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