Risk Assessment

1. 5 Chapter Risk Assessment

2. Risk Assessment • After reading this chapter you should be able to: • explain the aims and objectives of risk assessment • identify hazards by means of workplace inspection and analysis of tasks • explain the principles and practice of risk • assessment.

3. Figure 5.1Risk assessment Do not reach over work top Fit boiler before worktop with assistance Or find an alternative to fitting a wall mounted boiler

4. Figure 5.2Accident at work

5. Figure 5.3FE Bird’s accident triangle

6. Figure 5.4Risk assessment - 5 Steps

7. Figure 5For a lone worker special arrangements are required • Risk assessment should consider: • does the particular workplace present • a special risk to someone working • alone? • is there safe egress and exit from the • workplace? • can all the equipment and substances • be safely handled by one person? • is violence from others a risk? • would women and young persons be specially at risk? • is the worker medically fit and suitable for working alone? • are special training and supervision required? • has the worker access to first aid?

8. Risk assessment matrix Likelihood of Occurrence Likelihood Level Harm is certain or near certain to occur High 3 Harm will often occur Medium 2 Harm will seldom occur Low 1 Severity of Harm Severity Level Death or major injury (as defined by RIDDOR) Major 3 3 day injury or illness (as defined by RIDDOR) Serious 2 All other injuries or illnesses Slight 1 Risk = Severity x Likelihood

9. Risk assessment - Hairdressers example

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11. Risk assessment – Cleaning Co. example

12. Risk assessment – Cleaning Co. example continued