Hazards or Risks

What is a hazard?

• A TV show
• A book
• A video game
• A hazard is anything with the potential to cause harm

A risk is the likelihood that a hazard will cause a specified harm to someone.

• True
• False

A risk assessment defines which workplace hazards are likely to cause harm to employees and visitors.

• True
• False

It is the employer's duty to keep everyone in the care setting safe and appoint a competent person (such as the health and safety officer) to meet the health and safety duties.

• True
• False

Slippery floors...

• ...are a good dance floor

• ...are very clean

• ...can cause slips, trips or falls

Can you identify three (3) hazards in the laboratory? (Select from the given list)

• Wire cables can cause trips.
• Water spillage can cause slips.
• The teacher; that's a major hazard. Pay extra attention!
• An open flame (the Bunsen burner).

What are the hazards in this living room in an elderly residence?

• Open medicine bottles

• Loose rugs

• Loose extension cords

• Cloth on heater

• Stairs have no railings