Appendix 7 V2

Risk assessment requirements for - Bed grab handles (also known as bed levers, bed sticks).These are
an aid for independent mobility.

Purpose of bed grab handles/ bed levers / bed sticks - These are designed to aid mobility in bed and
whilst transferring to and from bed. Bed grab handles are not designed to prevent patients falling from their
bed. Bed grab handles come in a variety of sizes and designs. They should not be used as, or instead of
bed (side) rails often known as cot sides, safety rails or side rails.

We need to ensure that the risk of injury to head and limbs, and death by asphyxiation by entrapment of the
head or neck, are being appropriately risk assessed and managed.
 Bed Grab Handle individual Risk assessment form
Persons name Location

Date Home address

1 Identify the activity (Task)

2 Identify what might cause harm ( physical or psychological issues ) e.g. lack of mobility in an emergency situation. Who might be harmed
Also identify the associated risks e,g . bone fracture, skin lesion, hypothermia or asphyxiation please consider SU=Service User
C = Carer
mental wellbeing including mental health and quality of life etc or use A,B,C to identify each separate hazard
O = Other
 A SU
B SU
C SU
D
E
4 Evaluation of risk
3 What is being done to manage the risk now, by the service user , carer(s) (Existing control measures) (Considering what you are doing now
assess the risk, using tables 1, 2 and 3 for
guidance)
Conse Likeli Level of
quence X hood = risk
(1 - 5) (1 - 5) (1-25)

A X =
B X =
C X =
D X =
E X =
6 What would be the risk if all the
5 Do you need to do anything else to control the risk (Additional controls measures required to reduce the risk, see additional actions were
table 4)
implemented (Residual risk)
Responsible Date Conse
quence X
Likeli
hood =
Level of
risk
Person Actioned (1 - 5) (1 - 5) (1-25)

A X =
B X =
C X =
D X =
E X =
7 Review and Signature (This assessment must be reviewed after significant change or in the event of an incident. Where equipment has been provided and the person
discharged responsibility is with the service user to notify the relevant health or social care team.

Signature of Assessor
Review Period
Signature of Supervisor (if required)

Initial review
Action taken by
Manager
(as necessary)
8 Review of this assessment (If there is no significant change in the assessment then signing and dating the assessment below after the specified review period)
Date of Review(s)
This assessment should be shared with everybody who may be affected
Guidance - Consequence and Likelihood Risk Assessment Scoring Process (Level of Risk = Consequence x Likelihood)
1. Use Table 1 (below) to determine the Consequence (C) score(s). Choose the most appropriate description for the identified risk from the left hand side. Then work
along the columns in the same row to assess the severity of the risk on the scale of 1 to 5 to determine the consequence score, which is the number given at the top
of the column.
2. Use Table 2 to determine the Likelihood (L) score(s).
3. Calculate the Level of Risk by multiplying the Consequence by the Likelihood = Level of Risk.
 Table 1 - Consequence Definitions
Score 1 2 3 4 5
Descriptor Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
7 Day injury or illness. RIDDOR reportable, Major injuries, or long Fatality, disabling injury
Injury to First Aid Injury or term incapacity /
(Permanent Disability / Life
the service user Minor Injury or illness. (Six months to 1 year)
illness changing injury
Over 7 Day injury or illness. RIDDOR reportable, Major injuries, or long Fatality, disabling injury
First Aid Injury or term incapacity / (Six months to 1 (Permanent Disability / Life
Injury to the carer Minor Injury or illness.
illness year) changing injury

Key:
High Risk
Medium Risk
Low risk
Matrix Guidance Notes

Likelihood:
Very unlikely = Event will occur in exceptional circumstances.
Unlikely = Event could occur at some time.
Possible = Event should occur at some time
Likely = Event will probably occur in some circumstances.
Very likely = Event will occur in most circumstances.

Severity:
Insignificant = First Aid Injury or illness.
Minor = Minor Injury or illness.
Moderate = 7 Day injury or illness.
Major = Major Injury or Illness. (Six months to 1 year)
Most Severe = Fatality, disabling injury (Permanent Disability / Life changing injury)

Guidance from the Corporate risk assessment portal.

Compliance with CCC health and safety procedure No15.