HEALTH AND SAFETY WEEKLY CHECKLIST

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

HEALTH AND SAFETY WEEKLY CHECKLIST

A. FIRE

• A1- Escapes Open Freely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A2 -Escapes are free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A3- Fire signs are in place and lit fire exit signs are working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A4- All fire alarm call points have break glass intact

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A5- All fire assembly points are identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A6- Smoking restricted to smoking areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A7- Fire blankets situated in kitchens

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A8- All Staff to have recorded annual fire training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B. ELECTRICAL

• B1- There are no trailing leads causing hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2- There are no wires exposed at the back of plugs and or sockets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3- There is no electrical equipment adjacent to water supply

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4-All new electrical equipment to be checked by Estate before use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B5- All Electrical equipment to be checked annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

C. STORAGE

• C1- All hazardous substances are stored safely and locked out was of access by residents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2- Clinical waste is stored securely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3- Drugs are secure and the cabinet locks properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C4- Equipment such as hoist, trolley wheelchairs is stored safely and does not pose a hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C5- Clinical equipment is stored securely at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C6- Drugs and other clinical products and packages are within their use by date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C7- Is the first aid box in its proper location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C8-Is there any high level storage which creates a risk of items falling or of injury in handling the items when storing or retrieving

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C9- Are all gas cylinders properly secured, readily available and checked or % content

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C10- All areas have up-to-date COSHH data

  Yes

  No

  N/A

D. KITCHEN

• D1- Fridge records a temperature below -5 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2- All food preparation surface areas are clean and free from dust, grease, and debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3-Ovens etc. are kept clean and do not have accumulated dirt

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D4-Fridge stock are all within use by date with the oldest stored at the front (i.e. there is stock rotation)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D5-Dry and other goods are all within the use by dates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D6- There is evidence that food serving temperature has been checked at least weekly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D7-Safety Area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E. WATER

• E1- Evidence that checks of kitchen, bath, and shower water temperatures have been undertaken at the frequency required in this location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2- Are all the taps in good order, are there drips or leaks, is the hot/cold indicator present on all taps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3-Are showers not in regular use run by staff for 5 minutes every day

  Yes

  No

  N/A

F. GENERAL ENVIRONMENT

• F1-Is the home and the area around it free from rubbish, accumulated debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F2- Is the home generally clean and hygienic especially toilet and washroom areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F3- All windows in a safe condition and do window restraints work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F4- Are all the lights in working order and gives adequate light for the tasks undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F5-Are staff using personal protective equipment as issued and advised to them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F6-Are all the flooring in adequate condition not to create risk of tripping or slipping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F7-Do all the doors close properly and do the locks on them operate as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F8- Are all door entry systems in working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F9-Is there any flaking paint that could create a hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F10-Are there any areas of the home particularly where anything has been changed which presents hanging risks or other hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F11- All corridors are free from storage and furniture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F12-Is there sufficient control of fresh air

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F13- Roof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

G. Garden Area

• G1- Car Park

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G2- Surrounding walk ways etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A