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By By Phil Hughes Phil Hughes MBE MBE
andand Ed Ferrett Ed Ferrett
After reading this chapter you should be able to:
1.explain the aims and objectives of risk assessment
2.identify hazards by means of workplace inspection and analysis of tasks
3.explain the principles and practice of risk assessment.
Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment
Figure 5.1Figure 5.1 Risk assessmentRisk assessment
Or find an alternative to fitting a wall mounted boiler
Do not reach over work top
Fit boiler before worktop with assistance
Figure 5Figure 5 For a lone worker For a lone worker special arrangements are requiredspecial arrangements are required
Risk assessment should consider:
• does the particular workplace present a special risk to someone working alone?
• is there safe egress and exit from the workplace?
• can all the equipment and substances be safely handled by one person?
• is violence from others a risk?
• would women and young persons be specially at risk?
• is the worker medically fit and suitable for working alone?
• are special training and supervision required?
• has the worker access to first aid?
Risk assessment matrixRisk assessment matrix
Likelihood of Occurrence Likelihood Level Harm is certain or near certain to occur High 3 Harm will often occur Medium 2Harm will seldom occur Low 1
Severity of Harm Severity Level Death or major injury (as defined by RIDDOR) Major 3 3 day injury or illness (as defined by RIDDOR) Serious 2All other injuries or illnesses Slight 1 Risk = Severity x Likelihood
Likelihood Severity
Slight 1 Serious 2 Major 3
Low 1 Low (1) Low (2) Medium( 3)
Medium 2 Low (2) Medium (4) High (6)
High 3 Medium (3) High (6) High (9)
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