Club Safety Inspection Checklist

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1 Documentation
Safety Statement updated in the
1.1 previous 12 months
Safety Statement signed by the
1.2 Head of the Executive Committee
1.3 Child Protection Policy in Place
Are all coaches / mentors Garda
1.4 vetted?
Fire Safety Management Plan in
1.5
Place
Is there a fire register in place with
records of all fire detection and fire
1.6
fighting equipment and its service
history
Is emergency lighting tested with
1.7 records maintained
Are practice evacuations/fire drills
1.8 held at least twice per year with
records maintained?
Copy of Event Safety Management
1.9
Guide available
Are copies of manufacturer's
1.10 instructions/operating manuals for
equipment easily accessible?
Is all electrical equipment checked
regularly by a competent person. Are
1.11
records maintained and
available.
Are there service records available
1.12 for machinery.
Is there a register of work at height
1.13 equipment (ladders etc) and is
there a record of their inspection
Are there service records available for
1.14 the heating and ventilation
systems
Have statutory inspections been
1.15 performed on the boiler
Is there a register of all Chemicals
1.16 used and is there a Safety Data
Sheet for each Chemical
Access – Gates, Perimeter
2
Walls, Fencing, etc
Are all gates, fences and wall in a
sound condition? e.g. free from sharp
2.1
edges, loose blocks, loose
capping, dangerous wire, etc
Are all gates hung properly and in
2.2
working order?
3 Circulation Areas
Are all steps and/or ramps in good
3.1 repair, i.e. not worn, broken or
slippery?
Is the gradient on mobility impaired
access ramps less than 1:12 to allow
3.2
wheelchairs to access the
ramp?
Are there any areas of loose paint,
3.3
plaster, etc
Are rails in place on steps and/or
3.4
ramps where deemed necessary?
Are floor coverings, tiles, etc, in
3.5 good condition and not slippery?
Are non slip mats in place in shower
3.6 areas and at the entrance
to the club?
Where relevant, are
3.7 steps/stairways/ramps painted to
ease visibility?

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Are surfaces in external areas, i.e.
3.8 paths, car-parks, etc in good
condition?
Is there adequate lighting in car
3.9
parks, on paths?
Are waste materials properly
3.10
collected?
Are arrangements in place on
match/event occasions to ensure that
3.11
emergency vehicles may
access/exit grounds?
Are circulation areas accessible to
3.12 those with special needs, e.g. mobility
difficulties
4 Fire Safety
Are all designated fire exits are
4.1 clearly marked?
Are fire exits and escape routes
kept unlocked and clear from
4.2
obstructions while people are on
premises?
4.3 Do fire doors open outwards?
4.4 Is muster area clearly marked?
Are evacuation procedures clearly
4.5 displayed?
Are all staff familiar with
4.6
evacuation procedures?
Is the fire fighting equipment at its
4.7
designated fire points?
Is fire fighting equipment serviced
4.8 as required and a record of service
maintained?
Are flammable substances e.g.
fuels, paper, cleaning materials,
4.9 other chemicals, etc, stored
correctly, away from any sources
of heat?
5 Electrical Equipment
Is electrical equipment suitable for
5.1
use intended?
Are plugs and sockets in good
5.2 condition with no cracks or pieces
missing
Are socket screws and mountings
5.3
secure
Are sockets are situated in safe
positions, convenient for the
5.4
equipment to be used and not
subject to damp
Do indicator lights on sockets
5.5
function correctly
Is al insulation on leads free from
5.6 cracks or signs of deterioration.
Where extension leads are being
5.7 used, they are fully unwound and
not left plugged in and unattended.
Lighting (including pitch
6 lighting)
Are all light fittings are in working
6.1 order and are kept in a clean
condition?
Is lighting is adequate for the type of
6.2
activities being undertaken
Is all electrical housings, cabling,
6.3 etc in good condition and with no
exposure to live wiring?
Are all cables to external lighting
either buried underground or kept at a
6.4 height which does not present a
hazard to the public?

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Is lighting on approach roads and
6.5 outside the club sufficient for access
and egress
7 Machinery
Is machinery used suitable and
7.1 appropriate for purpose?
Is all machinery stored in a locked
7.2 area away from access of
members of the public?
Is machinery operated by
7.3
competent persons only?
Are drive shafts/PTOs/Other moving
7.4
parts adequately guarded?
Is all machinery in good working
7.5
order
8 Maintenance
Is a safe system of work in place,
e.g. does grass cutting, cleaning and
other maintenance take place only
8.1
when the area is free from non
involved persons, particularly
children?
Is maintenance only carried out by
8.2
competent persons?
Are all roofs, guttering, drain pipes
8.3 etc, as far as can be seen, sound and
well maintained?
Are staff, members and
volunteers, etc provided with
8.4 Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)? e.g. (gloves, eye
protection, masks, etc)
Are all maintenance materials,
paints, etc stored safety and
8.5
securely?

9 Doors and Windows

9.1 Are all doors unobstructed?
Are all doors free from broken and/or
9.2
damages hinges, locks, etc
Are windows free from broken
9.3 fastenings?
Do glazed windows, doors etc have
9.4
toughened, laminated glass?
Are windows safe when open from
9.5
contact with passers by?
Do doors and windows open
9.6 without unnecessary force being
applied?
Are windows free from broken or
9.7
cracked panes, frames, etc
10 Working at Heights
Are safe systems of working at
heights documented? i.e. access to
10.1
raised scoreboards, erection of
flags, scores, lighting, etc
Are facilities in place to facilitate
10.2 safe working at heights?
Are ladders and others equipment using
for working at heights stored
10.3
safely and securely when not in
use?

11 Moving and Handling

Is equipment available to move

11.1 and handle equipment, fertilizers,
furniture, waste, etc?
Are staff and those moving equipment
11.2 provided with training in moving and
handling?

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Is there a safe system in place for
11.3 movement of portable goal posts etc

12 Heating and Ventilation systems

Is the heating system regularly
12.1 serviced and maintained in good
order?
Is maintenance carried out by
12.2 competent person?
Is boiler house kept clean and tidy
12.3
and free from waste materials.
13 Kitchen areas
Is the Kitchen locked when not in
13.1 use?
Is the kitchen area supervised
13.2
when in use
Are food preparation areas in
13.3 compliance with food safety
requirements?
Are there adequate hand washing and
13.4 drying facilities in kitchen
area?
Is the kitchen/dining area kept
13.5
clean
Is the kitchen floor sound and non-
13.6
slip, especially when wet?
Where required, is equipment
13.7 adequately guarded?
Are first aid boxes are available in
13.8
the kitchen area?
Is fire safety equipment available in
13.9
kitchen?
Are staff, members, etc provided
with Personal Protective Equipment
13.10
(PPE)? e.g. gloves,
etc)
14 Gymnasia
Is the Gymnasium locked /access
14.1 controlled when not is use?
Is the equipment in good condition,
14.2 maintained and serviced as
specified by suppliers?
Is the Gym supervised by a
14.3 qualified, competent person when in
use?
Is gymnasium kept tidy and
14.4 equipment appropriately stored
Is first aid box available and
14.5
accessible?
Are floors clean, even and non
14.6
slip?
Are changing rooms clean and tidy
14.7
and disinfected?
Is an induction evening provided to
14.8 all members and a record of such
induction maintained?
15 Waste Management
Are there adequate waste
containers in place in
15.1
ground/dressing rooms/other
facilities?
Is there a system to collect waste
15.2 litter following matches/events?
Is waste stored in a secure place
15.3
pending collection/ disposal?
Is all waste disposed off in
15.4 accordance with local authority
regulations?
Where building work is underway, is
15.5 rubble safely secured from access by
public?

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Are staff, members, etc provided
with Personal Protective Equipment
15.6
(PPE)? e.g. (gloves,
eye protection, masks, etc)
16 Chemicals
Are chemicals stored in a secure place
16.1 preventing unauthorised access by
members of the public?
Are chemicals kept only in
containers in which they were
16.2
purchased with clear and legible
“Instruction for use”
Are chemicals used only by
16.3
competent persons?
Are waste chemicals disposed in
accordance with manner prescribed
16.4
in Safety Data
Sheets/Instructions on container
Are staff, members, etc provided
with Personal Protective Equipment
16.5 (PPE)? e.g. (gloves, eye protection,
masks, etc) while
using or disposing chemicals?
Are rat poisons but in place by
16.6 competent persons and out of
reach by children.
17 Signage
Are safety or health signs in place
17.1 where hazards cannot be avoided or
adequately reduced?
17.2 Are all exit routes clearly visible?
Is the Occupiers Liability sign
17.3
erected and clearly visible?
18 Goalposts – Fixed
Are goalposts in good condition and
18.1 free from sharp edges or other
objects which could cause injury?
Is a safe system in use for
18.2 securing nets to goalposts frame?
19 Goalposts – Portable
Are portable goalposts purchased
from manufactures/suppliers that
19.1
comply with the following
standards I.S.355, IS 356
Do goalposts carry manufacturer’s
label and safety warning label. (The
manufacturer's label should include
19.2
instructions for installation, storage,
dismantling, inspection
and maintenance)
Does system exist for securing portable
19.3
goalposts when is use?
Are portable goalposts stored
19.4
securely when not in use?
20 First Aid
Does a First Aid box exist, and is
20.1 appropriately stocked and available
when required?
Are there adequate numbers of
trained first aiders available during to
20.2
matches, training sessions and
other events?
20.3 Is a stretcher available?
Is a defibrillator in place and
20.4
available?

Does the club have members trained

20.5 (up to date) in CPR and in use of
defibrillator?

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Event viewing areas, i.e. Stands,
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terracing, etc
Are all viewing areas in good condition,
21.1 free from slips, trips and falls hazards,

Where seating accommodation

exists, is all seating secure, free
21.2
from all sharp edges, splinters,
loose screws, nails, etc
Are changes in level marked for
21.3
visibility impaired persons
22 Toilet areas
Are urinals, w.c.s, basins, etc
22.1 intact?
Are hand washing facilities
22.2 available (including hand drying
facilities) and in working order?
Is there a cleaning programme in
22.3
place?
23 Emergency Planning
Are procedures in place to prevent
23.1 flooding from nearby rivers, heavy
rainfall, etc
Are procedures in place to protect
heating systems, plumbing and
23.2
buildings from snow and frost
damage?
24 All Weather pitches
Is the pitch in good condition and fit
24.1
for use and free from defects?
Is the pitch secured by a boundary
fence which is maintained and locked
24.2
/ access controlled when
not in use?
Are the keys maintained by a
24.3 competent person?
24.4 Is a record of use maintained?
24.5 Is the pitch hired to non members?
Is there a hire form with a waiver in
24.6
place?
Is a record of all use by third
24.7
parties maintained?
Is the pitch closed during adverse
24.8 weather? Such as frost/snow?
Is all signage on boundary free
24.9 from sharp edges and not
protruding onto the field of play?
25 Bar
25.1 Do members / guests sign in?
Is there a dancefloor? Would you have
25.2 to cross this carrying drink to
return to seating?
25.3 Is there an accident book on site?
25.4 Is there a first aid box on site?
When facilities are in use is there a
cleaning system in operation for
25.5
spillages/breakages? Are records
maintained?
Are the bathrooms checked regularly
for spillages/breakages when the
25.6
function room is in use?
Are records maintained?
Are all stairways free from obstacles
25.7 and handrails in working order?

Are volunteers engaged in bar work

25.8 at a minimum over 18 years of age
and competent?
Is all emergency lighting and exit
25.9 lighting regularly maintained and in
working order?

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Is food available? Are all FSA
25.10
requirements adhered to?
Is stock stored on premises? Is a log
25.11
of stock maintained?
Are emptys / returns stored on
25.12 premises in a safe manner? Is this
recorded
Is there an occupancy limit? Is
25.13 this enforced?
26 Facilities for Hire
Do all persons hiring facilities for use
on a commercial basis provide
26.1 evidence of valid public Liability and
or professional indemnity
insurance?
Is this insurance vetted on an
26.2 annual basis
Is a schedule of use of facilities
26.3
documented and maintained?
Are the premises checked and
26.4
cleaned after each use?

The above is not an exhaustive list and where other hazards are identified they should be included.

Signed

Post/Role within Club/County

Date

Reference
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
Practice for Safety in Sports Grounds – Dept of Education (ROI) 1996
The Safety in Sports Grounds Legislation (red book) – Northern Ireland