Health and safety in duty of care: Evaluating and stratifying risk

Andy Sparks, Kelly Marrin, CRAIG BRIDGE

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Abstract

This chapter is intended to provide clear guidelines and suggestions for the processes of hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation. A key priority is the duty of care for the participant or patient, along with the health and safety of the individuals involved in the data collection itself. Safe practices and procedures should underpin all laboratory and field-based activities for several vital reasons. The assessment of risk is the key component of health and safety practice and management. It is about taking reasonable and logical steps to prevent ill health. A full assessment of the first aid needs of specific locations and procedures should be part of a risk assessment. Many institutions that have physiology laboratories will also have a set of standard operating procedures, such as for the procurement of capillary and venous blood samples. Where such documents exist, they should also be used in the development and review of risk assessments.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume 1-Sport Testing
Subtitle of host publicationThe British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide
EditorsRichard Davison, Paul M Smith, James Hopker, Michael J Price, Florentina Hettinga, Garry Tew, Lindsay Bottoms
Place of PublicationRoutledge
Chapter1.3
Number of pages6
Volume1
Edition2nd
ISBN (Electronic)9781003045281
Publication statusPublished - 23 Mar 2022

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