Health and Safety Audit - Care Homes

Q1 | Unanswered

Is there a current health and safety policy in place and accessible to all staff?

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Have all staff completed mandatory health and safety training relevant to their role?

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Are fire risk assessments up to date and reviewed annually or when changes occur?

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Are fire drills conducted regularly and recorded with staff attendance?

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Are fire extinguishers serviced annually and located as per fire safety guidance?

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Is there clear and visible signage for fire exits, assembly points, and evacuation procedures?

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Are evacuation plans in place for all residents, including Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)?

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Are all corridors, stairs, and exit routes kept clear of obstructions?

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Are external pathways, driveways, and entrances free from slip, trip, and fall hazards?

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Are daily walk-around safety checks conducted and logged?

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Are electrical appliances PAT-tested regularly and records maintained?

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Is there an up-to-date register of all equipment used in the home?

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Are hoists, wheelchairs, beds, and slings regularly inspected and maintained?

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Is there clear documentation of maintenance schedules and repairs completed?

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Are COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments in place and reviewed regularly?

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Are all hazardous substances stored safely, labelled correctly, and kept out of reach of residents?

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Is PPE available, accessible, and used correctly for all health and safety tasks?

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Are staff trained in manual handling and safe use of moving and handling equipment?

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Is a moving and handling risk assessment in place for each resident who requires support?

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Are incident and accident forms available, used correctly, and analysed for trends?

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Is there a record of all falls, injuries, and near misses, with actions taken?

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Are handrails, grab rails, and mobility aids in good repair and positioned safely?

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Are lighting levels adequate in all resident and staff areas, including corridors and bathrooms?

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Is water temperature checked regularly and kept within safe limits (especially for hot taps)?

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Is there a Legionella risk assessment and control plan in place for water systems?

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Are kitchens and food storage areas checked for safety, cleanliness, and pest control?

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Are fridges and freezers in kitchens and medicine rooms temperature-checked daily?

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Is waste stored, segregated, and disposed of according to regulations (clinical vs general waste)?

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Is there a system to report and follow up on maintenance issues or hazards?

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Are lift inspections and servicing carried out in line with statutory requirements?

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Are gas and heating appliances serviced and certified by qualified engineers?

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Are safety data sheets for chemicals available to all relevant staff?

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Do staff know how to report health and safety concerns and are they encouraged to do so?

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Is there evidence of staff input into improving the safety of the environment?

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Are residents involved in decisions about health and safety where appropriate?

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Are lone working risks assessed and mitigated for staff who work alone at times?

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Are staff trained in emergency procedures including fire, flood, and loss of power?

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Are emergency contact numbers and escalation protocols clearly displayed and accessible?