Health & Safety in Care Homes

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What health and safety means here

Health and safety in a care setting is about identifying and managing the risks that arise in day-to-day care and in running the building, so that residents, staff and visitors are protected. This page stays general; for the specific duties and standards that apply, always refer to the official health and safety and labour-inspection authority in your country.

Common areas of focus

• Safe systems of work for moving, handling and personal care.
• Infection prevention, hygiene and a safe environment.
• Fire safety, emergency procedures and building maintenance.
• Staff wellbeing and managing the physical demands of care.
• Reporting, recording and learning from incidents.

Shared responsibilities

• Employers provide safe systems, training and the right equipment.
• Managers embed safe practice into rotas, induction and supervision.
• Staff follow procedures, raise concerns and report incidents.
• Everyone contributes to a culture where safety is taken seriously.
• Refer to the official authority for the duties that apply.

Getting it right

• Build health and safety into induction and ongoing training.
• Keep risk assessments and procedures current and accessible.
• Encourage open reporting without blame.
• Check guidance from the official health and safety authority regularly.