Due to the recent spate of accidents and prosecutions, the HSE have issued new guidance for the health care sector on preventing vulnerable patients falling from windows or balconies and being scalded by hot water/surfaces. Further information can be found at –
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hsis5.htm
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hsis6.htm
Further information and guidance for Contract Clients can be found here – www.ehsc.co.uk/log-in