1. Risk Assessment
Module 5

2. Definitions Hazard Risk Risk assessment
Something with the potential to cause harm
The likelihood of harm occurring
Calculation and reduction of risk.

3. Five steps to risk assessment!
Identification of hazards, calculation
of risk and reduction of risk
PRINCIPLES OF RISK ASSESSMENT
Identify hazards 1
Identify those who may be harmed 2
Evaluate risk by considering existing precautions 3
Record the findings 4
Review and revise as necessary. 5

4. Identify the hazards Step 1 Fire Noise Electricity Machinery
Poor lighting
Manual handling
Working at height
Slips and trips
High or low temperatures
Dust, fumes and poor ventilation
Chemicals.

5. Decide who might be harmed and how
Step 2
Employees
Young persons
Cleaners
Contractors
Disabled people
Pregnant women
Inexperienced staff
Lone workers
Visitors

6. ? Evaluate the risk Step 3 reduce the risk comply with the law
Are existing precautions and control measures satisfactory? If not… can they be improved?
Do they:
reduce the risk
comply with the law
represent good practice?

7. ? Evaluate the risk Step 3a received training received information
Are existing precautions and control measures satisfactory? If not… can they be improved?
Have the staff:
received training
received information
received procedures
been advised about risk assessments
been provided with PPE?

8. Hierarchy of control Step 3a Elimination Substitution Enclosure
Isolation

9. Hierarchy of control Step 3a Ventilation Time control Training
Personal protective equipment
Welfare/first aid

10. ! Record the findings Step 4
A legal requirement if more than five employees

11. Review and revise if necessary
Step 5
Review
Regularly
If changes in the workplace occur
After an accident or near miss
If new information becomes known.