Posted By G Robertson Can anyone advise me on Risk Assessments in a Social Work setting. I am experienced in all aspects of work related risk assessments, just wondering about things specific to Social Work. I have been asked to give a presentation on "What are the main priorities for Risk Assessments within Social Work" Any ideas? any help on where to look?

Posted By Linda Westrupp Things to consider: Lone working Driving for work Violence and Aggression Infection control Exposure to needles/syringes STRESS Work station arrangements (when writing up/typing notes) Training - dealing with aggression, breakaway etc. Use of laptop if applicable Means of washing hands when leaving clients home (provision of hand wash gel etc.) Carriage of passengers for work purposes Dealing with bodily spillages in car Carrying out risk assessment on the home they are visiting if for the first time Arrangements for interview at office - back up etc. I would say the main risks these days are V&A (especially in children's services) driving and STRESS. Probably lots more but those are the main ones I can remember off the top of my head Good Luck Linda

Posted By Bob Youel its a devil of a job to get info about 'clients' & their minders so as suitable & sufficient RA's can be undertaken culture [over 15 years experience with social security / services]is such that the staff are 2nd with 'clients' etc first its far riskier than many traditionally high risk industriesp; construction etc in many areas especially violence against staff