YOUR WORKPLACE IN FOCUS
Care, health & education
A starting point for workplace duties, alongside the requirements of your sector regulator.
Start with the way you work.
Tell the finder about your premises, nation and people. You can refine the answer as you go.
AN EXAMPLE TO ADAPT“We run a care home in England with 30 staff and overnight residents.”
Topics worth checking
These are starting points, not a complete list of obligations.
Does my business need a fire risk assessment?
Start with the risks in your building, the people using it and who is responsible for each part.
Health & safetyWhere do I start with a workplace risk assessment?
Understand what could harm people in your business and take practical steps to control it.
Building safetyDo I need a legionella assessment or a water test?
Assess your water system first. An assessment and a water sample answer different questions.
Health & safetyHow many first-aiders does my business need?
Your working patterns and risks matter as much as the number of staff.
Before you ask for a quote
Explain who uses the premises, support needs, operating hours and specialist activities. Confirm appropriate experience before commissioning.
- What experience does the provider have with this type of setting?
- How will visits account for residents, pupils or service users?
- Which sector-specific requirements need separate expertise?
Specialist activities may need additional assessments, permissions or sector guidance. The finder does not certify compliance or replace a competent assessment of your workplace.