Risk assessments

Aims Follow safe working practices Objectives To define a hazard To define a risk List ways in which a hazard can be minimised Complete a risk assessment

Definitions A hazard is a situation that poses a level of threat to life, health, property, or environment. Most hazards are dormant or potential, with only a theoretical risk of harm; however, once a hazard becomes "active", it can create an emergency situation. A hazard does not exist when it is happening. A hazardous situation that has come to pass is called an incident. Hazard and vulnerability interact together to create risk. lifehealthpropertyenvironmentriskemergencyincident vulnerabilityrisk

Definitions In risk management, the term "hazard" is used to mean an event that could cause harm and the term "risk" is used to mean simply the probability of something happening.risk managementhazard

Hazards Possible hazards

Hazards on the yard Complete the worksheet provided.

Risk assessments Risk assessments help to protect people and comply with the law. The law does not expect you to eliminate all risk, but you are required to protect people as far as ‘reasonably practical’

What is risk assessment? Careful examination of what could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm.

Northop College Risk assessments

Assessing risks in your training environment Identify the hazards Decide who might be harmed and how Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions Record your findings and implement them Review your assessment and update if necessary

Action plan Construct a risk assessment Decide upon action points Review any changes made Update risk assessments regularly

As a group… Complete a risk assessment. Risk: Grooming a horse Completed by:Date:Name of organisation: What are the hazards? Who might be harmed and how? What are you already doing? What further action is necessary? Action by who? Action by when? Done

Task 2 In pairs/ small groups complete a risk assessment.

Aims Follow safe working practices Objectives To define a hazard To define a risk List ways in which a hazard can be minimised Complete a risk assessment