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What is a Risk Assessment?

It would be impossible to prevent every single minor bump and gaze but it is possible to eliminate most risks and protect children. Risk assessments have to be carried out in all public places, places of employment, care settings and similar to make sure that people are not injured unnecessarily. All day to day activities and environments have to have a risk assessment before children are involved.

Risk assessments take into consideration:

* A large number of everyday things that may appear harmless or go unnoticed but could be dangerous * A range of areas from the condition of toys and equipment to hygiene and cleanliness to access to children by members of the public

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