Level 2 Risk Assessments

Which of the following is a site specific risk assessment?

• A risk assessment for a piece of machinery at work.

• A risk assessment for travelling to a farm estate.

• A risk assessment for an office workspace.

• A risk assessment for tree felling at a wooded area.

Which of the following best describes the term ‘risk’ in the workplace?

• The chance of harm occurring.

• The object that causes harm.

• A situation that causes harm.

• A person that has caused harm.

Which of the following is an example of a potential hazard in the workplace?

• Sweeping the yard.

• Working at a desk.

• Climbing a ladder.

• Reading instructions.

What is the fourth step in the five step process for risk assessments?

• Deciding who might be harmed and how.

• Recording findings and implementing.

• Identifying hazards.

• Evaluating risks, deciding on precautions.

Which situation would a generic risk assessment be suitable for?

• General office tasks.

• Using a chainsaw.

• Handling a dangerous animal.

• Riding a horse.

In terms of risk assessments, what is an emergency action plan?

• A plan to respond to injury or harm of members of the general public in the workplace.

• A plan to have an effective response in the event of an accident or incident.

• A plan to have a variety of responses in the event of bad weather conditions.

• A plan to have an effective response in the event of a natural disaster.

What is the second step in the five step process for risk assessments?

• Deciding who might be harmed and how.

• Recording findings and implementing.

• Identifying hazards.

• Evaluating risks, deciding on precautions.

Which situation would a task specific risk assessment be suitable for?

• Using a chainsaw.

• General office tasks.

• Walking across the business site.

• Working outdoors.

In a risk assessment, what is the purpose of a control measure?

• To prevent or lessen the chance of harm.

• To know when harm is going to happen.

• To measure the amount of harm.

• To measure the effectiveness of the risk assessment.

What is step one on the five-step process of a risk assessment?

• Deciding who might be harmed and how.

• Identifying hazards.

• Recording finding and implementing.

• Evaluating risks, deciding on precautions.