Understand the Transmission of Infection
Unit 306/HSC 037: Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care
Unit 306: Understand health and safety in social care settings
Handout 3: Risk assessment
4222 Learning Outcome 2 Assessment Criteria 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
4229 Learning Outcome 2 Assessment Criteria 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations require every employer to carry out risk assessment. Risk assessments should provide a picture of how an accident might happen, how likely it is to happen and how serious it could be.
Risk assessments are carried out: • when an individual is new to the service • when using new equipment • when working in hazardous environments • during the planning stage for individuals’ activities, outings or holidays • if an individual’s behaviour may put them or others at risk • for individuals who are prone to falling • for those who prefer to self-medicate • when dealing with hazardous substances (COSHH) • for infection control • when moving and handling activities need to be undertaken • to identify if an individual is at risk from developing pressure sores • if any form of restraint is to be used, for example bed rails.
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|Risk assessment is a key aspect of working safely. Assessments are likely to be carried out for a wide range of situations in your |
|workplace. Prior to any work activities, you should carry out your own risk assessment. |
Employers must:
1. assess the risks identify workplace hazards – consider what or how things could go wrong identify people who are at risk – who uses the equipment or is working in that area evaluate the risks – the likelihood of an accident, injury or damage to health. How serious this could be?
2. remove all
Unit 306: Understand health and safety in social care settings
Handout 3: Risk assessment
4222 Learning Outcome 2 Assessment Criteria 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
4229 Learning Outcome 2 Assessment Criteria 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations require every employer to carry out risk assessment. Risk assessments should provide a picture of how an accident might happen, how likely it is to happen and how serious it could be.
Risk assessments are carried out: • when an individual is new to the service • when using new equipment • when working in hazardous environments • during the planning stage for individuals’ activities, outings or holidays • if an individual’s behaviour may put them or others at risk • for individuals who are prone to falling • for those who prefer to self-medicate • when dealing with hazardous substances (COSHH) • for infection control • when moving and handling activities need to be undertaken • to identify if an individual is at risk from developing pressure sores • if any form of restraint is to be used, for example bed rails.
| |
|Risk assessment is a key aspect of working safely. Assessments are likely to be carried out for a wide range of situations in your |
|workplace. Prior to any work activities, you should carry out your own risk assessment. |
Employers must:
1. assess the risks identify workplace hazards – consider what or how things could go wrong identify people who are at risk – who uses the equipment or is working in that area evaluate the risks – the likelihood of an accident, injury or damage to health. How serious this could be?
2. remove all