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Name the 5 steps to a risk assessment |
1. Identify the hazard 2. Identify the people who might be harmed & how 3. Evaluate the risk & decide on precautions 4. Record the significant findings & implement them 5. Review & update as necessary |
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What regulation governs risk assessment |
Regulation 3 of mhswr 1999 |
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What does suitable & sufficient mean |
Identify significant risks only Identify measure required with legislation The assessment should remain appropriate & valid over a period of time. |
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What is a hazard |
The potential to cause harm |
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What is risk |
The likelihood to cause harm |
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Residual risk |
The risk of remaining after some controls are in place |
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Name 3 forms of risk assessment |
1. Quantative risk=likelihood x severity 2. Qualative high medium low 3. Generic covers similar activities or work equipment |
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Name 5 health risks BEPCP |
1. Biological 2. Ergonomics 3. Physical 4. Chemical 5. Psycological |
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Name 3 groups of people who might be at risk |
1. Employees. Agency temporary workers. Contractors shift workers 2. Members of the public. Visitors customer patients children elderly 3. Special groups going person expectant & nursing mothers disabled lone workers |
