Health and Safety Audit - Care Homes
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- Q1: Is there a current health and safety policy in place and accessible to all staff?
- Q2: Have all staff completed mandatory health and safety training relevant to their role?
- Q3: Are fire risk assessments up to date and reviewed annually or when changes occur?
- Q4: Are fire drills conducted regularly and recorded with staff attendance?
- Q5: Are fire extinguishers serviced annually and located as per fire safety guidance?
- Q6: Is there clear and visible signage for fire exits, assembly points, and evacuation procedures?
- Q7: Are evacuation plans in place for all residents, including Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)?
- Q8: Are all corridors, stairs, and exit routes kept clear of obstructions?
- Q9: Are external pathways, driveways, and entrances free from slip, trip, and fall hazards?
- Q10: Are daily walk-around safety checks conducted and logged?
- Q11: Are electrical appliances PAT-tested regularly and records maintained?
- Q12: Is there an up-to-date register of all equipment used in the home?
- Q13: Are hoists, wheelchairs, beds, and slings regularly inspected and maintained?
- Q14: Is there clear documentation of maintenance schedules and repairs completed?
- Q15: Are COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments in place and reviewed regularly?
- Q16: Are all hazardous substances stored safely, labelled correctly, and kept out of reach of residents?
- Q17: Is PPE available, accessible, and used correctly for all health and safety tasks?
- Q18: Are staff trained in manual handling and safe use of moving and handling equipment?
- Q19: Is a moving and handling risk assessment in place for each resident who requires support?
- Q20: Are incident and accident forms available, used correctly, and analysed for trends?
- Q21: Is there a record of all falls, injuries, and near misses, with actions taken?
- Q22: Are handrails, grab rails, and mobility aids in good repair and positioned safely?
- Q23: Are lighting levels adequate in all resident and staff areas, including corridors and bathrooms?
- Q24: Is water temperature checked regularly and kept within safe limits (especially for hot taps)?
- Q25: Is there a Legionella risk assessment and control plan in place for water systems?
- Q26: Are kitchens and food storage areas checked for safety, cleanliness, and pest control?
- Q27: Are fridges and freezers in kitchens and medicine rooms temperature-checked daily?
- Q28: Is waste stored, segregated, and disposed of according to regulations (clinical vs general waste)?
- Q29: Is there a system to report and follow up on maintenance issues or hazards?
- Q30: Are lift inspections and servicing carried out in line with statutory requirements?
- Q31: Are gas and heating appliances serviced and certified by qualified engineers?
- Q32: Are safety data sheets for chemicals available to all relevant staff?
- Q33: Do staff know how to report health and safety concerns and are they encouraged to do so?
- Q34: Is there evidence of staff input into improving the safety of the environment?
- Q35: Are residents involved in decisions about health and safety where appropriate?
- Q36: Are lone working risks assessed and mitigated for staff who work alone at times?
- Q37: Are staff trained in emergency procedures including fire, flood, and loss of power?
- Q38: Are emergency contact numbers and escalation protocols clearly displayed and accessible?