Care home cleaning Risk Assessment

An off-the-shelf comprehensive Risk Assessment for cleaning a care home.

Care home cleaners play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness, hygiene, and overall safety of the facility. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks aimed at maintaining a healthy environment for residents. This includes thorough cleaning of individual resident rooms, communal areas such as dining halls and lounges, as well as laundry facilities.

These dedicated professionals meticulously clean and disinfect various surfaces, including countertops, tables, handrails, and door handles. They are also responsible for maintaining the floors, employing techniques such as vacuuming carpets, mopping hard surfaces, and ensuring that all areas are free from dust and debris. Special attention is given to soft furnishings, which are cleaned and treated to maintain both appearance and hygiene.

Key tasks include sanitising bathrooms and kitchens, where high-touch areas require frequent attention to prevent the spread of germs. Care home cleaners diligently change bed linens and make beds, ensuring that each resident has a clean and comfortable space. Additionally, they manage laundry duties, which may involve washing, drying, folding, and organizing items such as residents' clothing and linens, always adhering to the highest standards of cleanliness.

Overall, care home cleaners play a significant role in enhancing the well-being of residents by creating a clean, pleasant, and safe environment in which to live. Their attention to detail and commitment to hygiene practices are essential to the overall operation of the care home.

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• Recognised by local authorities
• Recognised by principal contractors
• Suitable for CDM sites
• Approved by H&S managers

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'RSI (Repetitive strain injuries)'

• Individuals carrying out repetitive tasks may experience pain in various joints and muscle groups.

• Avoid forceful or repetitive tasks where possible

• Ensure the station is set up correctly

• Take regular breaks from repetitive tasks

• Avoid arching back or squatting for extended periods

• Avoid stretching and overreaching

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