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1 of 3 pagesHealth and Safety ExecutiveHealth and Safety ExecutiveHealth Services Information Sheet No 6 HSE information sheetManaging the risks from hot water and surfaces in health and social careIntroductionThis information sheet explains the risks associated with hot water and hot surfaces in health and social care premises and sets out guidance to help control them. It covers the risks vulnerable people may be exposed to when bathing or showering, or where there are hot surfaces such as pipes or guidance aims to help health and social care providers comply with their legal are the issues? health and social care providers often care for people who are vulnerable to the risk of scalding or burns. These include:children; older people; people with reduced mental capacity, mobility or temperature sensitivity;people who cannot react appropriately, or quickly enough, to prevent water If hot water used for showering or bathing is above 44 C there is increased risk of serious injury or fatality.
Title: Managing the risk from hot water and surfaces in health and social care HSIS6 Author: Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Subject: This information sheet explains the risks associated with hot water and hot surfaces in health and social care premises and sets out guidance to help control them.
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