Assignment:
Case Study
Example risk assessment Staff who work in health and social care constitute a large and diverse workforce looking after a predominantly vulnerable population. Employees have the right to work in a healthy and safe environment, and the people using the services are entitled to care and support that is safe and takes their needs, freedom, and dignity into account. Managing the requirements of a care home can sometimes present unique and complex risks which can, if not effectively managed, result in serious harm to employees, people using care services, and others.
1. Moving and handling risks
2. Slips and trips
3. Violence, aggression, or challenging behaviour
4. Falls from windows and balconies
5. Sealding and burning
6. Bedrail entrapment
7. Mistakes in medication administration
8. Cluttered walkways
9. Damaged or broken equipment
10. Inadequate fire precautions and procedures.