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  • Standing hold

    Where an individual is physically restrained by one or more people in a standing position.

  • Absence management plan

    The process to be followed to locate a person in the event that they are absent from the service without the knowledge of staff.

  • Control measure

    The action(s) which have been identified in a risk assessment as necessary to mitigate or prevent harm.

    Alternative terms
    Control
  • Emergency planning

    The process of determining what actions are to be taken should certain incidents occur in a service.

  • Falls assessment

    A process used to determine the risk a person will experience a fall.

  • Fire drill

    A practice of the emergency procedures to be used in case of fire.

  • Fire safety

    The various measures in place to guard against fire and fire-related injuries or damage.

    Alternative terms
    Fire precautions
  • Health and safety

    A general term referring to the practices and processes that are in place to reduce the risk of harm.

  • Infection prevention and control (IPC)

    A suite of practices and processes designed to minimise the risk of infections and limit the spread of infections.

    Alternative terms
    Infection control
  • Means of escape

    The method by which people can exit a building in the event of an emergency.

  • Mitigate

    To make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad.

  • Precaution

    An action that is taken to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening.

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