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