Section 2: Risk Management

What is the definition of a hazard?

• The state of not being protected from harm, injury or danger

• A continuous process that involves identifying, assessing and managing risks

• A potential source of harm

• A state of well-being where people can cope with the normal stressors of life

Which of these is not a psychosocial risk factor?

• New policies

• Unfair treatment due to gender

• Demands at work interfere with home life

• Tripping hazard

True or False: For levels of energy and effort, appropriate rewards can help to maintain psychological health

• False

• True

Which of these is not a risk factor for back pain?

• Work dissatisfaction

• Regular exercise

• Poor education

• Mental-health disorder

True or False: The Risk Rating is a combination of the likelihood and consequence of a hazard causing harm?

• True

• False

A good ergonomic practice is to have your elbows at a 120 degree bend

• True

• False