HAZARD PROFILE CHECKLIST

PHYSIOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS Damp and mould growth Excess cold Excess heat Asbestos (and MMF) Biocides Carbon Monoxide and fuel combustion products Lead Radiation Uncombusted fuel gas Volatile Organic Compounds PSYCHOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS Crowding and space Entry by intruders Lighting Noise PROTECTION AGAINST INFECTION Domestic hygiene, Pests and Refuse Food safety CHECK LIST Inadequate heating, ventilation, penetrating and rising damp, disrepair to walls, roof, rainwater fittings, floors, sub floor spaces and plumbing Insulation, dampness, type of heating, heating controls, ventilation, draughts Inadequate insulation, orientation of glazing, heating controls, ventilation Presence and repair of Chemicals used to treat timber and mould Flueless appliances, disrepair appliances, inadequate ventilation etc Pipework, old paint (disrepair) Radon Defects, lack of testing, risk of flames blowing out, gas detectors Formaldehyde etc gaseous at room temperature Adequate accommodation for number of occupants Location, gardens, lighting, inadequate locks, door viewers Limited natural light basement, trees etc Internal/external insulation, equipment Cracks, poor fitting, ducts, water seals, refuse areas Lack of food storage, impervious surfaces, space for fridge and freezer, sufficient power sockets, sink with drainer, sufficient worktops, oven and hob, kitchen floor level non porous, lighting, ventilation Adequate facilities, wc seat and lid, clothes drying facilities, plumbing Water purity, temperature and pressure

Personal hygiene, Sanitation and Drainage Water supply PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS Falls Falls associated with baths, etc Falling on level surfaces, etc Falling on stairs, etc Falling between levels Electric Shocks, Fires, Burns and Scalds Electrical hazards Fire Flames, hot surfaces, etc Collisions, Cuts and Strains Collision and entrapment Explosions Position and operability of amenities, etc Structural collapse and falling elements

Friction to floors, secure grab rails, lighting, sharp projections Lack of floor surface, uneven, friction Tread <280mm or >360mm, riser <100mm or >180mm, variations, nosing >18mm, friction, openings >100mm, handrails, width less than 1m, lighting Window restrictors, height <1.1m, guard <1.1m, non safety glass

Non-compliance, inadequate/poor location of sockets, lack of earthing, disrepair, water Heater/cooker position, clothes drying, fabrics, self closers, fire fighting equipment, ill fitting doors, smoke/heat detectors, escape, lighting Water too hot (>460C bath/basing >600C kitchen sink), open flames, hot surfaces Difficult doors and latches, window location, low doors and ceilings (well under 1.9m) Unauthorised gas supplies, gas tank locations, defective installations Poor location of sockets, switches, latches, shelving etc Structural movement, copings, stair failure, ceilings, weight of elements

This is not an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only and not relied upon.