Hazard Identification Nvq

First is hazard identification. This is the process of examining each work area and work task for the purpose of identifying all the hazards which are “inherent in the job”. Work areas include but are not limited to machine workshops, laboratories, office areas, agricultural and horticultural environments, stores and transport, maintenance and grounds. Second is risk identification, once a hazard to health and safety has been identified, the risk associated with that hazard must be examined. As a prelude to Risk Assessment, it is useful to identify factors that may be contributing to the risk. Third is risk assessment, it is then necessary to evaluate the likelihood of an injury occurring along with its probable consequences. Risk assessments are therefore based on 2 key factors which is the likely severity or impact of any injury/illness resulting from the hazard and the probability or likelihood that the injury/illness will actually occur. …show more content…
The actions required may include the instructions for the immediate cessation of the work, process, activity, etc. as well as isolation of the hazard until more permanent measures can be implemented. Furthermore, documenting the process, it will help ensure that identified control measures are implemented in the way that they were intended. It will also assist in managing other hazards and risks that may be in some way similar to ones already identified and dealt with. Last but not least, monitoring and reviewing, Whichever method of controlling the hazard is determined, it is essential that an evaluation of its impact on the use of the equipment, substance, system or environment is carried out to ensure that the control does not contribute to the existing hazard or introduce a new hazard to the