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Weekly Health and Safety Checks for Regulated Services

by Health Safety Team, from the Community

Assess weekly safety in regulated care settings with this comprehensive checklist. Verify emergency contacts, kitchen and bathroom hygiene, lighting and heating, access to gas and electricity meters, and safe storage and use of COSHH substances with appropriate PPE. Perform fire management checks including evacuation plans, alarms, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and clear escape routes. Inspect electrical sockets and cables, paths, and gardens. Confirm emergency bag contents and document issues for prompt action.

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