Russ, 'Am struggling a bit as Epilepsy isnt a general condition and symptoms differ greatly from person to person' Therefore, discuss this with the person suffering the condition for a clear insight into his/her condition. A great example of workforce involvement and the key to formulating a 'robust' assessment!

thanks for the reply I have discussed this with them and have established triggers, type of seizures, post seizure symptoms. However I've been told that you cannot do a specific RA as it could be deemed to be singling suffers out and treating them differently etc.

Thanks Rich, I can see how the PEEP would work but in this instance I am trying to assess the risks on them doing certain tasks and what could possibly happen should a seizure occur whilst doing this.

Think you have your answer then russ. You are (correctly IMO) risk assessing the task. If this throws up certain operating parameters in regard to operators/human SKATEL then he/she may/maynot be suitable for the task. You can't risk assess a person, they are a consideration as part of the assessment in terms of ergonomics etc.

I worked in this area for a time and in my view it should be a personal and not generic RA Get the person fully involved and any carer that they may have and/or occ health Written safe systems of work etc. will also need to account for the person The basics are: Start the process off with undertaking the RA for an average person in that work situation and once happy with that RA add in the additional areas then go from there

Russ The epilepsy risk assessment needs to be specific to the individual and their work activities (rather than a general vulnerable persons RA). No different, for example, than a new/expectant mother risk assessment. Depending on the tasks/work activities they are required to carry out it may be helpful to do separate risk assessments for some of the tasks which are inherently higher risk and would require a more complex solution to mitigate risk. You've said you've already got information about triggers, seizure types, post seizure support. Another thing to consider, if you've not already, is any support the individual may need if they were to have a seizure. In my organisation we request permission from the person to share information about their epilepsy with colleages - in particular first aiders. This helps ensures that they will get any appropriate support they may need (including use of any rescue medication to help bring them out of a seizure). Epilepsy Scotland has a good practice guide for employers which may be helpful: http://www.epilepsyscotl...ational-Health-Guide.pdf Epilepsy Action website also has specific information about employement: http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/info/employment Hope this is of some use. Sam

Russ Your R.A. for first aid should take this into account of your operative under disabilities - due to the fact it is a temporary disability to function. PM me (mark subject line IOSH so I don't delete it as junk) I have a pdf on epilepse passed to me by a forum member on the old site. Badger

We have undertaken a risk assessment for a person with Epilepsy before and found that the best thing you can do is find out what they need and talk to them about there condition. We found that they knew the triggers and when it was starting and so it was about us enabling them to have a safe place to go to in the event of a seizure happening. If you want a copy let me know and I can clear all personal data so you have an example.