Risk And Method Statments

Question 1

Name some safe systems of work.

Answer 1

1. Method statement.
2. Risk assessment.
3. Permit to work.

Question 2

What is a risk assessment?

Answer 2

Where you identify risks/hazards and try your best to eliminate the risk or find another way to do the job.

Question 3

Why do we do risk assessments?

Answer 3

To minimise injury’s in the workplace.

Question 4

How do you calculate risk in a risk assessment?

Answer 4

Risk = Hazard x Exposure.

Question 5

What are the 5 steps to a risk assessment?

Answer 5

1. Identify - Idenity the hazards.
2. Who? - Who is at risk, some workers might have different needs.
3. Evaluate - look at the risk and decide what needs to be done.
4. Control - impliment a safer way to do the task.
5. Review - Reviews the risk assessment to see if any changes are nessasary.

Question 6

What is a method statement?

Answer 6

A method statement is a document that includes everything about the job you are doing and how.

Question 7

What is a permit to work?

Answer 7

A permit to work is a physical piece of paper giving you permission to work.

Question 8

What is a permit of work for?

Answer 8

1. Reduce the risk of injury.
2. Ensure proper authorisation for the work.
3. To make those carrying out work aware of any hazards, time restrictions, and any precautions.
4. To provide a record of the work carried out.
5. To ensure that the person in charge knows about the work being carried out

Question 9

What are some hazardous work environments requiring a permit to work?

Answer 9

1. Working at height.
2. Working on or near live supplies.
3. Working in confined spaces.
4. Working underground or in excavations.
5. Working in hazardous atmospheres.
6. Working with chemicals.