OUR NEW HEALTH AND SAFETY LEAD COnsultant
Leon runs his own consultancy company, Animo et Fide Ltd. We are pleased to announce him as our new Health and Safety Lead Consultant. With over 20 years of experience in risk management and health and safety, Leon is known for his approachable, friendly manner and his commitment to fostering a no-blame culture of honest, open reporting.
Leon holds a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, is a Technical Member of IOSH (Institution of Safety and Health), and is a qualified Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) Practitioner. He is also trained in Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST), and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW). Additionally, Leon is also Level 4 Safeguarding Trained.
His extensive qualifications and approachable nature ensure that we meet all compliance requirements while maintaining a supportive environment that priorities safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
what is the three-point social work criteria?
Who is an adult at risk?
The Act refers throughout to an 'adult'. In terms of Section 53 of the Act, 'adult' means a person aged 16 years or over.
Section 3(1) defines an 'adult at risk' as someone who meets all of the following three-point criteria:
- they are unable to safeguard their own well-being, property, rights or other interests;
- they are at risk of harm; and
- because they are affected by disability, mental disorder, illness or physical or mental infirmity they are more vulnerable to being harmed than adults who are not so affected.
It should be noted and strongly emphasised that the three-point criteria above make no reference to capacity. For the purposes of the Act, capacity should be considered on a contextual basis around a specific decision, and not restricted to an overall clinical judgement. It is recognised that, due to many factors in an individual's life, capacity to make an authentic decision is a fluctuating concept. Thus, even if deemed to possess general capacity, attention must be paid to whether a person has clear decisional and executional ability (i.e. to both make and action decisions) to safeguard themselves in the specific context arising.
Click here to access the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007: Code of Practice.
CounSelling service
Free of Charge
At FASS, we care about your well-being. That's why we offer free counselling services to all team members who may need support. Our confidential sessions provide a safe space to discuss personal or work-related challenges with trained professionals. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this resource, as your mental health is a priority for us. You’re not alone; we’re here to help.
To find out more please email marie.crombie@fassaction.org.uk .
Helpful Health and Safety Executive Website Links
Health and Safety Executive
https://www.hse.gov.uk
The primary UK body for health and safety regulations, guidance, and updates.
Reporting Incidents and Accidents
Reporting accidents and incidents at work - HSE
How to report work-related injuries, accidents, and dangerous occurrences.
Government Legislation and Regulations
Legislation.gov.uk
Access to all UK health and safety laws and legislation.
Workplace Safety Resources and Guidance
Involvement - HSE
Practical tools and advice for maintaining safety standards.
Risk Assessment Guidance
Managing risks and risk assessment at work: Overview - HSE
Resources on conducting effective risk assessments.
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - HSE
Guidance on managing hazardous substances.