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