Risk Management Process
What is a risk assessment?
Risk Assessments helps the individual to have their choices met in the safest ways possible.
They identify hazards in a workplace, evaluate the level of risk and put in place measures or procedures to reduce the risk.
The 5 Steps of Risk Assessment
- Identify the hazards of an area, a specific task or situation
- Identify those who may be harmed, such as individuals being supported, visitors, other workers and contractors
- Evaluate the risk by looking at what methods are in place to control risks or reduce them
- Record the findings of the risk assessment to help to remind everyone of what the risks are and how to reduce them
- Review and modify the risk assessment if and when changes happen to the tasks or workplace.
The most important part of hazard reporting is that you act quickly and tell a manager or supervisor who can take action.
Always follow the policies and procedures and the individual’s care plan.
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