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