(A) Individual Pupil Risk Assessment

Name / Date of Birth / Male / Female
Name of School / Setting / Date of assessment
Medical Condition
Weight (Kgs)
Fully Independent : YES/ NO (Please circle) / Height (If not known, say if tall, medium or small) / Build (small, medium, large)
(B) Possible Factors affecting Young Person’s handling (Tick as appropriate)
1. COMMUNICATION / 13.ATTACHMENTS/SUPPORT
2. COMPREHENSION / 14.ABNORMAL TONE
3. COMPLIANCE / 15.RANGE OF MOVEMENT
4. VISION / 16.HEAD CONTROL
5. HEARING / 17.SPASMS
6. EPILEPSY / 18.ATHETOID MOVEMENTS
7. MEDICATION / 19.WEIGHT BEARING STATUS
8. FALLS / 20.SITTING BALANCE
9. PAIN / 21.UPPER LIMB STRENGTH
10.FEAR / 22.NEEDS ASSISTANCE TO TRANSFER
11.FATIGUE / 23.SIT TO STAND
12.SKIN CONDITION / 24.WALKING
25.OTHER
(C)
No. / Task
Are there any activities / transfers performed by the Pupil that would present difficulties for staff performing moving and handling? / Yes / No / If “yes” please give details
13. / Lying to sitting?
14 / Sitting to standing
15. / Walking
16. / Transfer to the floor
17. / Transfer from the floor
18. / Transfer from Chair to Chair
e.g. wheelchair, buggy or Static chair
19. / Reposition themselves into a chair
20. / Transfer on/ off a changing bed
21. / Rolling and turning on a bed
22. / Managing with their own Personal care needs
23. / Dressing and /or undressing
24. / Attempting to evacuate the premises during an emergency?
25. / Other activity (please specify)
Individual Capability
Are there issues that would hinder the ability of staff to assist with moving and handling? / Yes / No / If “yes” please give details
26. / Unusual capability
27. / Health/Fitness
28. / New and expectant mothers
29. / Lack of training
Environment
Are there any environmental difficulties? / Yes / No / If “yes” please give details
30. / Space constraints e.g. classrooms, corridors, toilets
31. / Uneven slippery floors
32. / Changes in floor level or surface e.g. stairs, door thresholds
33. / Extremes of temperature/humidity
34. / Ventilation e.g. toilets
35. / Other (please specify) e.g. unsuitable, or lack of equipment

(D) Risks identified and action plan

Risks identified (Existing controls include policies and procedures, guidance, existing risk assessments, training or equipment)

Risk No. / Identified Risk / Who could be harmed / Existing Control Measures / Risk Rating
Likelihood x Severity = Risk Rating (number / colour)

ASSESSMENT OF RISK

Likelihood of Harm Event Occurring X Severity of Harm = Working Risk Rating

Likelihood
(PLR)
Severity (PSR) / Very Unlikely
1 / Unlikely
2 / Fairly Likely
3 / Likely
4 / Very Likely
5 / 17 – 25 Unacceptable
Stop activity and make immediate improvements
Extremely Harmful Catastrophic - Death / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 10 – 16 Tolerable –
Look to improve within specified timescales
Major - More than 3 days absence / 4 / 8 / 12 / 16 / 20
Moderate – Up to 3 days absence / 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 5 – 9 Adequate –
Look to improve at next review
Minor
Minor injuries / 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 1 -4 Acceptable –
No further action but ensure controls are monitored and any changes re-assessed
Insignificant – No Injury / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Likelihood x Severity = Risk Rating (number / colour)
Risk No. / Description of additional controls / Who will implement the controls / New risk Rating if implemented / When
Date / Completed
Date and Signature

(E) Additional Controls

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HANDLING PLAN
Name: / DOB:
School/Setting: / Date:
Completed by:
Description of activity and no. of staff required:
Equipment required (include protective clothing)
Location of activity:
Detailed Description of Activity
Parent / Legal Guardian’s signature
Carer(s) signature(s) / 1.
2.
Assessor(s) Signature(s) / 1.
2.
Head Teacher / Managers Signature
Planned review date
Actual review date and signature / Date and Signature / Date and Signature / Date and Signature / Date and Signature

(F), (G), & (H)

You have a responsibility for your own health, safety and welfare.
Any change or difficulty must be reported to your Line Manage or Head teacher immediately

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