Assessing Risk 3.4 Flashcards
1
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Define ‘HAZARD’
A
A Hazard is something with the potential to cause harm. IE machinery, chemicals, stress
2
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Define ‘RISK’
A
A risk is the likelihood of harm from a HAZARD
Risk = likelihood x Severity
IE Electricity = Hazard in normal conditions, risk is LOW. Remove insulation on wires risk increases to HIGH
3
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What is ‘Risk profiling’?
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Risk profiling is looking at all of the risks and threats faced by an organisation to determine overall risk then decided what to do
- Accept risk
- Transfer Risk
- Manage Risk
4
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What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
A
- To identify and reduce/avoid risk
5
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What is meant when a risk assessment should be ‘suitable and sufficient’?
A
HSG 65 - Plan, Do, Check, Act
- Are all steps included?
- Is everyone who could come into contact included?
- Are all risks assessed and reduced as much as possible?
6
Q
The five steps of a risk assessment are …
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- Identify Hazards
- Who may be harmed?
- Evaluate risk
- Record findings
- Review
7
Q
Outline the Hierarchy of control
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- Eliminate
- Reduce
- Isolate
- Control - SSOW
- PPE - final barrier
- Discipline - training, supervision, warning
