Hazards, Risk assessments & Method statements

There are 5 stages to the risk assessment. Arrange them in order.

• Look for hazards

• Decide who can be harmed and how

• Evaluate the risks

• Record your findings

• Review your assessment and revise if necessary

Doing a .... ............. means examining the workplace to identify areas of risk and minimising those risks and risk of injury. It is the process of recognising what could cause harm to people and decide whether sufficient precautions have been taken to prevent that harm.

• action plan

• risk assessment

• risk assembly

A ...... is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone.

• hazard

• method statement

• danger

A ....... ......... is a type of health and safety document that people usually use for high-risk work. It describes the steps that workers must take to carry out a particular job safely.

• risk assessment

• method statement

• hazard book

Which ones can be considered hazards?

• Movement of heavy loads

• Poor lighting

• Falling objects

• Extreme weather conditions

• Dangerous substances

RAMS stands for:

• Risk Avoidance Method Statement

• Risk Aversion Method Statement

• Risk Assessment Method Statement

• Risk Amendment Method Statement

A risk assessment :

• Is done by the employee

• Is mandatory in a workplace

• Is done by the employer

• Is an official document

A method statement :

• does not include PPE used for work activity.

• describes in a logical sequence exactly how a job is to be carried out in a way that secures health.

• is produced after doing a risk assessment.

• includes all the control measures.

First aid records contain :

• Date and time of the accident

• Place of the incident

• Name of the person/persons affected

• Details of injury/illness

• What first aid was given

Which of the following incidents are considered to be emergencies?

• Small skin abrasion

• Fire incidents

• Gas leaks

• Security incidents