Assessing Risk

4 Types of Hazard

Chemical- cleaning material, electric, gas

Psychological- stress, fatigue

Biological- waste or infection

Environmental- slip, trip over hazards

Different Types of Risk assessment

Site Risk Assessment- usually done on a construction site and specialist equipment is involved

Dynamic Risk Assessments- gathering information while working and assessing risk

Generic Risk assessment- a general risk assessment / a gym

5 Simple Steps

  1. Evaluate the risk and decide precaution
  1. Record your findings and then implement them
  1. Decide who might be harmed and how
  1. Review your assessment and update if necessary
  1. Identify Hazards

Hazards

Weights

Unqualified Staff

Moving machinery

Overheating

Water Spillage

Infection

Flammable materials

Wrong Clothing

Trip Hazard

Capacity

Minimising Risk

Checking earrings/jewellery

Controlling numbers in facilities (capacity)

Have clear health and safety procedures

First Aid and emergency procedures up to date

Staff training and supervision

Roles and Responsibilities

Display health and safety signs

Deal with potential hazards properly

Keep areas clean and well maintained

Appropriate use of PPE

Fire officer- carryout fire drills, make sure no obstructions on fire drill route

Coach/Instructor - evacuate people in the event of an emergency's, monitor area/equipment

First Aider- give first aid, monitor first aid supplies and updating contact details

lifeguard- monitor hazards and behaviour at poolside

Health and safety officer- makes sure health and safety procedures are followed, carry out drills and evacuations

Receptionist- ensuring accurate records of who is in the building

Manager- ensure procedures are up to date and followed, make sure everyone is doing their role

Documents alongside risk assessment

First aid book

Maintenance

Incident/accident report forms

Evacuation procedures/ EPA

Role of First Aider

PREVENT- condition from worsening

PREVENT- delay in recovery of the patient

PREVENT- further injury/danger to themselves and others

PREVENT- harmful intervention (do not provide medical aid)

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