Employee/Volunteer Risk Assessment

Employee/Volunteer Risk Assessment

Dementia Active takes health and safety issues seriously and is committed to protecting the health and safety of its staff and all those affected by its business activities and attending its premises. Please read the health and safety policy and if there are additional risks not covered in this document then discuss these with your line manager/supervisor. Please ensure you read all DA policies and familiarise yourself with the incident reporting process.
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Risk categories

Environmental
Are there any risks within the environment that increase your risk of illness or injury (e.g stairs, steps, temperature, layout of rooms, chairs)?

Physical Health/Wellbeing
Do you have any physical limitations which could be exacerbated or increase risk of injury whilst carrying out duties at DA?

Manual Handling
Is there any reason why undertaking manual handling would increase your chance of injury?

Mental Wellbeing
Caring for people with dementia can be challenging at times. Do you feel that this role could possibly impact your mental well-being (e.g stress, compassion fatigue, triggering memories)?

Equipment
Is there any equipment, substances or products that you may come into contact with whilst at Dementia Active that may cause you injury?

Food and Food Preparation
You will be asked to serve and at times prepare food for members. Are there any allergies or intolerances that we need to be aware of?

Lone working
Is there any reason why you would not be able to undertake activities with members on a 1:1 basis?

Other
Are there responsibilities within your role that you are concerned may increase your risk of illness/injury?