Smoking Apron
- Full-Coverage FR Design - certified flame-retardant material with full-coverage design covering the lap, knees, and chair arms with no side gaps prevents embers or ash from reaching the resident's clothing, wheelchair cushion, or armchair upholstery in care home smoking areas; the no-gap design is the key safety feature distinguishing this from a standard apron in fire risk management.
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - care homes are required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to manage fire risk in smoking areas; provision of a certified FR smoking apron for residents who smoke is a documented risk management measure that supports both fire safety compliance and CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) obligations for safe resident care environments.
- Easy Carer Application - easy to put on and remove by the carer or the resident, without requiring dexterity or upper limb strength from the resident; suitable for wheelchair users and individuals with limited upper limb mobility, supporting CQC Regulation 10 (dignity) by enabling residents to continue smoking in a safe, supported setting without complex equipment.
- Care Home and Supported Living - suitable for use in residential care homes, supported living, and hospital settings with designated smoking facilities; generous dimensions accommodate a wide range of resident body sizes and wheelchair widths, providing full protective coverage without adjustment across the resident population.
Flame-Retardant Smoking Apron - Full Coverage - Care Home Fire Safety
The flame-retardant smoking apron provides certified FR protection for residents who smoke in care home smoking rooms, outdoor terraces, or supported living settings. Full-coverage design covers the lap, knees, and chair arms with no side gaps, preventing embers from reaching clothing or seating. Easy to apply and remove without requiring resident dexterity, it supports both Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 compliance and CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) fire risk management obligations.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-SAP |
| Material | Certified flame-retardant (FR) |
| Coverage | Lap, knees, and chair arms |
| Side Gaps | None |
| Suitable For | Wheelchair users; limited mobility residents |
| Settings | Care homes, supported living, hospital smoking areas |
Regulatory Compliance
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) requires the Responsible Person in a care home to assess and manage fire risk, including risks associated with smoking by residents. A risk assessment identifying residents who smoke in care home facilities should document the control measures in place; provision of a certified FR smoking apron is an accepted fire risk reduction measure for residents who cannot be fully supervised during smoking. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) requires that the premises and equipment used in delivering care do not expose residents to unsafe conditions; the smoking apron directly supports compliance by reducing the risk of clothing or upholstery ignition from dropped embers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a smoking apron a legal requirement in care homes?
A smoking apron is not individually mandated by name in legislation, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the Responsible Person to implement the fire risk reduction measures identified in the fire risk assessment. Where the fire risk assessment identifies smoking by residents as a fire risk, documented control measures - which may include provision of FR smoking aprons - form part of the legal compliance record. CQC inspectors may review the fire risk assessment and associated control measures as part of CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) review.
Is this apron suitable for wheelchair users?
Yes. The generous dimensions are designed to cover the lap, knees, and wheelchair armrests completely, with no side gaps at the armrest level. The apron can be applied by a carer without requiring the resident to stand or reposition. For residents with limited hand function, the carer applies and secures the apron before the smoking episode and removes it afterwards, maintaining dignity and fire safety throughout the care episode.
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- Full-Coverage FR Design - certified flame-retardant material with full-coverage design covering the lap, knees, and chair arms with no side gaps prevents embers or ash from reaching the resident's clothing, wheelchair cushion, or armchair upholstery in care home smoking areas; the no-gap design is the key safety feature distinguishing this from a standard apron in fire risk management.
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - care homes are required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to manage fire risk in smoking areas; provision of a certified FR smoking apron for residents who smoke is a documented risk management measure that supports both fire safety compliance and CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) obligations for safe resident care environments.
- Easy Carer Application - easy to put on and remove by the carer or the resident, without requiring dexterity or upper limb strength from the resident; suitable for wheelchair users and individuals with limited upper limb mobility, supporting CQC Regulation 10 (dignity) by enabling residents to continue smoking in a safe, supported setting without complex equipment.
- Care Home and Supported Living - suitable for use in residential care homes, supported living, and hospital settings with designated smoking facilities; generous dimensions accommodate a wide range of resident body sizes and wheelchair widths, providing full protective coverage without adjustment across the resident population.