Understanding Hazards and Risks

The video tutorial explains the difference between hazards and risks, emphasizing that hazards are potential sources of harm, while risks involve the likelihood and severity of harm. It describes risk levels as high, medium, or low and uses the example of crossing a road to illustrate how to assess risks. Factors such as traffic speed, weather, and vehicle size are discussed as influencing the likelihood and severity of potential harm.

What is the primary difference between a hazard and a risk?

• A hazard is a potential source of harm, while risk is the likelihood and severity of that harm.

• A risk is a potential source of harm, while a hazard is the likelihood and severity of that harm.

• A risk is always more dangerous than a hazard.

• A hazard and a risk are the same thing.

How is risk typically described?

• As safe, unsafe, or dangerous

• As high, medium, or low

• As certain, probable, or unlikely

• As minor, moderate, or severe

In the context of crossing a road, what are considered the main hazards?

• The road surface

• The time of day

• The weather conditions

• The cars and other traffic

Which factor does NOT affect the likelihood of being hit by a vehicle?

• The speed of the traffic

• Your own speed and fitness

• The size of the vehicle

• The weather conditions

What factors can influence the severity of an injury if hit by a vehicle?

• Your mental calculation of risk

• The road surface

• The size and speed of the vehicle

• The time of day