ABBEYFIELD STAIR AND CHAIR LIFT RISK ASSESSMENT

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1 ABBEYFIELD STAIR AND CHAIR LIFT RISK ASSESSMENT Name /Location of House Chair Lift Make and Model: Date of Installation: Name of Service/Inspection Contractors: House Manager Date of Risk Assessment: Name of Assessor: Review Date: How many residents use the stairs or chairlift to gain access to their rooms or other facilities on the first and as appropriate, the second floor of the house? How many residents use the stairs or chairlift to gain access to their rooms or other facilities on the first and second floors? Hazard/Risk Factor YES NO N/A Comments/Identified Action Points Stairs Does the incline of the stairs allow easy ascent and descent without being too steep? Does the width of the stairs, between the chair lift fittings and opposite rails or wall, provide enough space to move safely? Does the tread on the stairs provide enough space for people to safely place their feet? Is the stair carpet in good condition and securely fitted without any slip or trip hazards? Do the stairs provide safe ascent, descent and rail support around turns or corners? Is the height of each step equal without any significant change on the stair case? Are there supportive handrails to use on one or both sides of the stairs? Do the handrails provide support from the top to the bottom of the stairs? Are the handrails securely fitted and stable to use? 1

2 Chair lift Does the chair lift and rails lie close to the wall without causing any obstruction which could affect safe ascent and descent of the stairs? Are the chair lift rails fitted so that they do not cause any trip hazards at the top and bottom of the stairs? Is there a sufficient and secure space for residents to get safely on and off the chair lift at the top and the bottom of the stairs? Does the chair lift stop in a safe position at the top and bottom of the stairs without causing an obstruction or affecting the safe use of the stairs? Is there enough head room between residents using the chair lift and the ceiling during ascent and descent? Are the controls clearly visible and easy to operate? Is the chair lift routinely serviced and inspected by a competent person? (Please record the date of the last service/inspection) Residents Have all residents had a needs assessment and support plan undertaken? Can all the residents using the chair lift follow instructions for its safe use and operation? Are residents who need to use the chair lift provided with verbal and written instruction, guidance and initial supervision for using the chair lift safely? Are residents routinely checked to ensure they use the chair lift safely, such as six monthly needs assessment reviews or following any change to their general health, mobility or mental health/ability status? Are residents using the chair lift able to follow and recall 2

3 instructions for its safe operation and use? Do residents who use the stairs have good mobility and use the hand rails for support? Are residents who use the stairs advised and provided with instructions for safe ascent and descent by using the support of the hand rail and avoid carrying difficult objects, such as walking frames or heavy loads? Are all residents able to descend the stairs safely in the event of an emergency such as a fire? General Management Are clearly written, large print (14pt) chair lift safety notices, with instructions for the safe use and operation of the chair lift displayed at the bottom and top of the stairs where the chair lift is located? Does the safety notice include procedures to ensure the chair lift rests in a safe position with arm rests, seat and foot platforms folded depending upon the type of model? Are the stairs regularly cleaned and checked to prevent any slip or trip hazards? Is there clear visibility that the chair lift is in use on the stairs for other users of the stairs? Has there been any previous history of accidents or incidents concerning the use of the stairs or chair lifts, for example falls? (Please list the accidents or incidents, with date, who was involved, brief description and outcome; use a separate sheet if necessary) 3

4 What existing precautions/control measures are in place? What is the level of risk for people using the stairs fitted with the chair lift? (Please use the risk matrix to assess the risk level and High Medium Low circle your response) What is the level of risk for residents using the chair lift? (Please use the risk matrix to assess the risk level and circle your response.) High Medium Low What additional control measures are Action Taken by Who and When? required? 4

5 Next Review Date: 5

6 RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX RISK MATRIX LIKELIHOOD HIGH MEDIUM HIGH INTOLERABLE MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH SEVERITY High Likelihood Severity = Level of Risk Inevitable/ frequent High Serious illness/ Major Injury/Death HIGH An intolerable risk which requires urgent action to put control measures in to reduce the risk to a medium or low level. Medium Occasional Medium Loss time injury or illness/ Off sick > 3 days A tolerable risk which requires action to reduce it to as low as is reasonably practicable. Low Not often/rare Low Minor Injury/Illness An acceptable risk which requires minimal or no further action. LOW MEDIUM 6