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Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance Safety Checklist for Schools and Learning Environments

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist supports site managers, caretakers and premises staff in planning and carrying out safe winter gritting and snow clearance activities on educational sites. It ensures that all essential safety steps are considered before, during and after the work, helping to prevent slips, trips and falls for staff and pupils.

Use this checklist for:

  • Preparing priority routes and access ways for winter conditions
  • Inspecting and deploying grit and de‑icing chemicals
  • Managing staff welfare in cold weather
  • Maintaining safe pedestrian and vehicular routes during snow clearance

How to use: review each question on site before work begins, answer Yes/No/N/A, and take corrective action where a No or N/A is recorded. Record any observations in the accompanying log and retain the completed form for inspection.

Key safety considerations include checking weather forecasts, ensuring adequate grit stock, confirming staff competence and fitness, and providing appropriate high‑visibility clothing, waterproof boots and protective gloves. Equipment such as gritting vehicles and spreading tools must be inspected for brakes, lights, tyre tread and calibration.

Regular monitoring after each session confirms that no residual ice or grit hazards remain and that walkways are clear for pupils and staff. The checklist also prompts verification of signage, barriers and emergency communication provisions.

Fully editable and shareable – adapt the questions to suit the specific layout of your school or college campus.

Compliant with: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

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Checks covered in this Winter gritting and snow clearance of school premises, walkways and priority routes checklist

This Winter gritting and snow clearance of school premises, walkways and priority routes safety checklist template covers 25 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
1Has a risk assessment for winter gritting and snow clearance been completed and approved?
2Is a written method statement or work plan for the activity available on site?
3Are any required permits or road‑work authorisations in place?
4Are the priority routes and areas to be grit identified and documented?
5Have staff received training on safe gritting and snow clearance procedures?
6Are staff medically fit to work in cold weather conditions?
7Is a competent supervisor or appointed person present during the work?
8Has the latest weather forecast been checked before commencing work?
9Is the work area clear of obstacles that could cause trips or falls?
10Are lighting conditions adequate for safe work in low‑light periods?
11Has the surface been inspected for ice before gritting or clearance?
12Is sufficient grit stock on site and is it appropriate for the conditions?
13If chemicals are used, is a COSHH assessment in place and are containers labelled?
14Are warning signs and barriers positioned to alert pedestrians to icy or work zones?
15Are high‑visibility vests worn by all personnel working outdoors?
16Are waterproof, slip‑resistant boots worn by staff?
17Are gloves and, where required, eye protection provided and used?
18Is the gritting vehicle inspected (brakes, lights, tyre tread) before use?
19Is the spreading equipment inspected for damage and correctly calibrated?
20Is a first‑aid kit readily accessible to the work team?
21Is a warm shelter or rest area available for staff during breaks?
22Are mobile phones or radios available for emergency communication?
23After work, is the area inspected to confirm no residual ice or grit hazards remain?
24Is the grit spread uniformly and any excess material cleared from walkways?
25Is a record of the work completed and any incidents logged?

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