An overview of School health and safety AT THE DESIGN STAGE Jonathan Scopes Samara Training Services Tel: 00968 24702509 info@samaraunited.com Greetings Thank yous

Imagine yourself as client or designer What decisions are we making, or not making, that affect health and safety during: construction operation maintenance eventual demolition? Taking a School as an example … Construction – time frame allowed enough? Operation – can deliveries take place while children in school? Maintenance – can we access the kitchen ductwork easily? Eventual demolition – have we left any hidden hazards?

Perimeter safety Security of entry Vehicle impact Buses, cars Photos © Jonathan Scopes 30/10/16 Security of entry Vehicle impact Buses, cars Guard welfare

Perimeter safety Keeping pupils in Keeping others out Stopping drugs crossing in https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1904&bih=947&q=school+gates&oq=school+gates&gs_l=img.3..0l10.2359.4660.0.4837.12.11.0.0.0.0.284.1537.0j4j3.7.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..5.7.1535.oofD4oYGn_s#tbm=isch&q=school+fences&imgrc=AOCNAJU5D3wWpM%3A accessed 24/10/16 https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1904&bih=947&q=school+gates&oq=school+gates&gs_l=img.3..0l10.2359.4660.0.4837.12.11.0.0.0.0.284.1537.0j4j3.7.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..5.7.1535.oofD4oYGn_s#tbm=isch&q=school+fences&imgrc=d_MbttZpYaXaiM%3A accessed 24/10/16

Perimeter safety Boundaries – should school look open or like a prison? Effect on mental health. Security - getting in and out, is the school uniform enough to allow in children? Pupil safety – gates, open or closed during normal operation of the school? Guard house – window, toilet, and kettle/pantry? Guard welfare.

Arriving and Leaving Vehicle impact, one way, road crossings https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fww1.hdnux.com%2Fphotos%2F05%2F76%2F63%2F1567936%2F11%2F1024x1024.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.westport-news.com%2Fnews%2Farticle%2FWestport-kids-storm-back-to-school-on-first-day-2150898.php&docid=IAbGhwcpOTzZlM&tbnid=rFauQi5GLecAtM%3A&w=1024&h=665&bih=947&biw=1904&ved=0ahUKEwjK_bqd1_LPAhWkJ8AKHWoUCDQ4yAEQMwhjKF4wXg&iact=mrc&uact=8#h=665&imgdii=rFauQi5GLecAtM%3A%3BrFauQi5GLecAtM%3A%3BHIxKWbyLaVGCDM%3A&w=1024 accessed 24/10/16 Vehicle impact, one way, road crossings

Arriving and Leaving A B Vehicle impact Staff parking Parents’ cars http://www.gettyimages.ae/detail/photo/one-of-a-kind-industry-royalty-free-image/183239536 accessed 24/10/16 http://www.gettyimages.ae/detail/photo/modern-entreprise-royalty-free-image/171261587 accessed 24/10/16

Arriving and Leaving – avoiding road traffic accidents Traffic management and space, one way traffic route, turn right in and turn right out Buses, parents’ cars, delivery collection of students, parking space while you ‘find your child’ Should car parking for staff be inside or outside the school gate? Separate gate for deliveries OR no deliveries during peak student flows? OR administrative controls – timings, etc.

Staff rooms and offices – access vs. security https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1904&bih=947&q=school+gates&oq=school+gates&gs_l=img.3..0l10.2359.4660.0.4837.12.11.0.0.0.0.284.1537.0j4j3.7.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..5.7.1535.oofD4oYGn_s#tbm=isch&q=school+office&imgrc=IvQZKcdquoFHNM%3A accessed 24/10/16 Parental access to meet staff, cameras

Staff rooms and offices – access vs. security https://www.google.com/search?q&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACaxWrkIuRi3nIjgcjEpZvItpUR5cUG8H4FuA5dQ0aqJ0CXxSmTi4YoxN9pX0VTF1rTVJm83OPYG4k-SPtQQnglA5qyoSCRyMSlm8i2lREWjFLgh_1drw-KhIJHlxQbwfgW4ARvWgNoWMHuVwqEgnl1DRqonQJfBF1CGvMexHsMyoSCVKZOLhijE32ERnbvhhJjB9tKhIJlfRVMXWtNUkRjH02rG97FOsqEgmbzc49gbiT5BF2eEnLHNE4fSoSCY-1BCeCUDmrEdtM_1zOB_1h3G&tbo=u&bih=947&biw=1904&ved=0ahUKEwi9lZe61_LPAhUF2hoKHcp8Ar8Q9C8ICQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=school+staff+room&imgdii=wwFEF1tFZVa4BM%3A%3BwwFEF1tFZVa4BM%3A%3Bp60XyrObX7tdRM%3A&imgrc=wwFEF1tFZVa4BM%3A accessed 24/10/16 Work area & meet pupils, hygiene eating area

Staff rooms and offices – access vs. security Reception – an open area or in a closed room? Head teacher room – through secretary’s room or direct into corridor? Staff room – glass panel in door or private? Staff room – rest or work place? Shared tables or individual cubicles? Glass toughened or normal? All furniture – ergonomics issues

Managing students between classes http://www.gettyimages.ae/detail/photo/schoolgirl-running-in-the-corridors-high-res-stock-photography/493189931 accessed 24/10/16 Emergency exit widths, wheel chair users

Managing students between classes https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1904&bih=947&q=school+gates&oq=school+gates&gs_l=img.3..0l10.2359.4660.0.4837.12.11.0.0.0.0.284.1537.0j4j3.7.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..5.7.1535.oofD4oYGn_s#tbm=isch&q=school+play+ground+pics&imgdii=gHPgj8DJRP7lyM%3A%3BgHPgj8DJRP7lyM%3A%3BMTbE2-PcDBAbIM%3A&imgrc=gHPgj8DJRP7lyM%3A accessed 24/10/16 Heat issues - shade, water points

Managing students between classes Are corridor and stair widths wide enough for two way student movement between classrooms? Break time play area – indoors or outdoors? Shaded, slippery, sharp edges? Could a wheelchair user access all the classrooms? Lifts, door widths, corridor widths etc.

Toilets Childs’ mental health Water in cubicles? Managing drugs culture Cameras https://www.google.com/search?q&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACaxWrkIuRi3nIjgcjEpZvItpUR5cUG8H4FuA5dQ0aqJ0CXxSmTi4YoxN9pX0VTF1rTVJm83OPYG4k-SPtQQnglA5qyoSCRyMSlm8i2lREWjFLgh_1drw-KhIJHlxQbwfgW4ARvWgNoWMHuVwqEgnl1DRqonQJfBF1CGvMexHsMyoSCVKZOLhijE32ERnbvhhJjB9tKhIJlfRVMXWtNUkRjH02rG97FOsqEgmbzc49gbiT5BF2eEnLHNE4fSoSCY-1BCeCUDmrEdtM_1zOB_1h3G&tbo=u&bih=947&biw=1904&ved=0ahUKEwi9lZe61_LPAhUF2hoKHcp8Ar8Q9C8ICQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=school+toilets&imgrc=QkN13Nt4Vo27aM%3A accessed 24/10/16 https://www.google.com/search?q&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACaxWrkIuRi3nIjgcjEpZvItpUR5cUG8H4FuA5dQ0aqJ0CXxSmTi4YoxN9pX0VTF1rTVJm83OPYG4k-SPtQQnglA5qyoSCRyMSlm8i2lREWjFLgh_1drw-KhIJHlxQbwfgW4ARvWgNoWMHuVwqEgnl1DRqonQJfBF1CGvMexHsMyoSCVKZOLhijE32ERnbvhhJjB9tKhIJlfRVMXWtNUkRjH02rG97FOsqEgmbzc49gbiT5BF2eEnLHNE4fSoSCY-1BCeCUDmrEdtM_1zOB_1h3G&tbo=u&bih=947&biw=1904&ved=0ahUKEwi9lZe61_LPAhUF2hoKHcp8Ar8Q9C8ICQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=school+toilets&imgrc=gIiC_8XN3PIaSM%3A accessed 24/1016

Toilets Hygiene – can wash his hands Colours and wellbeing Non-slip floors Cameras? https://www.google.com/search?q&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACaxWrkIuRi3nIjgcjEpZvItpUR5cUG8H4FuA5dQ0aqJ0CXxSmTi4YoxN9pX0VTF1rTVJm83OPYG4k-SPtQQnglA5qyoSCRyMSlm8i2lREWjFLgh_1drw-KhIJHlxQbwfgW4ARvWgNoWMHuVwqEgnl1DRqonQJfBF1CGvMexHsMyoSCVKZOLhijE32ERnbvhhJjB9tKhIJlfRVMXWtNUkRjH02rG97FOsqEgmbzc49gbiT5BF2eEnLHNE4fSoSCY-1BCeCUDmrEd https://www.google.com/search?q&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACaxWrkIuRi3nIjgcjEpZvItpUR5cUG8H4FuA5dQ0aqJ0CXxSmTi4YoxN9pX0VTF1rTVJm83OPYG4k-SPtQQnglA5qyoSCRyMSlm8i2lREWjFLgh_1drw-KhIJHlxQbwfgW4ARvWgNoWMHuVwqEgnl1DRqonQJfBF1CGvMexHsMyoSCVKZOLhijE32ERnbvhhJjB9tKhIJlfRVMXWtNUkRjH02rG97FOsqEgmbzc49gbiT5BF2eEnLHNE4fSoSCY-1BCeCUDmrEdtM_1zOB_1h3G&tbo=u&bih=947&biw=1904&ved=0ahUKEwi9lZe61_LPAhUF2hoKHcp8Ar8Q9C8ICQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=school+toilets&imgrc=xnrvVqW1xWdI_M%3A accessed 24/1016 tM_1zOB_1h3G&tbo=u&bih=947&biw=1904&ved=0ahUKEwi9lZe61_LPAhUF2hoKHcp8Ar8Q9C8ICQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=school+toilets&imgrc=_24OCYlMxky_ZM%3A24/10/16

Toilets Layout – lines of sight from the corridor Surface finishes – cleanable and non-slip Drains – floor slopes, location of drains, covers Storage of chemicals and cleaning equipment in a lockable cupboard or room. Mop bucket emptying point – or just use a toilet? Disabled access to toilets

Maintenance and cleaning work Plug points – trips Storage of chemicals - burns Change bulbs https://www.google.com/search?q&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACaxWrkIuRi3nIjgcjEpZvItpUR5cUG8H4FuA5dQ0aqJ0CXxSmTi4YoxN9pX0VTF1rTVJm83OPYG4k-SPtQQnglA5qyoSCRyMSlm8i2lREWjFLgh_1drw-KhIJHlxQbwfgW4ARvWgNoWMHuVwqEgnl1DRqonQJfBF1CGvMexHsMyoSCVKZOLhijE32ERnbvhhJjB9tKhIJlfRVMXWtNUkRjH02rG97FOsqEgmbzc49gbiT5BF2eEnLHNE4fSoSCY-1BCeCUDmrEdtM_1zOB_1h3G&tbo=u&bih=947&biw=1904&ved=0ahUKEwi9lZe61_LPAhUF2hoKHcp8Ar8Q9C8ICQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=cleanliness+and+maintenance+of+school+property&imgrc=q6TqufyyJHOY3M%3A accessed 24/10/16

Maintenance and cleaning work Safe access – falls, sharp edges, space https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1904&bih=947&q=ductwork+access&oq=ductwork+access&gs_l=img.3..0j0i30k1l2j0i24k1.7102.10818.0.11060.15.13.0.0.0.0.440.1840.0j1j4j1j1.7.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..8.7.18 https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1904&bih=947&q=ductwork+access&oq=ductwork+access&gs_l=img.3..0j0i30k1l2j0i24k1.7102.10818.0.11060.15.13.0.0.0.0.440.1840.0j1j4j1j1.7.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..8.7.1838...0i8i30k1.ziH-TFvJS-s#tbm=isch&q=kitchen+ductwork+access&imgrc=pim8Z9wnQX2GFM%3A accessed 31/10/1638...0i8i30k1.ziH-TFvJS-s#tbm=isch&q=kitchen+ductwork+access&imgrc=hDstLsy4FlVy-M%3A accessed 31/10/16 Roof access – falls Keeping children off

Maintenance and cleaning work In-house workers and contractors – rest room and toilets Cleaning the windows especially atriums and upstairs rooms – e.g. tilt/turn, outside access? AC ducts – access hatch location for cleaning Maintaining the ACs – can you access the roof to replace a motor without hiring a crane? Water tanks – can they be accessed for cleaning Access to change all light bulbs?

Kitchens and canteens Hygiene requires cleaning access https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1904&bih=947&q=ductwork+access&oq=ductwork+access&gs_l=img.3..0j0i30k1l2j0i24k1.7102.10818.0.11060.15.13.0.0.0.0.440.1840.0j1j4j1j1.7.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..8.7.1838...0i8i30k1.ziH-TFvJS-s#tbm=isch&q=dirty+kitchen+floor+drain&imgrc=KdciPgAWyo7AcM%3A accessed 31/10/16 https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1904&bih=947&q=ductwork+access&oq=ductwork+access&gs_l=img.3..0j0i30k1l2j0i24k1.7102.10818.0.11060.15.13.0.0.0.0.440.1840.0j1j4j1j1.7.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..8.7.1838...0i8i30k1.ziH-TFvJS-s#q=dirty%20food%20storage&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACfL-J_19fT6q3Ijg6UAZawPCmdtd-Il4D0ysbH8R-OaGU7mwScQ0JAJjqa-mlj0nhgesz4RNg4KDt9v985Y3slQJObioSCTpQBlrA8KZ2EQHOxs4S1SblKhIJ134iXgPTKxsRhvCt1WKN6RcqEgkfxH45oZTubBGZmMcCcfmR8yoSCRJxDQkAmOprEfr0B_1BWHmBNKhIJ6aWPSeGB6zMRekzPSgCtvqAqEgnhE2DgoO32_1xGKb_105ff5KNSoSCXzljeyVAk5uEY-WjSgUrxOm&imgrc=z5Wh29Gmn_YhHM%3A accessed 31/10/16

Kitchens and canteens Hygiene, temperature control, ventilation https://www.google.com/search?q&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACaxWrkIuRi3nIjgcjEpZvItpUR5cUG8H4FuA5dQ0aqJ0CXxSmTi4YoxN9pX0VTF1rTVJm83OPYG4k-SPtQQnglA5qyoSCRyMSlm8i2lREWjFLgh_1drw-KhIJHlxQbwfgW4ARvWgNoWMHuVwqEgnl1DRqonQJfBF1CGvMexHsMyoSCVKZOLhijE32ERnbvhhJjB9tKhIJlfRVMXWtNUkRjH02rG97FOsqEgmbzc49gbiT5BF2eEnLHNE4fSoSCY-1BCeCUDmrEdtM_1zOB_1h3G&tbo=u&bih=947&biw=1904&ved=0ahUKEwi9lZe61_LPAhUF2hoKHcp8Ar8Q9C8ICQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=school+kitchen&imgdii=iLXof9L1WfDqzM%3A%3BiLXof9L1WfDqzM%3A%3Bz7FG_y-ZYk3FmM%3A&imgrc=iLXof9L1WfDqzM%3A accessed 24/10/16 Hygiene, temperature control, ventilation

Kitchens and canteens Queue space, cleaner equipment storage https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1904&bih=947&q=school+canteen&oq=school+canteen&gs_l=img.3..0l10.2082.7767.0.10063.14.13.0.1.1.0.196.1457.0j8.8.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..5.9.1460...0i7i30k1.LZwdUeQoSrA#imgrc=uHsNXmuLHUjC5M%3A accessed 3/11/16 Queue space, cleaner equipment storage Hygiene – hand wash, Food temperature controls and storage

Kitchens and canteens Layout for food flow Hand wash, towel near entrance and where food is prepared Surface finishes (non-slip) and connections between floor and wall, etc. Duct work cleaning and access, Changing light bulbs – are they over hot equipment? Space for ladder? Drains – suitable location? Grease traps accessible?

Emergency facilities Choice of furniture – sharp edges, earth quake, ergonomics https://www.google.com/search?q&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACaxWrkIuRi3nIjgcjEpZvItpUR5cUG8H4FuA5dQ0aqJ0CXxSmTi4YoxN9pX0VTF1rTVJm83OPYG4k-SPtQQnglA5qyoSCRyMSlm8i2lREWjFLgh_1drw-KhIJHlxQbwfgW4ARvWgNoWMHuVwqEgnl1DRqonQJfBF1CGvMexHsMyoSCVKZOLhijE32ERnbvhhJjB9tKhIJlfRVMXWtNUkRjH02rG97FOsqEgmbzc49gbiT5BF2eEnLHNE4fSoSCY-1BCeCUDmrEdtM_1zOB_1h3G&tbo=u&bih=947&biw=1904&ved=0ahUKEwi9lZe61_LPAhUF2hoKHcp8Ar8Q9C8ICQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=school+fire+drill&imgrc=fbCNrQLPepqJSM%3A 24/10/16 https://www.google.com/search?q&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACaxWrkIuRi3nIjgcjEpZvItpUR5cUG8H4FuA5dQ0aqJ0CXxSmTi4YoxN9pX0VTF1rTVJm83OPYG4k-SPtQQnglA5qyoSCRyMSlm8i2lREWjFLgh_1drw-KhIJHlxQbwfgW4ARvWgNoWMHuVwqEgnl1DRqonQJfBF1CGvMexHsMyoSCVKZOLhijE32ERnbvhhJjB9tKhIJlfRVMXWtNUkRjH02rG97FOsqEgmbzc49gbiT5BF2eEnLHNE4fSoSCY-1BCeCUDmrEdtM_1zOB_1h3G&tbo=u&bih=947&biw=1904&ved=0ahUKEwi9lZe61_LPAhUF2hoKHcp8Ar8Q9C8ICQ&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=school+fire+drill&imgrc=ygtKEgN9L7et0M%3A 24/10/16 Stair widths Assembly points

Emergency facilities False alarms – students (break glass type and CCTV coverage), dust, wrong selection. Getting everyone out – routes and distances. Fire doors held open, close if alarms sounds? Security of external fire doors – contact plates, CCTV? Assembly points – space, shade, water points First aid room – location and layout Medical emergency ambulance route Refuge for disabled people

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An overview of School health and safety AT THE DESIGN STAGE Jonathan Scopes Samara Training Services Tel: 00968 24702509 info@samaraunited.com Greetings Thank yous