Case Study : Risk Assessment Policies And Procedures

4.2- outline how the principle of ‘duty of care’ can be maintained whilst supporting individuals to take risks

If a risk has been identified then it needs to be acted upon so as to minimise the level of risk involved. If this is not done then there is a higher level of risk and more chance of a negative outcome.

Within my role I have to compile risk assessments that recognise the choice and independence of residents, whilst ensuring the safety of residents and staff members. The risk assessment may be regarding social activities that may involve equipment or actions, which could cause harm or injury.

The purpose of risk assessment is not to remove risks, but to take reasonable steps to reduce them. The process involves looking at the risk, and considering what can be done to make it less likely that the risk will develop into a reality. This can be done through implementing policies and codes of practice, acting in individual’s best interests, fostering culture of openness and support being consistent, maintaining professional boundaries and following systems for raising concerns.

2.2- Demonstrate how to deal with hazards to minimise risks to the health, safety and security of children and young people.

Procedure: I will undertake an assessment of risks to employees and any other who may be

Risk assessments can help address dilemmas between rights and health and safety concerns by helping reduce any risks created by undergoing certain tasks, risks assessments are not in place to prevent an individual doing things that they want to do, they are in place to concentrate on the risk factors and to look at any other ways to reduce the risk of the task in hand.

2.2 Describe how to manage risks associated with conflicts or dilemmas between an individuals rights and the duty of care.

For example if a service user wants to go swimming then you must assess how you’re going to get the service user into the water this could be by a hoist, you must then assess if there are any hazards or risks of doing this task, then if you do find a hazard then you must think of different ways of how you can reduce the risk of it.

3:5 Describe what action should be taken if the individual’s wishes conflict with their care plan of care in relation to health and safety and their risk assessment.

An important part of promoting rights, choice and control is that people are encouraged to take the risks that come with day-to-day living but have an understanding of the potential consequences and have taken all possible steps to reduce the possibility of harm to themselves or others.

REDUCE- by following the risk assessment you are reducing the risk of injury to all persons

Being safe should be most important in a life or death situation. An additional example for the

The procedure should also help keep staff safe and to practice in a safe manner. One of the key ways staff can protect themselves is to conduct regular risk assessments and to record and record and record.

• Identify and work with others to minimise potential risks in the place where I am working.