Risk Assessments

What is the primary goal of conducting a risk assessment?

• To eliminate all risks entirely

• To identify and control workplace hazards

• To increase productivity and efficiency

• To meet legal requirements

Who is responsible for carrying out risk assessments in the workplace?

• The employees

• The health and safety manager

• The CEO of the company

• The customers

What does the term "HSE" stand for in the context of risk assessments in the UK?

• Health and Safety Evaluation

• Hazard and Safety Enforcement

• Health and Security Executive

• Health and Safety Executive

What is the first step in the risk assessment process?

• Implementing control measures

• Reviewing existing risk assessments

• Identifying hazards

• Training employees

Which of the following is NOT a type of risk control measure?

• Elimination

• Substitution

• Punishment

• Engineering controls

In the risk assessment context, what does the term "likelihood" refer to?

• The severity of the risk

• The potential harm that could arise from a hazard

• The probability of the hazard occurring

• The cost of implementing control measures

When should a risk assessment be reviewed?

• Every year

• Only when there's an accident

• Whenever new employees are hired

• Whenever there is a significant change in the workplace

Which law in the UK requires employers to conduct risk assessments?

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Employment Rights Act 1996

• The Environmental Protection Act 1990

• The Consumer Rights Act 2015

What should you do if you discover a hazardous condition during a risk assessment?

• Ignore it if it seems minor

• Report it to your supervisor or manager

• Postpone the risk assessment for another day

• Continue the risk assessment as usual

Why is it essential to involve employees in the risk assessment process?

• To shift the responsibility of risk assessment to them

• To reduce productivity and avoid accidents

• To ensure they are aware of potential hazards and control measures

• To save time and effort in the risk assessment process