Health & Safety Risk Assessment

What is risk assessment in the context of managing health and safety at work?

• A) A detailed report of all the accidents that have occurred in the workplace

• B) A process where you think about what might cause harm to people and take steps to prevent that harm

• C) A list of all the health and safety rules that employees must follow

• D) A training program for new employees on workplace safety

What is the primary purpose of risk assessments?

• To create paperwork for staff

• To pass on blame for accidents

• To identify measures to control risks

• To evaluate the performance of employees

What should a risk assessment help you decide in your workplace?

• The type of paperwork to fill out

• Who is to blame in case of an accident

• Whether you have covered all you need to regarding safety

• How to improve staff productivity

What can be evaluated through a risk assessment?

• The real risks on the job

• The financial status of the company

• The efficiency of the staff members

• The legal requirements for employment

What should risk assessments should focus on?

• Risks that are least likely to happen

• Risks that are most likely to happen

• Risks that are easy to mitigate

• Risks that are related to paperwork

What can be assessed to determine which risks will cause the most harm if something goes wrong?

• The effectiveness of the PPE

• The actions of the employees

• The potential harm from risks

• The financial implications of risks

What can your assessment help you identify in terms of risks?

• Specific regulations that cover all risks

• Certain risks and control measures in more detail

• How to eliminate all risks completely

• Separate assessments for each control measure

Do control measures need to be assessed separately from the overall risk assessment for the job?

• Yes, each control measure requires a separate assessment

• No, they can be considered as part of the overall risk assessment

• Yes, but only for high-risk jobs

• No, control measures are not part of the risk assessment process

What must a risk assessment demonstrate in terms of the checks made?

• That a proper check was made only for employees

• That no significant hazards were present

• Who might be affected and obvious significant hazards

• That only financial risks were assessed

What should the precautions in place ensure?

• They are expensive and complex

• They are effective and reasonable

• They are minimal and easy to implement

• They are time-consuming and detailed