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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 all our paperwork is up to date

To make sure we know what to do if there is an incident, accident or emergency

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 the potential of a piece of equipment giving an electric shock

A risk is the potential of someone being harmed because of the hazard

A risk is something caused by an accident

What is a hazard?

A hazard is the potential of someone being harmed because of the risk

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 something left in the middle of a walkway

What group of particularly vulnerable people do risk assessments also need to include?

People over the age of 50

People who are new to the company

People with allergies

Pregnant women

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