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Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety

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In this tutorial you will learn:

That a key factor in protecting others from accidents and injury is understanding what the risks might be.
That balancing health and safety needs with a client’s rights can be a delicate exercise.
That most accidents are avoidable if only people take care and have more awareness

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‘Sensible risk assessment in care settings' webpage on the Health and Safety Executive website
'Protecting adults at risk: Good practice resource' from the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
‘The importance of assessing health and safety risks in the work setting ' by the British Institute of Learning Disabilities

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