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Risk Plan for:
Known as:
John Doe
John
Attendance pattern:
Monday and Thursday all day
Specific Risk Issues for this individual:
John is physically able and can hear and see within normal range.
John Does not smoke.
John Does not have specific choking risks.
John is not under medication
John is a vulnerable adult.
John Does not need assistance in toileting.
John recognizes normal street dangers but must be treated as at risk with road safety.
John understands and communicates reasonably well but instructions need to be repeated and clear when approaching a hazard.
John can give the impression of understanding an issue when he may not- John must be observed at all times
Allow John independence but remind him of risks and give him clear instruction.
John has experience of handling small animals but can be over confident and ‘charge ahead’ remind John to take his time and be thoughtful to avoid hazards.
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Hazard
Harm
Intervention (be specific to service user)
Other actions
Animal
handlingChickens
Chickens have a low risk to humans but can
peck and scratch and carry disease
Clear instructions and supervision.
John can handle the chickens but will be reminded not to
snuggle them too much as they may peck.
Chickens are regularly
checked for disease and
checked for ticks and lice.
John is not known to be allergic to eggs or
chickens.
Animal
handlingHorses
Horses are large animals and can be
hazardous.
John is not known to be allergic to horses.
Animal
handlingRabbit and
guinea pig
Rabbits and guinea pigs have a very low risk to
humans but can bite and scratch and carry
disease.
John is not known to be allergic to rabbits or
guinea pigs
Animal
handlingGoats
Goats have a very low risk to humans but can
bite and scratch and carry disease.
John is not known to be allergic to goats or their
hair.
John will be supervised when in contact with the chickens and
will wash his hands after being in contact with them and before
eating.
Clear instructions and supervision.
John will wear an approved hat and footwear when working
near horses.
John can groom approved horses under supervision.
John has been shown how to approach a horse on the ground
in a safe manner but will be reminded every time he is in
contact with a horse.
Staff will lead horses; John can walk next to staff with the staff
between him and the moving horse.
Clear instructions and supervision.
John can handle the rabbit and guinea pig and can be in
contact with their cages, food and waste.
John has experience of small animal care but will be
supervised when in contact.
John will be reminded to wash his hands after being in contact
with animals and before eating.
Clear instructions and supervision.
John can handle the pygmy goats and can be in contact with
their pen, food and waste.
John has experience of animal care but will be supervised
when in contact.
John will be reminded to wash his hands after being in contact
with animals and before eating.
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John is very confident near the
horses so must be reminded of
the correct way of acting near
them.
John gets excited with the
rabbit as he has had a pet for
many years.
Remind John to be gentle.
John gets excited with the
goats and wants to chase them
as it is exciting to see them
run.
Supervise John and remind
him to be kind-that sometimes
the goats play chase with each
other and sometimes they will
want to stand and eat.
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Cooking,
Eating
Drinking
Choking hazard scalds, hygiene risks and
kitchen utensil risk. Food allergies.
John has no additional chocking risks or known allergies
Staff will handle hot water for tea, coffee and soups.
John brings his own packed lunch or may have a small lunch
such as soup and bread, toast, sandwiches prepared on site.
Remind John to wash hands before eating or drinking
John can safely handle hot beverages and foods for his own
consumption but will be observed to reduce hazards.
Any injuries to be reported in
communication book and
accident book.
Fire and
Smoke
Show John what to do and where to go if there
was a fire
Smoke free premises- smokers stand at the farm gate.
Smoke breaks are under staff supervision
Fire action notice displayed.
John knows not to touch fire extinguishers
General
health
John does not look after his own health
well/communicate well.
John may have new medical conditions that we
are not aware off.
General
Vulnerable
adult risks
All money handling is observed and receipts are
taken to be passed to care staff.
Visitors to farm are restricted and interactions
observed. E.g. parcel delivery, vets etc
At handover staff ask care workers/ parents/John about Johns
health, and his communication diary is checked daily for
information.
If there any concerns about John’s health, care staff/parents
are to be informed/consulted, even if John says he is fine
John is kept on the inside of kerbs with a staff member
between him and the road.
Staff to support John when in shops with discretion and
respect.
John does not smoke but may
want to stand with others who
do at the gate.
Smoke breaks are under staff
supervision
Make note in John’s diary if he
seems ill, and notify his care
staff.
Hazardous
substances
Hazardous substances in use are
-Kitchen area. Cleaning materials under sink
-Toilet area. Toilet cleaners are next to toilet.
-Louse powder is used on the chickens.
- Rat poison is not used on the farm
-Creosote is used on a number of wooden posts
and fences
- Topical spray weed killer is occasionally used
on the farm.
John is reminded that kitchen cleaner and toilet cleaner are to
be used by staff only.
Animal treatments are non-harmful to humans and are only
applied by staff.
If weed killer has been used notify John of when it has been
used so he avoids touching plants in that area.
Manual
handling
John may get musculoskeletal problems, e.g.
back pain from handling heavy and/or awkward
objects.
Staff will move all objects larger than 10 Kgs.
Bullying
Abuse
Emotional stress
Personal space
Relationships
When any case of bullying is identified the person responsible
is sent home immediately.
When alone in a room with others ensure door open.
Avoid unnecessary touch.
Offer support
Personal
safety
John can move a full wheelbarrow but these will be checked to
make sure they are not over filled
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Keep receipts and observe
contacts with others. Allow
John to interact socially with
others but keep him under
observation to keep him safe.
Intervene when appropiate
Make a note in the
communication diary if John
has been in contact with any
potentially hazardous
substances and inform staff.
Remind John to tell staff if
manual handling of certain
objects causes a problem, and
not to lift anything over 10Kgs
John likes to hug but will be
encouraged to shake hands
instead.
Remind John to be careful of
others feelings, privacy and
personal space.
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Safe
environment
Tripping/falling
Injury to self and others
Clear area
Clear instructions
Leader chooses activity with discernment
First aider available
Remind John not to run and be
careful of others
Slips and
trips
Risk of injury if John slips or trips.
John must wear appropriate footwear.
Warn John of slippy or uneven surfaces when he is near them
with specific and clear appropriate instructions.
Reduce hazard by regular sweeping and tidying up.
Remind John not to run and to
be careful of others and self.
Tool Use
Risk of injury when using tools.
Service users do not use powered tools.
John can use hammers, saws, screwdrivers,
and mucking out tools such as wheelbarrows,
brushes, shovels and forks.
John Does not use powered tools.
The heaviest tool John can use is a manual 2 lb hammer.
John will be under supervision at all times when using tools.
John has some small manual tool experience, but he will still
be reminded of risk and safe handling each time.
Any injuries to be reported in
communication book and
accident book.
Weather
John can work outside in all weathers but there
are additional risks to be handled
Hot weather- sunburn, dehydration
Cold weather-cold, ice risk, slips
Wet weather- cold+additional slip risk
Appropriate clothing (inc footwear) worn for the weather.
John reminded to wear layers so he can adjust his
temperature.
Sun block can be used by John.
Frequent hydration breaks in hot weather. Hot drinks available
in cold weather.
John reminded of increased slip risks in wet weather.
Zoonoses
Animal to human disease.
Risk of ill-health from contracting diseases from
animals.
John to wash hands after contact with animals, and especially
before eating, drinking (or smoking).
All Ill animals are treated by vet and if there is any human risk
are not contacted by service users.
Talk about weather and how
we feel.
Encourage self help and
encourage him to say if too
hot/cold.
Encourage to keep gloves on
but allow choice and enable
learning.
John can help when safe to do
so to look after a sick animal
as this is a great way of
learning to care for others.
John has helped wash a hens
foot when she had a cut but
remind him we only do that
when we need to.
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