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