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Basic Risk Assessment for Voluntary Organisations

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The aims: To give practical advice on developing a basic risk assessment for new clients The objectives: • To understand the importance of an initial home visit to access risk (for client and volunteers) • To appreciate the assessment as part of establishing professional boundaries • To understand the difference between a hazard and a risk • To use the risk assessment cycle • To be able to take into account positive risk • To develop a risk assessment template based on the aims and objectives of the organisation

The aims: To give practical advice on developing a basic risk assessment for new clients
The objectives:
•    To understand the importance of an initial home visit to access risk (for client and volunteers)
•    To appreciate the assessment as part of establishing professional boundaries
•    To understand the difference between a hazard and a risk
•    To use the risk assessment cycle
•    To be able to take into account positive risk
•    To develop a risk assessment template based on the aims and objectives of the organisation
 

 

When
May 24, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location
Jackson Hall
Portland Place
Hastings, TN34 1QN
United Kingdom
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