'Safe' hot water and surface temperatures (archive)
Publication Year
1998
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Recommends how to meet employers’ legal duty of care in respect of the risk of scalding and burning from hot water and hot surfaces. It applies in all healthcare premises, and those premises registered under the Registered Homes Act 1984. It may. also be appropriate in non-registered premises, for example sheltered accommodation, where the occupants are equally at risk.
Document History
Information about safe water temperatures can be found in HTM 04-01 Part A - Water systems - the control of Legionella, hygiene, 'safe' hot water, cold water and drinking systems - and Part B: operational management, and Space for Health: Healthcare Environment - Performance requirements for building elements used in healthcare facilities.
ISBN
9780113221585
Publisher Information
NHS Estates
NHS Estates were responsible for strategic development of a flexible and responsive environment for health and social care. Their publications included Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes, design guides, circulars and Health Facilities Notes. Add - These were then transferred to the Department of Health.
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