RISK ASSESSMENT “Risk management tool, for a safe workplace”

Identify Hazard, Assessing And Evaluating Risk Module 1

Hazard = anything with the potential to cause harm Main Category of hazard:  Physical  Chemical  Biological  Ergonomic  Psychological Risk = probability of the harm from a particular hazard getting realised (Severity & Likelihood) Risk Assessment A risk assessment is a careful examination of anything in your work environment that could cause injury or ill health Definition

You Your workforce and others Your Business A risk assessment helps to protect:

This is a company ware house

Spot the hazard

Raining Out side

Risk High or Low?

Low for plastic furniture High for TV in cartons on rack Two factors determined your evaluation of risk LikelihoodConsequence Why different Risk levels?

1. Identify the Hazard 2. Decide who might be harmed and how 3. Estimate & evaluate the risk 4. Record the findings 5. Review the assessment & revise it if necessary 5 Steps of Risk Assessment

Remember : A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm  Physical  Chemical  Biological  Ergonomic  Psychological Hazards can cause both ill health or injury Step 1 : Look for the Hazard Fundamental Point : Occupational health is about identifying hazards and controlling it Consider M - Material E - Equipment E - Environment P – People Remember (M.E.E.P)

Regular workplace hazard observations  Inspections  Job Safety Analysis  Consultation  Document Review  Accident and Ill health reports Hazard Identification Techniques

Consider every one that could get harmed.  Employee  Non-Employee  Group especially at risk  The disabled  New and expectant mothers  Children and young workers Step 2 : Decide who might be harmed and how?

 Risk Estimation  Consider the Likelihood and Severity Step 3 : Evaluating the Risk

Likelihood What is the hazard and are people exposed? How many people are affected? How knowledgeable are they? How often does the hazard occur? What is the extent of possible exposure (time, concentration, etc.)? Consequence The most probable result from the exposure to the hazard/s. Step 3 : Evaluating the Risk

Likelihood on scale of 1 to 5 Consequence on scale of 1 to 5 Risk Estimation Consequence 1524 Likelihood 1524

Risk Matrix (3 x 3) Severity of Outcome Likelihood of Harm Minor 1 Medium 2 Major 3 Low 1 Medium 2 High

Risk Matrix (5 x 5) Consequence Certain Very likely Likely Unlikely Very unlikely RISK MATRIX (5 x 5) Insignifica nt MinorModerateMajor Catastrop hic Likelihood

Risk Control Measures Safe Place Safe Person Hierarchy of control  Eliminate  Reduce  Isolate  Control  PPE  Discipline Remember “E R I C P D” Strategy

Ignore trivial, everyday risks significant hazards people affected adequacy of existing controls the extent of the risk further actions required and references to other documents used in the assessment. Step 4 : Record The Finding

Risk assessments will need to be reviewed if there is a significant change to: Material Equipment Environment People Process/Law/Procedure Following an accident Revised if there is any reason to suspect that the risk assessment is no longer valid Step 5 : Review the Assessment

Make sure it’s suitable and sufficient Better data helps make better judgements Involve the people it’s likely to affect Conditions may vary from site to site Consider “on the spot” assessments Tips to improve your risk assessment