WorksheetsWjec Hospitality and Catering Risk Assessment
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the primary goal of conducting a risk assessment?
To eliminate all risks entirely
To identify and control workplace hazards
To increase productivity and efficiency
To meet legal requirements
Who is responsible for carrying out risk assessments in the workplace?
The employees
The health and safety manager
The CEO of the company
The customers
What does the term "HSE" stand for in the context of risk assessments in the UK?
Health and Safety Evaluation
Hazard and Safety Enforcement
Health and Security Executive
Health and Safety Executive
What is the first step in the risk assessment process?
Implementing control measures
Reviewing existing risk assessments
Identifying hazards
Training employees
Which of the following is NOT a type of risk control measure?
Elimination
Substitution
Punishment
Engineering controls
In the risk assessment context, what does the term "likelihood" refer to?
The severity of the risk
The potential harm that could arise from a hazard
The probability of the hazard occurring
The cost of implementing control measures
When should a risk assessment be reviewed?
Every year
Only when there's an accident
Whenever new employees are hired
Whenever there is a significant change in the workplace
Which law in the UK requires employers to conduct risk assessments?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Employment Rights Act 1996
The Environmental Protection Act 1990
The Consumer Rights Act 2015
What should you do if you discover a hazardous condition during a risk assessment?
Ignore it if it seems minor
Report it to your supervisor or manager
Postpone the risk assessment for another day
Continue the risk assessment as usual
Why is it essential to involve employees in the risk assessment process?
To shift the responsibility of risk assessment to them
To reduce productivity and avoid accidents
To ensure they are aware of potential hazards and control measures
To save time and effort in the risk assessment process
