Risk Assessment - Risk Control [REVIEW]

A _________________ is any source of potential damage on someone.

• harm

• hazard

• risk

Workplace hazards can come from one source only.

• True

• False

Wet floor is an example of workplace hazard

• True

• False

The chance or probability that a person will be harmed if exposed to a hazard.

• risk assessment

• hazard

• risk

Which of the following is a risk factor?

• stomachache

• skin contact with a dangerous chemical

• lateness

Texting while driving is an example of ______________

• hazard

• risk

Risk assessment is a process where you:

[choose all that apply]

• meet your employees

• identify the hazards and risk factors

• analyze and evaluate the risks

• inform the manager

• determine way to eliminate or control the risks

The main purposes of risk assessments are:

• To identify health and safety hazards and evaluate the risks

• To ensure additional controls are implemented

• To evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of existing control measures

• All of the above

It is the responsibility of the _____________ to carry out the risk assessment at work or to appoint someone to do so.

• employee

• employer

• director

A risk assessment should be reviewed periodically.

• True

• False