Steps of a Risk Assessment

Identify the Hazards

Consult Sources of Info

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Internal:External:

Identify All Routine & Non-Routine Activities

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Set up,MaintenananceCleaningOperationDismantlingTransportingWasteEmergencyOut of Norm Working Hour Risks

Decide Who Can Be Harmed & How

Normal Work Group

Maintenance Group

Out of Norm Hours Groups

Remote Working Employees

Contractors

Vulnerable Persons

Evaluate The Risks & Decide On Precautions

Factors Affecting Probability & Severity

Exposure Outcomes

Number Exposed

Duration of Exposure

Frequency of Exposure

Current Controls

Risk Evaluation

Relativistic Methods of Risk Rating

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Used in Qualitative & Semi-Qualitative RA Processes

Probabilistic Methods of Risk Rating

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Used for a quantitative RA process

ETA

FTA

Review The risk Assessment

Review Periods (MHSWR Reg 3(3))

Unexpected Monitoring Results

Change in Work Process, Work Methods, or Materials

Change in Personnel

Change in Legislation

Intro of New Plant & Mach

New Info

Passage of Time

Record Findings & Implement Them

Hazards Found

Preventative & Protective Measures in Place

Necessary Action

Prioritise

By Legal Compliance

By Public Acceptability

By Ease of Action

By Cost