This content covers the principles and legal implications of risk assessment and how to contribute towards the effective control and management of risk through undertaking risk assessment.

In this content, we will examine risk assessment in the health and social care setting and study why health and safety and in particular risk assessment is so important. We will understand the process for checking that the workplace is safe through the use of a risk assessment.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding Risk Assessment
• Explain the concepts and legality of Safety, Hazard, Risk and Accident
• Describe the process and stages of effective Risk Assessments
• Carrying Out Risk Assessment
• Be able to conduct risk assessments and make judgements on risk control measures
• Identify a range of risk assessment related issues