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