g.1, not
be over complicated. steam boilers)
● Vehicles (e.g. most firms the commercial, service and light
industrial sector, the hazards are few and simple. there record show that proper check was made?
Definition
Risk assessments need suitable
and sufficient, not perfect. air powered tools)
● Pressure systems (e.
STEP 1
List only hazards which you could reasonably expect result significant
harm under the conditions prevailing your workplace.
Risk assessments need suitable and sufficient, not perfect. shows that the
company has done what the law requires.g. from poorly maintained partly
installed floors and stairs)
● Fire (e. Checking them com-
mon sense but necessary. drills)
● Accidental discharge cartridge operated tools
● High pressure air from airlines (e. blades)
● Rotating parts hand tools (e.Basic Electrical Installation Work
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There need show how the assessment was made, provided you can
show that:
1.g. from battery acid)
● Moving parts machinery (e. 8. The two
main points are:
1. from flammable materials you might using, such as
solvents)
● Chemicals (e.g. you dealt with all obvious and significant hazards
4. the precautions are reasonable and the remaining risk low
5.g.
Completing risk assessment
When completing risk assessment such that shown Fig.g.
File away the written assessment dedicated file for future reference or
use. fork lift trucks)
. proper check was made
2. can help HSE inspector questions the company’s precautions
or the company becomes involved any legal action.g. Are the precautions reasonable?
2. you asked those who might affected
3.
STEP 5
Review the assessments from time time and revise them necessary. Use the following
examples guide:
● Slipping tripping hazards (e. you informed your employees about your findings
