Risk Assessment Part 2

Ryan, Ramsay, and Armani are discussing safety in their plumbing workshop. They are confused about the difference between a hazard and a risk. Can you help them understand?

• A hazard is the chance of a chemical spill, while a risk is the Bunsen burner that may cause a fire

• A hazard is the Bunsen burner that may cause a fire, while a risk is the chance of a chemical spill

• A hazard is the severity of a fire, while a risk is the likelihood of a chemical spill

• A hazard is the likelihood of a chemical spill, while a risk is the severity of a fire

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

• To identify hazards in the workplace

• To evaluate the risks and decide on precautions

• To record findings and implement them

• To review and update the assessment

Why is it important to assess risks in the workplace?

• To avoid accidents and ill health

• To increase insurance costs

• To go to court

• To damage machinery

What are the five steps to assess risks in the workplace?

• Identify hazards, evaluate risks, record findings, review assessment, implement precautions

• Identify hazards, decide who might be harmed, evaluate risks, record findings, review assessment

• Decide who might be harmed, evaluate risks, record findings, review assessment, implement precautions

• Evaluate risks, record findings, review assessment, implement precautions, identify hazards

When is a written risk assessment required?

• For companies employing five or more operatives

• For all companies of all sizes

• Only for certain jobs on contractual requirement

• For companies with insurance costs increase

How can risks be calculated using a quantitative approach?

• By assigning a numerical risk factor to an activity

• By dividing risks into priority categories

• By measuring the likelihood of an accident against its consequences

• By evaluating the seriousness of harm

What is the value of consequence for a major injury?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 4

What is the risk factor for a plumber injuring a foot on a newbuild construction site?

• 3

• 4

• 9

• 12