Risk Assessment Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment?

• Safety for all

• To complicate work processes

• To avoid legal obligations

• To increase paperwork

What is a common misconception about risk assessments?

• They need to be overly complicated

• They are simple and effective

• They are unnecessary

• They are only for experts

Do you need a special safety qualification to conduct a risk assessment?

• No, never

• No, you don't need a special qualification

• Yes, always

• Only if required by law

What should you be prepared to do when conducting a risk assessment?

• Skip the process if busy

• Avoid asking questions

• Look at all potential risks

• Ignore minor risks

What might you need to determine after identifying risks?

• Whether to ignore the risks

• Whether control measures are needed

• Whether to increase the budget

• Whether to hire more staff

When are extra control measures often unnecessary?

• When the team is small

• When risks are already controlled sufficiently

• When the budget is low

• When the deadline is near

What is a running joke about health and safety professionals?

• They always work alone

• They try to risk assess everything

• They avoid paperwork

• They never conduct risk assessments

What is a reason for doing a risk assessment besides legal obligations?

• To avoid training

• To increase profits

• Quality of Care

• To reduce workload

What is part of a wider picture for improving health and safety in a business?

• Increasing work hours

• Reducing staff

• Ignoring minor risks

• Promoting Awareness

What leads to much better outcomes in the long term?

• Reducing staff

• Ignoring risks

• Improving health and safety

• Increasing workload