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Health and Safety in Care Homes (HSG220)
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The official HSE guidance for managing health and safety in care homes, covering manual handling, infection control, safeguarding and the legal duties care home providers and managers owe to staff and residents. Used by Environmental Health Officers and HSE inspectors as the reference standard. Professionally printed and wire-bound for easy reference. 72 pages, A4 portrait, printed on 100gsm FSC silk with a 300gsm cover.
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Care home providers and managers responsible for worker and resident safety
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Product Specifications
- Pages
- 72 pages
- Format
- A4 portrait
- Paper Quality
- 100gsm FSC silk
- Binding
- Wire-o bound
- Publisher
- Health and Safety Executive
- Edition
- Current edition
- Licence
- Open Government Licence v3.0
What's Included
- Complete food safety management system pack
- Ready-to-use documentation templates
- Implementation guidance notes
Common Questions
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Health and Safety Executive publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Health and Safety Executive publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
Why This Matters
Care homes without a documented health and safety management system face enforcement action from the HSE and poor outcomes at CQC inspection. HSG220 is the reference inspectors expect to see in place, covering the hazards specific to care settings: moving and handling residents, infection control, and lone working. Having the official guidance to hand helps managers show a consistent, defensible approach when it's checked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the 'Health and Safety in Care Homes (HSG220)' guide specifically intended for?
This guide is essential for care home providers, managers, and anyone with responsibility for health and safety within a care home setting across the UK. It offers practical advice to help ensure the safety and well-being of both residents and staff, aiding compliance with statutory duties.
Does the Health and Safety in Care Homes (HSG220) publication apply throughout the entire UK?
Yes, HSG220 is published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and provides guidance applicable to care homes across Great Britain. While health and safety law is largely harmonised, it is always prudent to be aware of any specific local regulations that might supplement this national guidance.
How does 'Health and Safety in Care Homes (HSG220)' assist my business in meeting legal obligations?
HSG220 provides authoritative guidance from the HSE on managing health and safety risks specific to care environments. Following this guidance demonstrates a commitment to complying with your legal duties under health and safety legislation, helping to create a safer environment for residents and workers.
Is this the current edition of 'Health and Safety in Care Homes (HSG220)', and how are updates handled?
Yes, this is the current published edition of HSG220. The Health and Safety Executive periodically reviews and updates its guidance. While we always stock the latest version, any future revisions would require purchasing the new edition to ensure your practices remain fully aligned with current best practice.
What practical benefits will my care home gain from purchasing 'Health and Safety in Care Homes (HSG220)'?
This guide offers practical tools to identify, assess, and control common risks in care homes, from manual handling to medication management. It helps implement effective safety systems, conduct risk assessments, and train staff, ultimately improving safety standards and demonstrating due diligence.
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Health and Safety Executive publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Health and Safety Executive publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. All payments are processed securely through Stripe with 256-bit SSL encryption.
Can I get help implementing this?
Absolutely! Our consultants can help you implement this food safety system in your business.View our consulting services.
Do I legally need a food safety management system?
UK food law requires every food business to have a documented, HACCP-based food safety management system in place. An official pack like this is one recognised way to meet that, not the only one. You can build your own, but a ready-made pack gives you a structure EHOs know and expect.Get help putting one in place.
Which pack should I choose?
Start with your trade. Butchers and meat retailers use ButcherSafe; shops and food retailers use Safer Food, Better Business for Retailers; registered childminders use the SFBB childminders pack. Caterers, restaurants and cafes can use CookSafe, Safe Catering, the Industry Guide or the FSA's Safer Food, Better Business pack, with versions tailored to Chinese and South Asian cuisines. They all cover the same HACCP essentials, so pick the one you prefer or the one your EHO recommends, and you can buy and use any pack anywhere in the UK.
Can I use this anywhere in the UK?
Yes. All our packs are built on the same HACCP principles and are used by food businesses across the UK. The region shown reflects the authority that publishes each pack; it is not a restriction. Some EHOs even recommend a particular pack whatever your nation, for example a butcher in England using ButcherSafe, or an officer in Wales recommending the Scottish CookSafe pack.