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By Phil Hughes MBE and Ed Ferrett

Risk Assessment

Chapter 5

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 Assessment

Figure 5.1 Risk assessment

Or find an alternative to fitting a wall mounted boiler

Do not reach over work top

Fit boiler before worktop with assistance

Figure 5.2 Accident at work

Figure 5.3 FE Bird’s accident triangle

Figure 5.4 Risk assessment - 5 Steps

Figure 5 For a lone worker special 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 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 SeveritySlight 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)

Risk assessment - Hairdressers example

Risk assessment - Hairdressers example continued

Risk assessment – Cleaning Co. example

Risk assessment – Cleaning Co. example continued