Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety
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Which of the two statements below correctly describes a ‘balanced approach to risk management’?
A balanced approach to risk management involves taking into account the client’s understanding, needs, abilities and rights
A balanced approach to risk management involves weighing up the possibility that you may be sued if an accident occurs
Which of the following situations could pose a potential health and safety risk? Select the three correct answers.
A supplier has substituted a different type of toilet cleaner
A visitor smokes in a client’s room
Visitors must sign in on arrival
The fridge thermostat is faulty
The windows have restricted openings
Who is responsible for seeing and reporting hazards in the setting?
All staff
The manager
The caretaker
No one
Drag and drop the words into the correct gaps.
Accidents are likely in a care setting not only if staff fail to and respond to hazards presented by the and its use, but also because of the it cares for. Those who have mobility problems, hearing or sight impairment, slower reflexes or learning disabled may all be at greater risk of accidents due to their .
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