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.
The fridge thermostat is faulty
Visitors must sign in on arrival
A visitor smokes in a client’s room
The windows have restricted openings
A supplier has substituted a different type of toilet cleaner
Who is responsible for seeing and reporting hazards in the setting?
The manager
All staff
No one
The caretaker
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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