2.4. Identify when a risk assessment is necessary

Qualification: Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health and Social Care
Unit: 1.5: Awareness of health and safety in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
Learning outcome: 2. Understand the purpose of risk assessments in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare settings
Assessment criteria: 2.4. Identify when a risk assessment is necessary

• If there has been an incident, accident or near-miss
• If there are reports of health and safety concerns
• If a hazard is observed
• If the environment or a situation could cause harm to somebody