Preventing risks in nursing homes through safer design and renovation

This case study provides practical examples of how prevention-led design can reduce health risks in residential care work. Using real nursing home projects from the website L’Effet Prévention, it shows how better layouts support safer movement during everyday care tasks. For example, ceiling lifts help limit physical strain when workers are mobilising residents. A key finding is that worker involvement makes refurbishment choices more practical and sustainable, although financial constraints may limit design outcomes.