risk assessment Flashcards
1
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what is a risk assessment?
A
is a structured and systematic examination of the premise process and work activities to identify harm
2
Q
what is risk management about?
A
- ensuring work and the public are properly protected
- enabling innovation and learning
3
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what are physical hazards?
A
electricity, noise, radiation, fire/heat, light, tools, machinery etc
4
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what are chemical hazards?
A
toxic, harmful and explosive elements
poisoning substances
5
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what are biological hazards?
A
infection, bacteria, viruses, burns etc
6
Q
what are five steps for risk assessment?
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- identify hazards
- decide who might be harmed and how
- evaluate risk and decide on precautions
- do risk assessment
7
Q
what is a precautionary statement?
A
is a phase that describes something to prevent danger, such as do not drink in the lab
8
Q
what control measures minimises risk?
A
- check the labelling
- carry out risk assessment
- use personal protective equipment
- control equipment
