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How might they be harmed: slips, trips, falls, legionella, electrocution, contagious diseases, assaultSeverity Rating (SR) 3Arrangements to examine/QuestionsFloor:Is type of floor suitable to activity?Adequate maintenance inspection regime?Regular disinfection and cleaning?Walls:Surfaces smooth?Any edges, protruding doors etc?Door handles flush?Build up of dust on ledges?Schedule of cleaning & disinfection aroundshowers & toilets?Ceilings and lights:Fittings appropriate and resistant to ballgames?Fittings secure from collapse?Any trap hazards for balls adjacent to lightingunits?Lighting level sufficient to activity?Access arrangements in place for maintenanceof light fittings?Suitability of lights in wet area?Showers / Washing Facilities / Toilets:Included in cleaning regime?Maintenance?Test water temperatures of showers( 41 0 C +/- 2 0 C)See Domestic Water section.Equipment:Condition of toilet fittings, cubicles, lockers,benches – inspection regime?Cleaning regime?Control measures in placeTiled floor, suitable for area.Area is inspected hourly by centre staff, any faults arereported to maintenance dept.Cleaned first thing in the morning and when required duringthe day.Walls are smoothThere are protruding shelves for the hairdryer units, these area reasonable distance from the changing area and no accidenthistory. There are coat hooks at low level in the femalechanging rooms – recommend they are removed as theypresent a head injury risk.Door handles on exit are not flush but do not present a hazard.NoToilets are cleaned first thing; they are checked every hour bycentre staff and cleaned if required.Fittings are appropriate; ball games are generally not aproblem in this area.Fittings are secured by clips.NoLighting levels are adequate.Ceiling is at relatively low level, ladders required and area willbe closed to the public.Lights are of a different design than in changing area and arefully enclosed with a plastic cover.Included in cleaning regime – see daily cleaning schedule. Theyare also checked hourly by centre staff.Any maintenance issues are reported to maintenance dept.Condition of equipment is adequate; faults can be picked upduring hourly checks and Duty manager facility walkround.