risk assesments

Question 1

What is a risk assessment

Answer 1

a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analysing potential events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment; and making judgments “on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis” while considering influencing factors.

Question 2

why are risk assessments important

Answer 2

Risk assessments are very important as they form an integral part of an occupational health and safety management plan. They help to: Create awareness of hazards and risk. Identify who may be at risk (e.g., employees, cleaners, visitors, contractors, the public, etc.).

Question 3

What must you include in a risk assessment

Answer 3

The site location
the people present
date
weather conditions
hazards identified
potential risks (level: high, medium, or low)
Equipment being used
Control measures
New risk new risk level after control measures

Question 4

What are the stages you need to look at with a risk assessment

Answer 4

Identify who is at risk
Identify the hazards
Identify the risks
Rate the risks - low, medium, high
suggest effective control measures to reduce the risk
Re rate the risk with control measures in place to hopefully the potential risks