Understand the importance of assessing risk in relation to health and safety
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We need risk assessments within the workplace…
To make sure we have a process to follow is something goes wrong
To make sure we know what to do if there is an incident, accident or emergency
To make sure all our paperwork is up to date
To ensure the health and safety of all employees and others visiting site
What is a risk?
A risk is something which could cause harm
A risk is something caused by an accident
A risk is the potential of someone being harmed because of the hazard
A risk is the potential of a piece of equipment giving an electric shock
What is a hazard?
A hazard is something left in the middle of a walkway
A hazard is the potential of a piece of equipment giving an electric shock
A hazard is something which could cause harm
A hazard is the potential of someone being harmed because of the risk
What group of particularly vulnerable people do risk assessments also need to include?
Pregnant women
People who are new to the company
People with allergies
People over the age of 50
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