H&S Audit

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  • FirstPort Retirement manages privately-owned independent living accommodation for retired people. This retirement property is arranged over 3 floors and consists of 42 flats. Ancillary accommodation:Manager's office, Residents' lounge, Electrical rooms, Bin store and Laundry room. The property is designed with multiple means of escape via a multiple protected staircases linked by protected corridors. Staircases provide access to all floors. Externally, there are paved walkways immediately outside the main entrance, and car parking to the rear.

Development Manager Details

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Extra Site Details

  • Outstanding actions from previous audit to be highlighted

Internal - Please indicate which Risk Assessments/inspections have been completed that are relevant to the development<br>

  • Workplace Risk Assessment (The Workplace Risk Assessment (WRA) is a generic risk assessment template which should be undertaken at every development and made site specific. It should be completed electronically and reviewed/updated as required annually. This document is to be kept on site, there is no need to send a copy to the office).

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  • Fire Risk Assessment Review (The Fire Risk Assessment Review is a 2 page document which should be completed annually following a competent contractor (CC) FRA. It contains the date undertaken, progress on actions and a general fire safety health check. One is completed each year until the CC revisits site; the frequency of which is dependant on risk)

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  • Swimming Pool (Sites with swimming pools must undertake a risk assessment to ensure the safety of residents and guests using the facility. A pool risk assessment need only be completed if a development has these facilities. The risk assessment is undertake by a competent contractor arranged via the Asset Compliance team. There must also be an appropriate cleaning and maintenance plan in place by a competent contractor to ensure the pool is hygienic. The contractor will control chemical dosing (e.g. chlorine levels) and must record these checks for due-diligence purposes. Contractors are likely to offer risk assessment services. It would be good practice to request this is undertaken to determine the general safety of the facility and the maintenance program required).

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  • Sauna (Sites with saunas must undertake a risk assessment to ensure the safety of residents and guests using the facility. A risk assessment need only be completed if a development has these facilities. There must also be an appropriate cleaning and maintenance plan in place by a competent contractor to ensure the sauna is hygienic. The contractor must record these checks for due-diligence purposes. Electrics must be subject to an annual inspection / test by a competent electrical contractor. Contractors are likely to offer risk assessment services, usually completed as part of a swimming pool R/A. It would be good practice to request this is undertaken to determine the general safety of the facility and the maintenance programme required).

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  • WH1 - Water Feature (WH1 is a generic risk assessment for common water features found at developments, this is only required if a development has a water feature. It has been produced in the same format as the WRA, should be completed electronically and amended as required to make site specific.)

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  • Gym Equipment (Sites with gyms must undertake a risk assessment to ensure the safety of residents and guests using the facility. A gym risk assessment is only required if a development has these facilities. The risk assessment should be incorporated into the WRA as a site specific hazard, should be completed electronically and amended as required. Gym equipment should be serviced and checked annually by a competent contractor. Suppliers may offer risk assessment services. It would be good practice to request this is undertaken to determine the general safety of the facility and the maintenance programme required).

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  • Balconies (external) via Re-Dec Programme (Balcony checks are linked to the external redecoration program. The surveying companies have been issued with a form which will be returned as part of the redec adjudication process. If in the opinion of a surveyor, the balcony needs a further structural inspection we will instruct a structural engineer to attend. To make sure all balconies are captured, Quantum will undertake an initial visual inspection of the balconies, when carrying out the FRA and will report if a structural engineer visit is required).

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  • Kitchens that provide meals To include:<br>(H&S Risk Assessment (covering task and equipment)<br>Hygiene Risk Assessment (covering storage, due diligence etc.)<br>A copy of ESB compliance report (this is Connect Catering specific - an independent audit and scoring)<br>A copy of the food hygiene rating for the site following a local authority inspection (EHO)

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  • Communal Windows (restrictors) (Communal windows above 2 metres from ground level that are accessible and openable should be incorporated into the WRA as a site specific hazard. They should also be fitted with window restrictors to prevent the risk of falls.

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  • Motability Scooters (A Risk Assessment is not mandatory for electric mobility scooters. They should not be used or charged in communal areas. Some sites have dedicated storage facilities, complete with charging points. It is good practice to risk assess these. This forms a 'site specific hazard' and should be incorporated within the Workplace Risk Assessment (WRA)

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  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (You must use the Workplace Risk Assessment (WRA) template to assess whether PPE is required and to record the conclusion. If required PPE should be examined annually to ensure it is still fit for purpose. Please refer to the FirstPort H&S Policy for PPE on 'The Loop'.

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  • Equipment Risk Assessment

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  • Laundry Audit (A laundry audit is a process set up for the Development Manager to carry out on a daily basis. It will impact in a positive way on the safety of our Employees and Residents using our communal laundry facilities. This will involve regular checks which will be documented on the Laundry Audit Checklist and this can be used as evidence in the event of a health and safety incident occurring in the communal laundry.

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  • Ladder Assessment (Users of ladders should carry out pre-use visual inspections and periodic (monthly) recorded inspections of ladders. A ladder assessment form should be used to record the monthly inspections.

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External - Please indicate which Risk Assessments/inspections have been completed that are relevant to the development

  • Roof Safety Equipment (external) (Roof safety equipment incorporates eyebolts, fall arrest systems, safety harness anchor/cables , fall protection barrier systems, walkway/platforms and alike. These should be inspected by a competent third party annually and a certificate issued to verify compliance. Note: There may also be a requirement for suitable warning signage, such as 'fragile roof' or highlighted walkways and trip hazards. Arranged via the Asset Compliance team.

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  • Roof Condition Report (external) (External annual inspection of the roof condition. Note: this is not a legal requirement. Arranged centrally via the Halesowen Major Works team

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  • Water (legionella 2 yr) (external) (A water hygiene report is undertaken at every development by a competent contractor and reviewed 2 yearly thereafter. It should contain details of the water system layout, whether there is stored water (tanks) and provide an action plan to manage hygiene. This may include weekly flushing of taps and cleaning/de-scaling regimes to prevent bacteria such as legionella.<br><br>Arranged via the Asset Compliance team.

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  • Asbestos (external) - An asbestos report should be provided at every development constructed prior to the year 2000. It should contain a plan of the building and provide details of areas checked for asbestos containing materials (ACM), this may be visually or by taking samples. The report should also include sample test results and if ACMs are present, there should also be a management plan. Depending on risk and location of ACM there may be a requirement for an annual monitoring plan by a competent contractor to check for deterioration.<br><br>Arranged via the Asset Compliance team.

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  • Electric Gates/Barriers (external) (Electric Gates/Barriers require annual service inspections by a competent contractor and will usually include a 'force' test as well as checks to ensure safety mechanisms are operating correctly (such as sensors). Automated equipment should be CE marked and conform to the Machinery Directive. The system designer (or maintenance company) should provide a risk assessment for the system and this should be reviewed annually.<br><br>Arranged via the Asset Compliance team.

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  • Automatic doors (external) - Automatic doors require an annual service inspections by a competent contractor and will usually include a 'force' test a well as checks to ensure safety mechanisms are operating correctly (such as sensors). Automated equipment should be CE marked and conform to the Machinery Directive. The system designer (or maintenance company) should provide a risk assessment for the system and this should be reviewed annually.

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  • Fire Risk Assessment (external) - A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is undertaken by a competent contractor every 3 years and is a requirement at every development that has communal areas. Some developments do not have communal areas (e.g. corridors/lounges), but there may be adjoining roof spaces which will require either a FRA or proof of adequate fire compartmentation by a competent contractor. A FRA Review should be carried out annually between FRAs. Please seek advice from the Health & Safety Team.<br><br>Arranged via the Asset Compliance team.

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  • Health & Safety Audit (external) - This refers to the 3 yearly Audit carried out by the External Contractor.

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  • Tree (external) - Mature trees that may cause a risk to residents or the development should be risk assessed every 2 years by an external company.

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  • Site Specific: - The Site Specific risk assessments section contains a blank text area for AMs to insert the details of a risk assessment or compliance check that may be required at only this site (i.e. it is site specific). Add as many as required.

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Utilities - Electric, Gas & Water<br>

  • Has the 5 year electrical test been carried out within the last 5 years? - A development should have the electrical fixed wiring inspected and tested by a competent electrical contractor every 5 years. They should be NICEIC registered and provide a report containing test results and an action plan containing any areas for improvement with priority ratings for completion timescales. This covers items such as distribution boards, wiring, plug sockets and switches. The NICEIC Report contains an action plan. Remedial work will be loaded into Q-Compliance and should be completed within the prescribed timeframes. These are noted as (classification code) C1 and C2. Non-critical C3 recommendations are deemed non-essential work and are completed at the discretion of the AM. Arranged via the Asset Compliance team.

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  • Have recommendations raised by the 5 year electrical test been completed? - A development should have the electrical fixed wiring inspected and tested by a competent electrical contractor every 5 years. They should be NICEIC registered and provide a report containing test results and an action plan containing any areas for improvement with priority ratings for completion timescales. This covers items such as distribution boards, wiring, plug sockets and switches. The NICEIC Report contains an action plan. Remedial work will be loaded into Q-Compliance and should be completed within the prescribed timeframes. These are noted as (classification code) C1 and C2. Non-critical C3 recommendations are deemed non-essential work and are completed at the discretion of the AM. Arranged via the Asset Compliance team.

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  • Has the Portable Appliance Test been completed in last 12 months? - Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). Any electrical items under FirstPort control that have a three pin plug attached are classed as portable appliances and should be inspected and tested by a competent electrical contractor every year. Dont forget the Christmas lights! Note: the Development Manager is responsible for the immediate removal and safe disposal (where non-repairable) of any failed items. Arranged via the Asset Compliance team.

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  • Have recommendations raised by the PAT test been completed? - The PAT test may highlight items which do not meet the required safety standard and these will be highlighted by the engineer's report. It may be suggested that the item is repaired, or if serious defects are found, that it is correctly disposed of as per WEEE Regulations (Waste Electrical and Electrical Equipment Regs). Items should be quarantined until repair/disposal.

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  • Has the Lightning Conductor assessment been carried out in the last 15 months? - Developments which have lightning conductors installed should have these inspected by a competent contractor at least 15 monthly. A condition and test report will be provided. The system is tested at this interval to account for seasonal variations, as moisture and ground conditions will vary.

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  • Have all communal extractor fans been cleaned during the last 12 months? - It is recommended that a competent contractor, usually an electrician or ventilation specialist, service all communal extraction fans once a year to provide a deep clean, often by disassembling the unit. Cleaners may remove dust and debris from the front of the extractor fans as part of their weekly regimes, but nothing more.

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  • Have residents been given the option to have their extractor fans cleaned? - When arranging a service for communal extraction fans, it is good practice to seek a price per unit to undertake the same service to fans within residents' flats. Whilst they are not obliged to participate, it is usually very low cost and will help ensure units are running smoothly without blockages which can lead to fires. FirstPort encourages this.

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  • Is the lift insurance inspection report up to date (6 months)? - In order to comply with the LOLER Regulations (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) all passenger lifts are required to be inspected by a competent person every 6 months. The lift Insurance Company carry out the inspection, when received the insurance report is put on the QCompliance system. The report identifies any items requiring attention. The DM then sends the report on to the lift maintenance contractor to attend to any works.

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  • Have recommendations raised by the inspection been completed? - This refers to any works raised on the lift insurance report.

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  • Have the electric gates, automated doors and shutters been serviced within the last 12 months? - Electric gates/barriers require annual service inspections by a competent contractor and will usually include a 'force' test as well as checks to ensure safety mechanisms are operating correctly (such as sensors). Automated equipment should be CE marked and conform to the Machinery Directive. The system designer (or maintenance company) should provide a risk assessment for the system and this should be reviewed annually.

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  • Has the gas boiler been serviced in the last 12 months and certificate retained? Note the Certificate reference number. - Sites with gas appliances in communal areas are required to have an annual Gas Safe inspection by a competent contractor. An inspection certificate will be issued.

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  • Has the stopcock been serviced in the last 12 months? - This is not a statutory compliance requirement; it is FirstPort 'good practice'. This is to ensure there are no leaks or deterioration and that the stop cock is in working order. This is the only means to fully isolate the water supply, so its important, but could be done by a competent DM.

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  • Have the drains been checked and free flowing? (12 monthly) - This is not a statutory compliance requirement; it is FirstPort 'good practice'. This is to ensure external foul drains are in good working order and do not contain blockages which may lead to backing up or flooding. A risk based approach should be taken, with known problem areas inspected and cleaned more frequently.

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  • Internal laundry drain (12 monthly) - This is not a statutory compliance requirement; it is FirstPort 'good practice'. This is to ensure internal laundry room drains (prone to fluff) are in good working order and do not contain blockages which may lead to backing up or flooding. A risk based approach should be taken, with known problem areas inspected and cleaned more frequently.

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  • External storm / foul drains (24 monthly) - This is not a statutory compliance requirement; it is FirstPort 'good practice'. This is to ensure external surface water drains are in good working order and do not contain blockages which may lead to backing up or flooding. A risk based approach should be taken, with known problem areas inspected and cleaned more frequently.

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General

  • Is there a risk of flooding mentioned in an Incident Response Plan? - A check should be undertaken to determine whether the site is prone to flooding. Those which are prone, should have undertaken further checks to determine the likelihood and risk. Findings, plus control measures and procedures, should be recorded within an Incident Response Plan. FirstPort 'Extreme Weather' safety guidance provides supporting information and guidance.

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  • If yes; have you referred to Local Authority for advice? - Local Authorities have regional flood defence plans and procedures in place. They are also likely to be able to provide further advice on support networks and evacuation procedures. Please refer to the FirstPort 'Extreme Weather' safety guidance (EW/1) for further information.

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  • Can you confirm, where applicable, Height restriction signage is in place? - Developments with height restrictions for vehicle access should have adequate warning signage in place, clearly stating the maximum permitted height. This includes archways and other building structures, plus hazards such as suspended electric cables.

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Fire Safety

  • Is the Fire Log book up to date ? - The Fire Log book contains information about the development's fire systems and associate components. This document should be completed by the DM at regular intervals to record periodic testing results and must also be reviewed by the AM during site visits.

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  • Are recommendations from the Fire Risk Assessment complete?

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  • Are recommendations from Deficiency/Enforcement notices complete?

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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

  • Do all chemicals have material safety data sheets and the quick sheet completed? - A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should be available for all chemicals or substances on sale within the UK. It contains useful information such as who makes the product, the component substances (it's make up), how to safely dispose of and first aid (e.g. if swallowed, contact with eyes etc). A quick sheet is a basic risk assessment which gathers information from the MSDS and describes what the substance is used for within FirstPort premises and how, e.g. cleaning sinks, applied by cloth and not to be sprayed. Chemicals that are covered by COSHH should be subject to suitable controls and not made accessible to those who are not a trained user. They should therefore be stored securely.

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  • Are the COSHH items stored in a locked cabinet? - A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should be available for all chemicals or substances on sale within the UK. It contains useful information such as who makes the product, the component substances (it's make up), how to safely dispose of and first aid (e.g. if swallowed, contact with eyes etc). A quick sheet is a basic risk assessment which gathers information from the MSDS and describes what the substance is used for within FirstPort premises and how, e.g. cleaning sinks, applied by cloth and not to be sprayed. Chemicals that are covered by COSHH should be subject to suitable controls and not made accessible to those who are not a trained user. They should therefore be stored securely.

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First Aid Boxes

  • First Aid boxes must be regularly checked to ensure the contents are kept 'topped up' following use and to ensure items are not date expired. Contents and quantities should be in relation to the size of the development and the frequency of use.

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Accident Book

  • Has the accident book been reviewed? Note any outstanding actions. - The on site Accident Book should be checked to ensure sufficient spare pages remain, reports have been correctly completed and retained within the Health and Safety file. RIDDOR reports must be sent to the Area Manager, along with a copy of the accident report, Form A and diary entry. Any contributing factors which were identified, such as repairs, should be completed.

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Health & Safety Poster

  • Is the poster labelled correctly and visible within the managers office? - A Health & Safety Law Poster should be on display within the DM office and should be duly completed with the H&S Representatives contact details.

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Insurance

  • Are current insurance documents for contractors held on site? - Copies of relevant insurance certificates should be held on site for all locally approved contractors, in addition to the Risk and Method Statements. FirstPort requires Public Liability insurance, usually to a value of £5m. National contractor details are held centrally by the Procurement Team, these are suppliers on the P2P system (Coupa).

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Emergency Details

  • Is the Emergency Contact Numbers form H&S Form 14 on the office notice board? - H&S Form 14 (previously DM04) should be a current list of names/numbers for both key FirstPort staff and other contacts, such as contractors, who may be required in the event of an emergency.

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  • Is the Emergency Evacuation Plan correct and on display? - The Emergency Evacuation Plan should be displayed on the communal notice board so that residents and visitors are aware of the procedures in case of an emergency.

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Internal Walk

  • Are Emergency Routes and Exits clear? - All fire exit routes and doors should be clear and free from obstruction. This includes the area immediately outside the door.

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  • Are Plant rooms clear and not used for storage? - All plant rooms; to include the main electrical intake room, electrical distribution rooms/cupboards, lift motor room and gas boiler rooms, should be clean, free from storage and locked.

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  • Are there Rubber mats in the electrical intake rooms accessed by FirstPort staff? - Any plant rooms containing mains electrics which FirstPort staff are required to enter, e.g. to take meter readings, should have the appropriate voltage rated rubber mats installed on the floor. It is also good practice to have an electrical safety poster, including first aid, for electric shocks on the wall.

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  • Are stair nosings sound? - A visual inspection to verify stair nosings (treads fitted to edges of steps) are in good condition and securely fixed in place.

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  • Are handles and railings secure? - A visual inspection to verify hand rails are in good working order and suitably fixed in place.

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  • Is the site clear of Slip, trip Hazards? - A visual inspection to verify floor spaces are in good repair, with no trip hazards present; such as raised carpet, raised threshold strips or tiles. Ensure there are no leaks from pipework and appliances.

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  • Bin area - Is the Refuse chute clear? (visual check) - A visual inspection to verify floor spaces are in good repair, with no trip hazards present; such as raised carpet, raised threshold strips or tiles. Ensure there are no leaks from pipework and appliances.

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  • Bin area - Has the fusable link been inspected / tested by a competent contractor?

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Guest Room

  • Is there a Fire Action sign displayed? - The development fire procedures should be clearly displayed within the guest room. Fire Action signs can be obtained from Ace.

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  • Is there a No Smoking sign displayed? - No smoking signage should be displayed within the guest suite, these can be obtained from Ace.

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  • Is there a separate kitchen in the guest room/flat? -

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  • If no separate kitchen can you confirm there are no cooking facilities? - Provided there is adequate space to avoid a tripping hazard, the items are properly positioned, the guest suite is fitted with hard wired smoke detectors linked to Careline and the kitchen appliances are PAT tested annually by a competent person, the following items may be provided:- • Television • Kettle • Microwave • Mini-fridge

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External Walk

  • Is the site clear of Slip, Trip Hazards?

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  • Are the pathways maintained and in good repair? - A visual inspection to verify paths are in good repair with no raised or uneven surfaces.

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  • Are the paved areas maintained and in good repair? - A visual inspection to verify all paved areas are in good repair with no raised or uneven surfaces.

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  • Are any ramps maintained and in good repair? - A visual inspection to verify slopes and ramped access routes are in good repair with no raised or uneven surfaces.

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  • Are manhole and drain covers in safe condition? - A visual inspection to verify drain and manhole covers and their surrounding areas are in good repair with no raised/uneven surfaces or signs of deterioration.

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  • Is signage visible and appropriate? - A visual inspection to vertify all existing signage is still relevant, concise, legible and in good repair.

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  • Is lighting adequately maintained? - A visual inspection to verify all external lighting is in good repair and operational.

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  • Is the boundary wall in safe condition? - A visual inspection to verify perimeter/boundary walls of the development are in good repair with no signs of deterioration or damage.

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  • Is the garden furniture adequately maintained and safe for use? - A visual inspection to verify garden furniture is in good repair with no signs of deterioration or damage. This includes benches and alike.

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