficient in workshops having LED lights fitted makng beeter lux and less
glare for working.
9 Is there adequate ventilation ? Y In most workshops there is good ventilation, however there are issues where the print making
workshop is concerned, as there is not enough windows in the workshop, where you can open
the windows and let adequate fresh air in, therefore this makes the area very hot in the summer
and could become
10 Is access and egress safe at all times in all areas of FADA including the outside Y In FADA access and egress is good, although there are some restrictions in the photographic
buildings such as the Avionics and the gallery ? department where the passageway narrows in places, and therefore become a hazard in terms
of evacuation.
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6. 11 Is there adequate space for safe working ? Y In all areas there is suitable and sufficient space for working safely.

7. 12 Are all computer workstations designed safely, and is DSE promoted within the Y/N All new staff are told under their induction to carry out DSE on Line of which they have to
faculty ? complete, there appears to be no follow up after staff have had initial DSE, this would benefit
staff by having an annual DSE check to make sure that there are no issues in respect of DSE
equipment amongst users, there appears to be no follow up of assessments unless a medical
issue arises.
13 Are floors free from slip / trip hazards ? Y/N Because of the layout of the building in FADA and the outside buildings, and the many workshops
there is always the risk of slips, trips and falls, and although there are controls in place to reduce
the risk of accidents occurring in the workplace it is not possible to control all risks relating to
slips, trips and falls.
14 Are windows in a safe condition ? Y All windows in FADA are in good condition, however where the print making workshop is
concerned there is not enough ventilation in terms of fresh air, as there are not enough opening
windows.
15 Are there adequate washing facilities ? Y There are suitable and sufficient toilets and washing facilities on all floors of FADA, and in the
avionics building.
16 Is there an adequate supply of drinking water ? Y Yes there are water fountains in various locations of FADA, however there are some issues on
the fourth floor where water fountains and coolers are not available and there is not adequate
drinking water, which in summer because a hazard for both students and staff.
17 Is protective clothing provided where required under the PPE Regulations 1992 ? Y In the workshop areas of FADA PPE is worn for example staff are advised to wear Toe Tec
footwear to EN 345 standard in 3D workshop, Moving Image, and Print Making workshops.
and so far as the forge is concerned there is also special clothing to be worn.
All students are given a green apron upon induction into the 3D workshop.
18 Is there a rest room for pregnant mothers ? Y This is located on the ground floor next to 3D store, is the first-aid room.
19 Are records kept of equipmentor machinery maintenance work ? Not Sure These would normally be held by Stuart Hollister for 3D workshop, plus other workshop managers.
20 Are arrangements in place for visitors safety whilst at the faculty ? N There is no information is given to visitors, of which there is documented evidence.
21 Is there a weekly check to make sure the fire extinguishers haven't been moved or N this is a process which needs to be addressed by either KUSCO or FADA, as there is not enough
obviously tampered with by a suitably trained staff member ? suitable checks made on a weekly basis.
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8. WORK ACCESS Not Sure
1 Are emergency exit routes always clear ? Y In all workshops this is clear all the time.
2 Do all installed lights and illuminated Fire exit signs work ? Y Al lights which have been installed and illuminated are in good working order throughout FADA.
3 Is there adequate lighting to enable people to work ? Y In all areas of FADA there is suitable and sufficient lighting in which to work.
4 Is the emergency lighting adequate for the workplace ? Y All emergency lighting is good in FADA and the outside buildings.
5 Are persons working at height trained in safe systems of work ? Y Where working at height is concerned there is suitable and sufficient Instruction, Information and
training.
6 Are external and internal fire doors clearly marked and self closing devices on Y In all areas of FADA there are self closing fire doors, however there are some which have been
them when the fire alarm is sounded ? wedged open, which contravenes The (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
7 Are emergency exits locked ? N Under no circumstances are any fire exits to be locked.
8 Are staff aware of the entry / exit procedures and compliance under The Y This is covered in all staff inductions, when they are carried out.
(Fire Safety) Order 2005 ?
9 Are Restricted areas clearly marked ? Y Where there are restricted areas in FADA this is clearly signed.
10 Are there procedures for working in a confined space ? Not Sure There is no documented evidence to which I have send to support this statement.
11 Are steps / stairs and general areas free from obstruction and the risk of fire ? Y In all workshops in FADA all general areas are free from obstruction at all times.
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9. WORK ENVIRONMENT Not Sure
1 Are staff told to report conditions which could affect their health ? Y/N At all times in FADA where there are risks in workshops which could effect either staff or
students health, that these are reported immediately so that remedial action can be taken where
reasonably practicable.
2 Are all staff responsible for maintenance and appropriately trained ? N Staff are not trained to carry out maintenance on equipment as there are contracts to provide this
service for the workshops in FADA.
3 Are proper maintenance fault / inspection records kept ? Y Since the Health & Safety review of 2014, there has been a provision for a consultant to provide
suitable and sufficient PUWER assessments for records.
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8. 4 Is lighting sufficient for access and egress ? Y In all areas of FADA there is suitable and sufficient lighting in which to enable safe access and
egress.
5 Are lights cleaned on a regular basis ? N KUSCO are supposed to provide the provision for this, but it is not carried out on a regular
basis, and needs to be addressed.
6 Is there a thermometer in each work area ? Some In some areas of FADA there are external thermometers in the workshops to identify the various
conditions in each area.
7 Is the temperature reas+E1234+C52+C526:I529 Y/N The temperature in FADA is variable in some of the workshops, especially in the Print Making
workshop, and also photographic where there is heavy lighting used, and also the moving image
department.
8 Are all the buildings adequately ventilated ? N There are differentials within certain areas of FADA which need to be addressed for the future,
where the area is hot, there is undue stress by staff and students, therefore the risk of accidents and
incidents increases, therefore important to stabilize the temperature in the departments and
workshops where there are variant temperatures.
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10. WASTE Not Sure
1 Are there 'special' wastes which need to be disposed of ? Y / N In the 3D Workshop there are paints and hazardous substances which need to be controlled, and
to include safe disposal of waste products.
2 Is the environment considered within the Faculty in respect of - recycling etc.? Y There is a good recycling process which is adapted in FADA with different waste bins for all
kinds of waste products such as Plastic, Cardboard.
3 Is there someone in the Faculty responsible for waste ? Y There is a nominated person in FADA faculty office responsible for waste.
4 Are records kept of waste items, their transfer and their disposal transfer and their Y There are disposal and transfer notes for disposal of hazardous or harmful waste.
disposal for waste ?
5 Are records kept of spillages ? Not Sure But since the Review in 2014 this would have been recommended that this be carried out.
6 Are Hazardous materials treated with care and labelled ? Y/N Since the Health & Safety review in 2014 this is something which needed to be addressed and
therefore looked into.
7 Are wastes in manageable loads to assist with Manual Handling ? Y/N Before the Health & Safety review FADA from a waste point of view, was not always looking at
the weight of disposable waste, and therefore this meant there were additional hazards in terms of
Manual Handling. Since the review where there is a risk of persons injuring or hurting themselves
due to heavy Manual Handling tasks to include the disposal of waste, since the review there are
now procedures to make sure that all loads to be lifted in the various workshops undergo a
suitable and sufficient Manual Handling risk Assessments.
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11. TRAINING Not Sure
1 Are staff given safety training when they join the Faculty and by whom ? Y/N There is training given to staff when joining certain areas of FADA such as the workshops, where
there is suitable and sufficient Instruction, Information and training given where required for the
job, where reasonably practicable, and documented.
2 Are people with Health & Safety duties identified to new staff - first aid etc. Y This in the form of a list with all the first-aiders on, which is on shown in all workshops and, good
identified to new staff - first aid etc. departments in order to show good Health & Safety practice.
3 Are staff aware of fire routes, emergency exits and signs etc.? Y Upon joining FADA this is supposed to be given to all new staff, however there is no documented
evidence of which I have seen, suggest this has actually taken place.
4 Are staff encouraged to report accidents and incidents ? Y
5 Is refresher training scheduled for long serving staff ? Not Sure No documented evidence of which I have seen to support this?
6 Do all staff know how to gain access to the University Health & Safety policy held Y This will be made available on Staff space for the Faculty.
on Staff Space
7 Are records kept of all Health & Safety Fire training for all staff within the faculty Y These are kept with KUSCO, although I have not seen any documented evidence in which to
and who is responsible ? support this statement.
8 Is training arranged when new equipment is purchased ? Y Where new equipment is brought since the Health & safety review in 2014 all equipment will have
suitable and sufficient Instruction, Information and Training where required.
9 Is all new training assessed to determine suitability ? Y Training will be given where deemed reasonably practicable and also give the equipment being
used.
10 Is the training provided internally ? Y By the Safety Office for most courses.
11 Are Assessments made of the effect of the training ? Y This is done through the safety office.
13 Have all the staff from the faculty been formerly Health & Safety Trained ? N Not all staff have had suitable and sufficient training in their job, and is something which needs to
be looked at in detail.
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12. EQUIPMENT Not Sure
1 Is there a record of all work equipment held on the premises ? Y/N This is kept by Central finance through the asset register foar all equipment in FADA.
2 Does new equipment carry the 'CE' mark of euro directives ? Y At all times.
3 Have risk assessments been carried out on all equipment ? Y Since the Health & safety review of 2014 all equipment in the workshops have suitable and
sufficient risk assessments.
4 Have maintenance inspection checks been scheduled ? Y There is a program for maintenance in the 3D workshop for equipment to be checked and
inspected, with full PUWER records.
5 Are arrangements made for repairs of equipment ? Y A program of repairs for each workshop in FADA will be looked at with a view of putting in
place 2015.
6 Are records kept of repairs / maintenance or purchase of new equipment ? Y All PUWER records will be kept and looked at on a regular basis to make sure that where
required the provision of new equipment will be brought and inspected.
7 Is Personal Protective Equipment provided at the faculty and who is responsible Y Yes where PPE is required it will be up to the Manager of the department within the faculty
for the provision of PPE ? concerned.
8 Is equipment suitable for the purpose ? Y All equipment is suitable for the purpose in which it is meant.
9 Are staff trained in the use of the equipment ? Y Where there is new equipment provided in the various workshops suitable and sufficient
Instruction, Information and training will be given.
10 Is refresher training given ? Y Where refresher training is required in the various workshops this will be identified by the key
Managers of the workshops concerned and training given where reasonably practicable.
11 Is special attention given to new / young trainee employees ? Y/N Since the Health & Safety review of 2014 this was a factors which was brought up and one which
was going to be put in place, for all young employees of FADA.
12 Are records of incidents / accidents with equipment investigated ? Y Where there are accidents and incidents these are looked at in detail with the LSG meetings held
six monthly to establish if there are any trends which may need to be looked at.
13 Are appropriate safety signs displayed in suitable places ? Y Signage is generally good in FADA.
14 Are areas restricted to prevent visitors being injured ? Y In the 3D workshop since the Health & Safety review there has now been put in place a safe
walk way for all visitors visiting the 3D workshop, which means that they can look around the 3D
workshop in comfort and free from risk, without the need for Safety Spectacles.
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13. HEALTH & WELFARE Not Sure
1 Are medical checks provided for staff ? Y This will be the individual / yourself online.
2 Is sickness / ill health at work given appropriate attention ? Y This is logged with line manager of the department concerned.
3 Is fitness for the job considered ? Y/N Although there is no documented evidence of which I have seen to support this, it would be a
crucial factor for someone being employed in the 3D workshops, due to the heavy machinery
which is located in the workshop, therefore mandatory that persons working in the workshop are
fit for purpose.
4 Are health risks from chemicals considered ? Y Since the Health & Safety review of 2014, there have been quite a few controls put in place to
significantly reduce the risk from hazardous or chemical exposure, by looking at substitution for
some chemicals and hazardous substances in FADA workshops and studios, although there have
been instances in the Fine Art section and foundation students of FADA working in the avionics
building where these protocols are not been adhered too, and that there are unknown substances
such as thinners in a plastic cups and hazardous substances which are not marked to identify the
properties of the substance involved.
5 Are safe systems of work in place for Manual Handling etc. ? Y Since the Health & Safety review there are systems in place to make sure that where required
there is suitable and sufficient Manual Handling in place.
7 Are hazards identified and risks assessed ? Y/N Since the Health & Safety review this is a lot better, but room for improvement.
8 Have monitoring and control measures been established ? Not Sure No documented evidence of which I have seen to support this.
9 Are sickness records checked for work related illness ? Y Online - yourself.
10 Is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used as instructed ? Y Students are policied by technical staff on a daily basis.
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14. MANUAL HANDLING Not Sure
1 Are staff trained in manual Handling ? Some Manual handling conducted by the safety office of the university, not all staff are trained
depending on the job.
2 Are injuries recorded and investigated ? Y All injuries are recorded and where needed investigated by the safety office.
3 Are risk assessments carried out per task ? Y Since the Health & Safety review of 2014 there have been some fundamental changes in the way in
which Risk Assessments are conducted.
4 Are staff aware of the risks when lifting ? Y Where there is a risk of persons injuring themselves through lifting this will be identified by the
workshop Manager, so that he or she can arrange suitable and sufficient training to be given.
5 Are staff instructed to use lifting aids ? Y In some of the workshops of FADA there is a requirement for staff and student to carry out lifting
therefore it shall be necessary to make sure that where reasonably practicable lifting aids are
provided in order that this will significantly reduce the risk of manual handling injuries.
6 Is there a policy on manual handling ? Y There is a University policy on Manual Handling which has not be adhered too in all parts of the
faculty since the Health & Safety review, however since the review there are better practices
being carried out in the faculty, but these need to be kept on top of to make sure that bad
practices do not happen, and therefore put persons at risk from manual handling accidents and
incidents.
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11. 7 Are assessments recorded acted upon ? Y/N Since the Health & Safety review this is slowly happening across FADA but again this is and area
to which needs proper control measures put in place at all times.
8 Are staff instructed on load reduction ? Y Where there is a risk of injuries from manual handling and overloads there will be a requirement
to makes sure that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is carried out by either the staff or
student before any load is carried out.
9 Are breaks encouraged during lifting ? Y Under the Manual Handling regulations of 1992 there is a mandatory requirement to make sure
that breaks are taken when lifting loads, e.g. set down points if moving a heavy load some d
distance.
10 Is resizing of loads or re packaging encouraged to reduce the weight and size Y At all times.
of the load ?
N No this never happens and, there is a requirement to make sure when carrying out the moving of
11 Do loads obstruct line of sight ? any load that there is clear line of sight before commencing the lift.
12 Are precautions taken for dangerous loads ? Y
13 Are floors suitable for lifting loads ? Some There are places where there are differentials in floor levels, which will have a significant impact on
lifting loads.
14 Is lighting suitable in lifting areas ? Y Only suitable areas where light has good illumination will lifting take place.
15 Are precautions taken when lifting outside ? Y Where lifting takes place outside such as on a degree show or transporting items from the fashion
show, there will be suitable and sufficient risk assessment to take into account all risks and hazards
associated with lifting, taking into account adverse weather conditions and ground conditions,
especially when it is wet and more likely to cause slips, trips and falls.
16 Are expectant mothers advised not to lift ? Y At all times through pregnancy and a while after all mothers to be will not carry out any lifting
under any circumstances.
17 Is RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) or WRULD (Work Related Upper Limb Disorder) Y Although there is no documented evidence of which I have seen to support this, it is clear having
recognised as a possible problem ? looked and spoken to a few people that WRULD is a problem with some to which further
examination needs to look at these type of problems.
18 Do staff report if load is to heavy ? Y This would need to be bought up with Manager in charge if weights were exceeded for lifting by
the lifting guide.
No Section Y/N Action
Some Date
15. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Not Sure
1 Are there risks involving equipment where PPE is needed ? Y/N Due to the various workshops involved in FADA there are different risks in each, however in the
the 3D workshop since the Health & Safety review of 2014, it is Mandatory that all persons
working in the workshop, upon induction will be given a free pair of PPE spectacles to which they
not only have to wear but also look after.
2 Do staff require special PPE equipment for their job ? Y In FADA workshops there are different areas of which require PPE and therefore this shall be
issued by the FACULTY.
3 Is Protective Equipment checked regularly for wear or defects ? Y If PPE becomes faulty or unusable this will then be replaced by the particular workshop to which
it comes from, whether it be 3D, Photography, Moving Image or Print Making.
4 Are other means of control considered ? Y Before PPE is issued other means of control will be looked at first.
5 Are staff trained in the use of equipment when wearing Pep ? Y If staff or student have to wear PPE in which to carry out their job, they will receive suitable and
sufficient Instruction, Information and Training.
6 Are visitors required to wear PPE within the Faculty buildings ? N Visitors are not required to wear PPE as since the Health & Safety review of 2014, in the high
risk area of FADA which is 3D, there was a safety route put in the workshop thus enabling all
visitors to be able to walk around the workshop safely without having to wear PPE.
7 Are staff aware of the dangers of not using PPE ? Y All staff will be warned of the dangers of not wearing PPE, and where it is deemed a high risk
area, it shall be mandatory to wear PPE, so as to reduce the risk of accidents occurring in the
workplace.
8 How is PPE maintained ? N/A
9 Is the review of PPE products looked at regularly ? Y Where there is PPE this will be looked and inspected regularly to make sure it is fit for purpose
at all times.
10 Does current PPE conform to European CE marking ? Y At all times otherwise the equipment is not used.
11 Where reusable PPE is used, is it routinely cleaned after use ? Y Since the review where there is PPE that can be worn by others such as welding masks in the
welding area of the 3D workshop, and antibacterial spray will be used to not only clean the PPE
involved but to reduce the risk of cross contamination.
12 Are there adequate storage facilities for PPE ? Some In some areas of the faculty there is sufficient storage area for PPE, but in other areas there isn't
since the Health & Safety review of 2014 this is something to which the Managers of a particular
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13. 13 Are employees comments considered prior to buying PPE ? Y Where there is PPE then there will be the need for consultation with staff before purchasing,
especially where there is hand Pep such as rubber gloves.
No Section Y/N Action
Some Date
16. CHEMICALS - COSHH Not Sure
1 Are safety data sheet available to staff ? Y/N Since the Health & Safety review of 2014, it shall be a requirement to makes sure that all safety
data sheets are available to staff at all times.
2 Are staff aware of COSHH procedures ? Y All staff are made aware of COSHH procedures before carrying out anything to do with COSHH.
4 Is there a record of Risk Assessments ? Y Since the Health & Safety review of 2014, it shall be a requirement to make sure that all Risk
Assessments are documented, and kept in a file.
5 Are safe working practices established ? Y At all times since the Health & Safety review recommendations.
6 Are they reviewed / inspected regularly by either a safety coordinator or officer for Y All Risk assessments are looked at and reviewed by the relevant safety persons.
the faculty ?
7 Is protective clothing available ? Y All staff shall be required to wear suitable and sufficient footwear such as toe Tec boots to EN 345
standard, whilst working in high risk workshop areas, as this will prevent toe crush injuries whilst
working with heavy equipment.
8 Are spillage procedures known to staff ? Not Sure There was no documented evidence to which I have seen, to support this statement.
9 Are records of training maintained ? Not Sure There was no documented evidence to which I have seen, to support this statement.
10 Are chemicals stored safely ? Y Since the Health & Safety review of 2014, all chemicals and hazardous substance are locked
away in suitable COSHH cabinets with the provision of safety data sheets and proper COSHH
risk assessments.
11 Are reviews made of quantities stored ? Y There are tighter controls in place since the Health & Safety review of 2014, and as a conclusion
where there is a need to have COSHH on the premises this will be in a controlled quantity.
12 Are reactive chemicals stored apart and in separate containers ? Some In some areas of the faculty this is taking place, and COSHH is put together regardless of the
department where this is not the case and all COSHH is put in together.
13 Are conditions safe when chemicals are in use ? Y Suitable and sufficient control measures for safe use of chemicals are put in place where there is
a need to.
14 Is there a competent person responsible for COSHH in the faculty, either a safety Y In each workshop where there is COSHH being used this will fall under the Manager for the
officer or a safety coordinator ? workshop or department.
No Section Y/N Action
Some Date
17. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - LPG Not Sure
1 Are there any highly flammable liquids stored or used within the faculty buildings ? Y/N There are highly inflammable liquids stored and used in FAD, where there needs to be suitable
and sufficient control measures, however this is not always the case, and aerosols with the potential
to ignite are left in areas of high risk, this was something to which was looked at and addressed in
the Health & Safety review of 2014 under bad practice, and although it is better there is room for
much improvement.
2 Has the Fire services made any recommendations as to storage requirements ? Y The Fire service makes an annual call to makes sure they are up to speed with all procedures
regarding Fire.
No Section Y/N Action
Some Date
18. ELECTRICITY & PAT TESTING Not Sure
1 Is there any major electrical equipment used on premises that could cause injury Y In the heavy workshops within FADA there are some potentially high risk equipment with the
on premises ? potential to cause serious harm or injury, therefore important to make sure there are suitable and
sufficient PAT testing schedules in under KUSCO.
2 Is equipment installed by competent persons ? Y At all times where there is an installation taking place, this shall only be carried out by competent
persons, either working as staff, or by outside contractors.
3 Is equipment maintained and serviced regularly ? Y Since the Health & Safety review of 2014, it shall be are a requirement to make sure there are
suitable and sufficient PUWER records for all equipment in all area of all workshops.
4 Are faulty appliances removed from use and labelled ? Y Immediately taken out of use and stickers put on them.
5 Are fixed installations inspected and schedule of inspections arranged ? Y This would be part of the 5 year fixed installation and dealt with by either estates or KUSCO.
6 Are portable appliances inspected ? Y Yearly so far as all equipment is concerned by KUSCO.
7 Are contractors electrical items checked when coming on site to make sure they Y Under PTW this has to be part of the process to make sure suitable and sufficient equipment
meet proper PUWER Regulations ? with correct PUWER regulations.
8 Is a new piece of equipment checked prior to use ? Y All equipment is fully tested before being put into operation.
9 Are staff trained in the use of electrical equipment ? Some Depending on the nature of the equipment and whether or not they need to know how to use it.
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15. 10 Are records kept on PAT testing ? Y All records for PAT are kept by KUSCO and given to all HORPS of Faculties.
11 Are staff aware of the isolation procedures ? Y So far as IT technicians are concerned this would be part of their job to make sure correct
safety measures were taken in the form of isolation.
12 Are staff aware that they should not attempt to carry out repairs unless fully trained ? Y Under no circumstances if staff have not be trained should they attempt to carry out any repairs or
maintenance on any equipment.
No Section Y/N Action
Some Date
19. NOISE Not Sure
1 Is noise recognised as a contributor to accidents ? Y/N In some areas of FADA noise is a problem, especially where there is heavy machinery being used
or in the case of 3D workshop high pitched band saws or planers, all of this equipment has the
potential to cause serious harm or injury in the form of hearing, and as a result could have a
significant effect on accidents in the workplace.
2 Are staff encouraged to report unacceptably noisy conditions ? Some Where there is noise there is risk, and sometimes staff have to endure prolonged times of excessive
noise which could have a detrimental effect on their hearing.
3 Are staff aware that they need to abide with safe practices ? Y Since the Health & Safety review of 2014, the effect of noise has been significantly reduced by
making sure that not only are there suitable and sufficient control measures in place to reduce the
risk of noise, but to reduce the amount of time someone is exposed to excessive noise as one of
the control measures.
4 Are staff told to seek medical help with hearing problems ? Y All staff are told by their manager if they experience difficulty with the exposure to noise, then they
should seek medical attention.
5 Are there adequate acoustic shields on noisy equipment ? Y Where there is noisy equipment in places such as the 3D workshop there are adequate acoustic
shields in place to reduce the effect from noise.
6 Is there a replacement strategy for noisy equipment ? Y In the last year the 3D workshop has replaced a lot of noisier equipment, and put in place new
equipment which is quieter.
7 Is equipment noisy due to lack of maintenance or service ? Y There has been a clear identification that noisy equipment has been attributed to lack or no service
on equipment.
8 Is hearing protection provided ? Y Where there is noisy equipment such as band saws in the 3D workshop, hearing protection is
provided in the form of ear plugs.
9 Are staff or visitors shown how to wear ear protection ? N There is not a requirement for visitors to wear ear plugs.
10 Have noisy equipment been assessed by a competent person ? Y Under PUWER this has now been established where there is noisy equipment this is carried out by
suitable and competent persons, normally by an outside contractor who will have to work under a
permit to work system.
11 Are areas of noisy equipment identified and restricted ? Y All equipment deemed to be noisy will be identified in its use and restricted in the use.
12 Are visitors / contractors warned of noisy areas ? Y This will be identified to all contractors, so that they can take suitable and sufficient control
measures in order to reduce the effect of noise.
13 Do contractors provide their own hearing protection ? Y This shall be a requirement under their terms of their PTW depending on where they are working.
14 Have noise levels been measured on noisy equipment ? Y There are noise basements carried out on a regular basis to make sure that noise conformity is in
place at all times.
No Section Y/N Action
Some Date
20. WORKSTATION - EQUIPMENT Not Sure
1 Are staff assessed as users or occasional users ? Y/N However there is no documented evidence of which I have seen to support this statement just
the actions of staff concerned by amount of time some spend at a workstation. More controls are
needed to make sure that staff are working under the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992.
2 Are staff who use display screen equipment aware of the conditions which must N It is clear that having spoken to many staff in FADA that they are completely unaware of the rules
be present ? and regulations surrounding the Display Screen Equipment regulations 1992.
3 Have display screen assessments been carried out on all workstations currently in N There is no documented evidence of which I have seen to support this statement, and also having
use ? spoken to many DSE users of FADA it is clear this has not been carried out, and the only time
that something is done about it, is when a member of staff has a medical problem arising from DSE
whether it be in the form of WRULD or just severe headaches from screen pixels.
4 Are records kept of assessments ? Not Sure No documented evidence of which I have seen to support this statement.
5 Is there sufficient work space provided ? Y In most places of FADA there is suitable and sufficient working space allocated to staff.
6 Is the light adequate without glare on screens ? Y In most areas of FADA there is suitable and sufficient lighting in which to work on Display Screen
Equipment, however having looked at Photography department it was pointed out to me by many
persons working there how bad the light was, although there has been some work carried out
to
7 Are desk lamps provided if required ? Y Where a member of staff requires a desk lamp this will be provided.
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16. 8 Are chairs adjustable ? Y All chairs are adjustable and some are medically provided for back support.

17. 9 Are comfort breaks built into work ? N Having spoken to many users of DSE workstations it is clear that most do not put suitable and
sufficient comfort breaks into their daily routine, which contravenes the Display Screen Equipment
Regulations 1992, and is open to medical issues.
10 Are eyesight tests provided by the University as per DSE Regulations 1992 ? Y All eye sights FOC to staff just need to obtain voucher for eye testing.
11 Is there any contribution towards special corrective spectacles ? Y where it is deemed that someone is a user.
12 Are staff told to report any continued pain in the neck / hands etc. ? Y Any DSE issues to be reported to the manager in charge of the workshop or department so he or
she can arrange the necessary equipment needed, such as gel pads, foot rests etc.
13 Have all computer equipment and all display screen equipment undergone PAT ? Y All computers and work equipment fall under KUSCO remit and therefore suitable and sufficient
records need to be looked at.
No Section Y / N Action
Some Date
21. SAFETY SIGNS Not Sure
1 Are exit signs in place that can be followed out of the building exits by the running Y Signage is very good in FADA, with suitable and sufficient signage through out the faculty, apart
man ? from the photography department which is undergoing a review in respect of signage as per the
Health & Safety review of 2014.
2 Are there signs to show the location of the first-aid boxes Y There are signs on the doors where these are locates as well as by the lifts stating who the first-
aider is and where the first-aid box is.
3 Are there signs used for Slippery / wet floors ? Y As per KUSCO policy for floor cleaning etc.
4 Are chemical storage areas signed to identify hazards ? Y Where there is chemicals there is suitable signage stating that there is hazardous substances.
5 Is the HSE Poster on Display with the RP responsible person on it ? Y
6 Is the employer liability insurance certificate on display ? Y Held in the main Faculty Office.
7 In workplace inspections is there a need for signage to be reviewed ? Y In respect of signage for the faculty, under the Health & Safety review of 2014, this was put
in as a requirement to be looked at in certain areas, to which was been carried out.
8 Are appropriate PAT labels / shown on machinery for electrical equipment ? Y/N There is strong evidence that this has been carried out by KUSCO, but there is always the risk
of some not being actioned, however this is a KUSCO function.
9 Do safety signs indicate restricted areas ? Y In FADA some of the building is older the building is a lot older and therefore has a lot more in the
way of nooks and crannies, therefore important to make sure suitable signage is put in place at all
times where there is the risk of hazards.
10 Has the use of luminescent safety signs been considered ? Y Where deemed reasonably practicable this has been considered and also actioned.
No Section Y / N Action
Some Date
22. WALKTHROUGH AUDITS Not Sure
1 Is the entrance safe, floors / lighting / space etc.? Y / N On the whole the areas in FADA are safe in terms of floors, lighting and space, however due to
the amount of different areas and spaces in FADA there are some issues that need to be
addressed as highlighted in the Health & Safety review of 2014.
2 Are extinguishers visible and accessible ? Y There is clear signage for fire extinguishers and on the whole mostly are clear and visible, those who
had issues were identified in the Health & Safety review of 2014.
3 Are Extinguishers of the correct type ? Y All extinguishers are of the correct type for the purpose they are needed.
4 Are smoke detectors in place, checked and maintained ? Y KUSCO or Estates maintain these.
5 Are Fire Doors of the correct type ? Y All fire doors conform to the correct standard BS 476: Part 22: and are FD30 where they are
protected for up to 30 minutes, some fire doors have vision panels in them , especially where there
are offices.
7 Are the fire doors closed ? Y / N Where reasonably practicable the shutting of fire doors has been carried out, however in many
areas of FADA there is complete lack of consideration and upon inspection found many doors
either wedged open or propped open with Fire Extinguishers which contravenes The (Fire Safety)
order 2005.
8 Is the emergency lighting functional ? Y Checked on a regular 6 month basis with KUSCO.
9 Are welfare facilities clean / adequate for the number of staff and students within the Y Suitable and sufficient welfare facilities in FADA on all floors.
Faculty ?
10 Is the working environment adequate , clean, and warm ? Y In FADA temperature is variable in a lot of places although there is a review on some of the
worst areas within the faculty to which further action is pending.
11 Is plant and machinery guarded and maintained ? Y Where there is dangerous equipment in workshops such as the 3D workshop, there are suitable
and sufficient guarding in place to reduce the risk of accidents in the workplace.
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18. 12 Are there any tripping / slipping hazards ? Y There are slips and trip hazards especially in workshop areas where the levels of floor are not
constant and even, and highlighting the gradient, which could have the potential to cause slips, trips
and falls.
No Section Y / N Action
Some Date
23. STUDIOS IN FADA Not Sure
1 Is there means to inform new students of requirements, safety procedures whilst Not Sure Heads of school and the various Academic managers of the studios, will have ultimate
working in the studios at FADA ? responsibility for making sure that suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training is given.
2 Are students made aware of their duties in terms of Health and Safety to themselves Not Sure No documented evidence to which I have seen to support this statement.
and others under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1994 ?
3 Is there Manaul Handling training instruction given to students where there is a Not Sure There is no documented evidence to suggest this is actually done, however the review in 2014
requirment to lift a load or move it ? recommended that all students who were liable to need Manaual Hndling in their various projects
was given some kind of suitable information and instruction before attempting to either lift or move a
load.
3 Are students instructed to report accidents and near misses and incidents ? Not Sure Students should be advised by their Academic Manager of that particular department to report
accidents, near misses and incidents, as this could have a detrimental affect on persons working in
the studio.
4 Is the safety of all activities actively considered and assessed in Studios of FADA ? N It is clear having walked around many studios in FADA that there is not a clear direction in which for
for students to identify when there is a need for a risk assessment.
5 Have any faculty risk assessors received suitable and sufficient training to provide Not Sure Risk assessment will be discussed at the LSG meeting on 22 April 2015, where Managing IOSH will
confidence that they can complete the process ? be discussed for academics to attend, who are on the LSG meeting for FADA.
6 Are the hazards for any new projects undertaken by students assessed for hazards N No documented evidence to which I have seen that assessment for hazards on student project work
such as chemical exposure or noise ? is carried out especially where chemicals under COSHH is concerned or where there is there are
noise concerns.
7 Has suitable and sufficient training been given to students in respect of risk N There is no documented evidence to which I have seen to support this statement.
assessments ?
8 Are student risk assessment actions recorded ? N There is no evidence to which I have seen to support this statement.
9 Are there risk assessments showing how risks are managed especially where N Where there is a risk and COSHH is concerned this will be managed correctly through the risk
COSHH is concerned in the studios of FADA ? assessment process, carried out by students, and overseen by academic managers, where key
factors will be identified to reduce the risk where reasonably practicable at all times.
10 Are workplace inspections carried out in studios and how often ? Not Sure The ultimate responsibility lies with the Heads of Schools as to how often the studio inspections are
carried out, unless of course there are unknown hazards in any of the studios which need to be
addressed.
11 Is there adequate lighting for safe work for students whilst working in the studios ? Y The lighting is suitable and sufficient in all studios.
12 Is there adequate space for students to work safely ? Y/N Depending on the amount of students working in the studios, and their various projects, makes safe
working areas.
13 Are floors free from slip / trip hazards in all studios ? Y/N Because of the layout of some of the studios and the projects produced by the students, there is
there is always the risk of slips, trips and falls, and although there are controls in place to reduce
the risk of accidents occurring in the workplace it is not possible to control all risks relating to
slips, trips and falls.
14 Are emergency exit routes always clear in all studios of FADA ? N There have been many times when I have visited FADA studios where safety has been
comprised by having blocked evacuation routes, which contravenes The (Fire Safety) Order 2005
regulations, therefore suitable and sufficient controls need to be put in place to reduce the risk from
fire
15 Is there adequate lighting to enable students to work ? Y/N In the majority of the studios there is suitable and sufficient lighting for students to work on their
projects, however there are places where light is not so good, and therefore have the potential to
cause accidents or incidents, through poor lighting, these Ares would need to be identified by means
of a specific risk assessment.
16 Is there a thermometer in each studio to assess the temperature ? Some In some studios of FADA there are external thermometers in the studios to identify the various
temperature conditions.
17 Is the temperature reasonable in the various studios of FADA ? Y/N The temperature in the FADA studios is variable depending on where the studio is located.
18 Are portable appliances from students and their projects inspected ? Y/N There will be some appliances which do not get tested, therefore a suitable and sufficient guideline of
procedures needs to be put in place for all portable equipment brought in by the students, whether
it be a simple radio or fan, or an electrical item for their projects.
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Are safety data sheet available to students or if they are working on a particular Y/N Since the Health & Safety review of 2014, it shall be a requirement to makes sure that all safety data
project do they bring the documentation into the studio for the academic in charge sheets and COSHH sheets are made available to the academic staff in charge of the project.
to have a look at and take copies, especially where harmful substances are involved ?
20 Is there a record of Risk Assessments ? Not Sure Since the Health & Safety review of 2014, it shall be a requirement to make sure that all risk
assessments are documented with the academic in charge of the studio, and kept in a file.
There is no documented evidence to which I have seen to support this statement.
21 Are safe working practices established for all students working in the studios ? Not Sure There were recommendations from the Health & Safety review that this shall be carried out, but
I have seen no documented evidence to suggest this actually takes place in the studios.
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19. 22 Are chemicals stored safely by the students from their various projects ? Not Sure Since the Health & Safety review of 2014, it was recommended all chemicals and hazardous
substances are locked away after each session in the studio, in a suitable and sufficient COSHH
cabinet with available data sheets of what was in them, and COSHH Risk Assessments. Action
I have seen no documented evidence to support this statement in as much as a data sheet or a
COSHH Risk Assessment.
23 Are there any highly flammable liquids stored or used within the faculty studios. ? Y/N There are highly inflammable liquids stored and used in FADA, where there needs to be suitable Date
and sufficient control measures, however this is not always the case, and aerosols with the potential
to ignite are left in areas of high risk, this was something to which was looked at and addressed in
the Health & Safety review of 2014 under bad practice, and although it is better there is room for
much improvement.

20. 24 Are students encouraged to carry out risk assessments whilst working in the various Y Since the review all risk assessments should be logged and reviewed to make sure that there are not
studios of FADA, and are they recorded by the academic teaching staff ? any issues which need to be addressed.
No Section Y / N Action
Some Date
24. HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT Not Sure
Are Risk Assessments completed for all hazards identified ? Y/N Since the review in 2014, it was recommended that there were suitable and sufficient risk
assessments for all high risk equipment and high risk working.
5 Are staff informed of developed safe working procedures ? Y Since the Health & Safety review of 2014, there are clear procedures for safe working procedures.
6 Are short term and long term Health & Safety Strategy established ? Not Sure No documented evidence of which I have seen, to suggest there is a Health & Safety Strategy.
7 Does the Health & Safety strategy include Risk Management stress at work ? N Richard Trupp and Kat Horswill have come up with a new safety group called ECS
Enabling Creativity Safely, and created a terms of reference for FADA.
11 Are there Health & Safety Targets set ? Not Sure No documented evidence of which I have seen, to identify Health & Safety Targets set.
12 Are there periodic Health & Safety Audits ? N No documented evidence of which I have seen, to suggest there have been local audits done.
13 Are the actions arising from the Health & Safety Audit generally followed through Not Sure Not had a Health & Safety Audit therefore no documented evidence to support this.
within the deadline set ?
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