Transcript Unit 03 - Introductory presentation (PPT, 1MB)

OCR Level 3
Cambridge Technicals
in Health and Social Care
Unit 3: Health, Safety and
Security in Health and Social
Care
Risk assessments
Health Why
and social
environments
needtoto have
do youcare
think
it is so important
rigorous
riskrisk
assessment
procedures
have
assessments
in placeininplace.
these environments?
The people who use the service
are often
unable
It is not
only to
thetake
responsibility
for their
own
environment that
needs
to
safety
for a variety
reasons.
be assessed,
but of
also
those
using the environment.
Vulnerability
Age
Disability
Risk assessments
Hazard
identified
Install
warning
signs
Further
action
Medium
Residual
risk
Falling down
steps
Person
affected
Elderly
patients
Risk rating High
Control
measures
Keep steps
maintained and
install handrails
What you will learn
After completing this unit you will:
Understand priorities
and responses in
dealing with incidents
and emergencies
Know how
legislation, policies
and procedures
promote health,
safety and security
Understand
potential hazards
Be able to
implement a risk
assessment
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