I need to write a risk assessment for residents with dementia using knives to prepare vegetables but i have no idea where to start anyone with nay advice

Thanks

C

You need to identify the Hazard (Sharp knives) - Who may be harmed and how- This could be service user/staff/other service users by being cut with the knife which could result in serious injury or even death etc ?? - Then write what you are already doing to minimise the risk of harm (This could be that you are supporting s/user when they are using knives and how you are doing this, maybe you have a locked drawer for knives when not in use/staff have first aid training.......and identify anything further that is needed......

Thats the lines I would be thinking along anyway.

I dont really have much more to add to what Sarah50 has said, except for wearing appropiate clothes and footwear and are there any guards that can be used on the knives or any substitute such as an automatic food slicer

Jo

I agree with Sarah50, she gave really very good advice.


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