Basic Risk Assessment for Voluntary Organisations

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