Hazard and Risk Assessment

A hazard is something that can cause harm if not controlled. The outcome is the harm that can result from an uncontrolled hazard A risk is a combination of the probability that a particular outcome with occur and the severity of the harm involved.

Hazard Assessment A process in which individual hazards of the workplace are identified, assessed and controlled/eliminated Dynamic control of prevention May not be able to eliminate all risks, but are able to eliminate them Managers calculate and manage the risks

Risk Assessment Carried out prior to making an intervention to the hazard Risks need to be managed to a level which is as low as reasonably practical Risks assessment identifies the hazards, identifies all affect by the hazard and how, evaluates the risk and identifies and prioritises appropriate control measures Evaluation of the risk is based on the likelihood of the harming being realised and the severity of the consequences (low, medium and high) Assessment should be recorded and reviewed periodically.

Hazard and Risk Assessment Hazard- standing in an unsafe matter on the ladder Outcome- a fall occasioning minor or serious harm Risk- high Prevention- employees taught correct procedure for using a ladder, using a mirror faced ladder instead