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Quarterly Health and Safety Checklist

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Conduct a quarterly health and safety audit for care homes using this checklist. It covers policy folders, risk assessments (COSHH, Legionella, DSE), business continuity, mandatory training thresholds, and compliance certificates (gas safety, fire alarm, emergency lighting, LOLER). Review fire safety controls including risk assessments, evacuation planning, PEEPs, training, drills, and door compliance. Inspect resident safety controls such as sharps management, hot water temperature checks, guarding of hot surfaces, secure sluice and satellite kitchens, PPE storage, signage, obstruction-free corridors, first aid box readiness, and window restrictors. Include refurbishment planning and structured reviews of bedrooms, communal areas, kitchens, fixtures, and external grounds.

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