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AED Readiness Safety Checklist for Schools and Learning Environments

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Risk Assessment Description:

Use this checklist to verify that defibrillator (AED) units in educational settings are fully prepared for emergency use. The checklist guides staff through confirming the unit’s location, signage, pad expiry, battery condition, maintenance records, staff training, and overall equipment functionality.

Use this checklist for:

  • Verifying AED location and clear signage
  • Checking pad expiry dates and battery charge
  • Confirming staff training and emergency procedures
  • Ensuring equipment maintenance and spare parts are available

All AED units must be maintained and readily accessible as required by law.

Coverage includes assessing the planning documentation, confirming that the AED is included in the school’s emergency response plan, and verifying that any required permits or approvals are displayed. It also checks that the equipment has been serviced by a qualified technician, that firmware and battery replacement schedules are current, and that disposable gloves are available for safe operation.

How to use: Follow each Yes/No/N/A question during a routine inspection. Record responses and take immediate corrective action where a ‘No’ or ‘N/A’ is identified. Ensure that any issues are logged, addressed, and re‑checked at the next scheduled audit.

Compliant with: Health and Safety (First‑Aid) Regulations 1981. This legislation requires that appropriate first‑aid equipment, including AEDs, be maintained and readily accessible. Proper AED readiness is a legal duty, and the checklist aligns with guidance from the Health and Safety Executive on first‑aid provision.

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Checks covered in this Inspection of Defibrillator (AED) readiness in schools and educational facilities checklist

This Inspection of Defibrillator (AED) readiness in schools and educational facilities safety checklist template covers 22 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Is the AED unit located in an easily accessible area and clearly signed?
2Is the AED unit free from obstructions and visible at all times?
3Are the AED pads within their expiry date?
4Is the AED battery status indicated as fully charged or within the required charge level?
5Is the AED unit's maintenance log up to date and signed?
6Have all designated staff received training on AED use and understand the emergency procedure?
7Is there a documented emergency response plan that includes AED use?
8Are spare AED pads and batteries available on site?
9Is the AED unit regularly tested according to manufacturer recommendations?
10Is the AED unit's display and audio functions operational?
11Is the AED location included in the school's emergency response plan and approved by the relevant authority?
12Has the AED been serviced by a qualified technician within the last 12 months?
13Is a set of disposable gloves readily available near the AED for safe use?
14Is the AED's software firmware up to date?
15Is there a clear procedure displayed for calling emergency services when the AED is used?
16Is the AED's battery replacement schedule documented and up to date?
17Is there a valid permit or approval for the AED installation displayed?
18Is the AED unit free from physical damage and intact?
19Is the AED stored in the manufacturer‑recommended container and location?
20Is the AED securely mounted or stored according to the manufacturer's installation guidelines?
21Is the AED inspected for any signs of wear, corrosion, or damage as part of plant/equipment safety?
22Is the AED unit inspected in line with PUWER requirements and found to be safe for use?

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