Welcome Guest! The IOSH forums are a free resource to both members and non-members. Login or register to use them

IOSH Forums are closing 

The IOSH Forums will close on 5 January 2026 as part of a move to a new, more secure online community platform.

All IOSH members will be invited to join the new platform following the launch of a new member database in the New Year. You can continue to access this website until the closure date. 

For more information, please visit the IOSH website.

Postings made by forum users are personal opinions. IOSH is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any of the information contained in forum postings. Please carefully consider any advice you receive.

Notification

Icon
Error

Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Admin  
#1 Posted : 19 November 2007 13:04:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest
Admin

Posted By Peter D Robinson
Does anyone have experience of the H&S issues at hostels.

I am being asked to provide an overview of the risks and would appreciate any pointers or anecdotes that might help.


Peter
Admin  
#2 Posted : 19 November 2007 14:36:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest
Admin

Posted By naomi
Hi Peter
When I worked for a local Housing Association we also had a few hostels, the main concerns:

Who we have in the hostels?
Drug users (known)
Alcholics (known)

Any lone females?
Families?

Safety of cleaners (communal areas)
Safety of staff (visiting residents)

Call out procedures (if fire alarm goes off etc)

I will try and find the risk Assessment out and pass it on.

Naomi
Admin  
#3 Posted : 19 November 2007 14:45:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest
Admin

Posted By naomi
Peter
You have email, hope it helps

Naomi
Users browsing this topic
Guest (2)
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.