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Nick Higginson Risk Assessment In The Workplace

Objectives By the end of this presentation you will know: What risk assessment is; Where the need for risk assessment comes from; and The principles behind carrying out a risk assessment.

Risk Assessment - What Is It? 1. Identification of hazards within the workplace. 2. Determining the likelihood that these hazards will cause harm. 3. Prioritising prevention and control measures.

What is a Hazard? Something with the potential to cause harm Examples: Electricity, Hazardous substances, Working at Heights, Vehicles.

What is Risk? The likelihood of harm resulting from a hazard Risk = Severity x Probability

Control Measures Avoid risk Combat risk at source Adapt work to the individual Substitution PPE/Training

RISK COST The Legal Position Health & Safety At Work Etc Act 1974 –General duty to ensure health, safety and welfare at work of all employees so far as is reasonably practicable.

Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Legal duty on employers to carry out risk assessments as first step in ensuring safe and healthy workplace Written record (5 or more employees) Identify preventive and protective measures Review assessments if no longer valid Risk assessments must be Suitable and Sufficient

What Is Suitable & Sufficient? Identify all hazards Identify specific regulations Systematic approach Include non-routine operations Identify who is at risk Take existing control measures into account

5 Steps to Risk Assessment 1. Look for and list the hazards 2. Decide who might be harmed and how 3. Evaluate risks arising from hazards and decide whether existing controls are adequate 4. Record the findings 5. Review assessment when necessary

Quantifying Risk See Risk Matrix Handout

Standards for Action Low Risk – Action within 1 month Medium Risk – Action within 2 weeks High Risk – Stop job until action completed

Remember! Risk Assessment is a means to an end, not an end in itself!

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