Context

5.1    For the purpose of this policy most of the risks referred to arise from how we meet social care needs: 

• A Vision for Adult Social Care: Capable Communities and Active Citizens 2010 – DH 
  
• Our health, our care, our say 2006 – DH 
  
• Independence, choice and risk 2007 - DH 

5.2    Safety legislation and guidance applies to support plans to ensure the safety of people, carers and staff. 

5.3    The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – This act sets out employers’ responsibilities for the health and safety of their employees and others, as well as responsibilities employees have to themselves and each other. 

5.4    Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 – These regulations require employers to carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of the work related risks to employees and others. 

5.5    Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002) – These require a risk assessment when any of a wide range of manual handling activities of inanimate objects or persons are involved.