Control Measures in Risk Assessment

A risk assessment is:

• a process to identify potential hazards and analyze what could happen if a hazard occurs

• a financial evaluation of a company's assets

• a method to increase productivity in the workplace

• a strategy for marketing new products

A risk assessment is important because:

• it helps identify potential hazards and risks.

• it is a legal requirement.

• it is a waste of time.

• it is only necessary for large companies.

The first steps in conducting a risk assessment are:

• Identifying hazards and assessing risks

• Implementing control measures

• Monitoring and reviewing

• Communicating findings

Explain the process of Hazard Identification in risk assessment.

• Hazard Identification is the process of recognizing potential sources of harm in a workplace.

• Hazard Identification involves creating a detailed plan for emergency response.

• Hazard Identification is about implementing control measures to mitigate risks.

• Hazard Identification focuses on training employees to handle hazardous materials.

Describe the process of Risk Evaluation in risk assessment.

• Risk Evaluation involves identifying potential risks and assessing their impact.

• Risk Evaluation is the process of determining the significance of risks and deciding on their acceptability.

• Risk Evaluation is about implementing measures to mitigate identified risks.

• Risk Evaluation focuses on monitoring and reviewing risks regularly.

What is a hazard?

• A potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons

• A type of insurance policy

• A safety equipment

• A workplace regulation

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk? A hazard is something that can cause harm, while a risk is the likelihood of that hazard causing harm. For example, a wet floor is a hazard, and the risk is the chance of someone slipping and getting injured.

• A hazard is something that can cause harm, while a risk is the likelihood of that hazard causing harm.

• A risk is something that can cause harm, while a hazard is the likelihood of that risk causing harm.

• A hazard and a risk are the same thing.

• A hazard is the chance of a risk causing harm.

What are control measures in a risk assessment?

• Methods to eliminate hazards

• Ways to increase risks

• Techniques to ignore risks

• Strategies to create new risks

The role of monitoring and reviewing in a risk assessment is to:

• Identify new risks and ensure existing controls are effective

• Eliminate all risks completely

• Ignore minor risks

• Focus only on financial risks

What is an example of a hazard in a school setting?

• Slippery floors

• Chalkboards

• Desks

• Books