Health and Safety Audit - Care Homes
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0 Yes •0 No •0 N/A •38 Unanswered
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Questions
0/38 answeredQ1 | Unanswered
Is there a current health and safety policy in place and accessible to all staff?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q2 | Unanswered
Have all staff completed mandatory health and safety training relevant to their role?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q3 | Unanswered
Are fire risk assessments up to date and reviewed annually or when changes occur?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q4 | Unanswered
Are fire drills conducted regularly and recorded with staff attendance?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q5 | Unanswered
Are fire extinguishers serviced annually and located as per fire safety guidance?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q6 | Unanswered
Is there clear and visible signage for fire exits, assembly points, and evacuation procedures?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q7 | Unanswered
Are evacuation plans in place for all residents, including Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q8 | Unanswered
Are all corridors, stairs, and exit routes kept clear of obstructions?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q9 | Unanswered
Are external pathways, driveways, and entrances free from slip, trip, and fall hazards?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q10 | Unanswered
Are daily walk-around safety checks conducted and logged?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q11 | Unanswered
Are electrical appliances PAT-tested regularly and records maintained?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q12 | Unanswered
Is there an up-to-date register of all equipment used in the home?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q13 | Unanswered
Are hoists, wheelchairs, beds, and slings regularly inspected and maintained?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q14 | Unanswered
Is there clear documentation of maintenance schedules and repairs completed?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q15 | Unanswered
Are COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments in place and reviewed regularly?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q16 | Unanswered
Are all hazardous substances stored safely, labelled correctly, and kept out of reach of residents?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q17 | Unanswered
Is PPE available, accessible, and used correctly for all health and safety tasks?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q18 | Unanswered
Are staff trained in manual handling and safe use of moving and handling equipment?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q19 | Unanswered
Is a moving and handling risk assessment in place for each resident who requires support?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q20 | Unanswered
Are incident and accident forms available, used correctly, and analysed for trends?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q21 | Unanswered
Is there a record of all falls, injuries, and near misses, with actions taken?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q22 | Unanswered
Are handrails, grab rails, and mobility aids in good repair and positioned safely?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q23 | Unanswered
Are lighting levels adequate in all resident and staff areas, including corridors and bathrooms?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q24 | Unanswered
Is water temperature checked regularly and kept within safe limits (especially for hot taps)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q25 | Unanswered
Is there a Legionella risk assessment and control plan in place for water systems?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q26 | Unanswered
Are kitchens and food storage areas checked for safety, cleanliness, and pest control?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q27 | Unanswered
Are fridges and freezers in kitchens and medicine rooms temperature-checked daily?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q28 | Unanswered
Is waste stored, segregated, and disposed of according to regulations (clinical vs general waste)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q29 | Unanswered
Is there a system to report and follow up on maintenance issues or hazards?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q30 | Unanswered
Are lift inspections and servicing carried out in line with statutory requirements?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q31 | Unanswered
Are gas and heating appliances serviced and certified by qualified engineers?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q32 | Unanswered
Are safety data sheets for chemicals available to all relevant staff?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q33 | Unanswered
Do staff know how to report health and safety concerns and are they encouraged to do so?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q34 | Unanswered
Is there evidence of staff input into improving the safety of the environment?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q35 | Unanswered
Are residents involved in decisions about health and safety where appropriate?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q36 | Unanswered
Are lone working risks assessed and mitigated for staff who work alone at times?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q37 | Unanswered
Are staff trained in emergency procedures including fire, flood, and loss of power?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q38 | Unanswered
Are emergency contact numbers and escalation protocols clearly displayed and accessible?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.
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