Health and safety

what is a risk and hazard

A risk is the likelihood of harm occurring from a hazard, while a hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, such as chemicals, equipment, or work practices.

state the reason for carrying out a risk assessment

to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential hazards in the workplace, ensuring safety for employees and compliance with regulations.

describe when the risk assessment should be carried out

A risk assessment should be carried out before starting new tasks or processes, when there are changes in the workplace, or regularly as part of ongoing safety management practices.

outline the necessary actions to following the risk assessment step by step

The necessary actions following a risk assessment include implementing control measures to eliminate or reduce risks, communicating findings to employees, and reviewing and updating the assessment regularly to ensure ongoing safety.

step one; identify the hazard

step 2; identify who might be at risk and how

step 3; evaluate the risk and decide on precautions

step 4; record your findings and implement them

step 5; review your risk assessment and update them if necessary

describe when a risk assessment should be carried out

Before starting any new work activities, introducing new machinery, or setting up a new workplace layout.