Risk Assessment Module 5

How is a hazard best defined

• The chance of harm occurring

• Assessment of harm

• Something with the potential to cause harm

• Calculation and reduction of harm

What is the first stage in the risk assessment process.

• Record the findings

• Identify the hazards

• Evaluate the risk

• Identify who may be harmed

Is the first stage in the risk assessment process, to identify the hazard?

• True

• False

Where does the provision of PPE lie in the hierarchy of control

• First stage

• Second stage

• Third stage

• Last resort

An employer must have written policies, procedures and risk assessments if they have....

• 250 employees

• 5 employees

• 150 employees

• 50 employees

What does this picture represent ?

• Hazard report form

• Hazard check list

• Hazard Matrix

• Hazard spreadsheet

The accident pyramid states that for every major accident there are 189 near miss's?

• True

• False

What is an example of an environmental factor which can cause accidents?

• Lighting

• Lack of concentration

• Hazardous substances

• Manual handling