COVID-19 RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK ASSESSMENT
©Alan Izat 21/05/2020
Hands on Massage (Bute) has been operational since April, 2016 - reopening on Bute in April 2019, and offers a range of therapy services to community at large in terms of Swedish; Remedial & Sports massage therapies. The service has been temporarily suspended during the world pandemic, and hopefully as Scotland sets out its roadmap to recovery, we will be able to recommence adapted, safe treatments over the next few months. This document aims to set out some planning for a way forward in business through the other side of Covid-19 lockdown. It forms a risk assessment covering:
The therapist;
The environment;
The client.
Risk Assessment for resumption of Service provision of Hands on Massage.
Elements for consideration (NB where PPE is used it is assumed to refer to both Personal Protective Equipment AND Control & Prevention of Infection measures)
Hands on Massage (Bute) has been operational since April, 2016 - reopening on Bute in April 2019, and offers a range of therapy services to community at large in terms of Swedish; Remedial & Sports massage therapies. The service has been temporarily suspended during the world pandemic, and hopefully as Scotland sets out its roadmap to recovery, we will be able to recommence adapted, safe treatments over the next few months. This document aims to set out some planning for a way forward in business through the other side of Covid-19 lockdown. It forms a risk assessment covering:
The therapist;
The environment;
The client.
Risk Assessment for resumption of Service provision of Hands on Massage.
Elements for consideration (NB where PPE is used it is assumed to refer to both Personal Protective Equipment AND Control & Prevention of Infection measures)
Risk status for the therapist:
Engages in communication with clients and ordering/purchase of supplies. Non face-to-face contacts.
No risks. Communication with and examination of clients - Face-to-face with social distancing possible. Limited risk, limited PPE requirement Hands on contact during therapy session - face-to-face, no social distancing possible. Higher risk. PPE requirement ACTION PLAN The therapist:
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Risk status for the client:
Engages in communication with the therapist for bookings / payment. Non face-to-face contacts.
No risks. Communication with and examination by the therapist - Face-to-face with social distancing possible. Limited risk, limited PPE requirement Hands on contact during therapy session - face-to-face, no social distancing possible. Higher risk. PPE requirement Surface contacts in therapy area. Limited risk, limited PPE requirement ACTION PLAN EXCLUSIONS:
CAUTIONS:
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Environmental risks:
Hard surfaces - cleaning as recommended pre/post treatments and exit of client
Hand washing & alcohol gel availability Oils prepared in a preparation area for single client use - use of disposable / heat tolerant cleanable containers. ACTION PLAN
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