3 - Risk Assessment

Question 1

Is a risk assessment a legal requirement?

Answer 1

Yes - for organisations that employ more than 5 staff

Question 2

Ouline a simple risk assessment

Answer 2

1. Identify hazards
2. Identify people at risk
3. Evaluate risk
4. Record findinga
5. Review risk assessment regularly
6. Advise those affected

Question 3

What is a method statement?

Answer 3

Document that details the way a work task is compled.

Should outline hazards involved with step-by-step guide on how to do the job safely

Must also detail control measures

Question 4

What is public liability insurance?

Answer 4

A copy of the contractor’s all risks and public liability insurance is also needed beofre work is commenced

Question 5

What is a written health and safety policy document?

Answer 5

Required for employes with more han 5 employees:

1. A policy setting out organisations commitment to H&S
2. Details of H&S structure, with roles and responsibilities
3. A risk assessment seeting risks within the workplace with preventative measures
4. Details of th planning, implimentation and control measures of the H&S policy