Risk Assessment: Identifying Workplace Hazards

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What is the primary goal of a risk assessment?

  • To identify and minimize potential hazards in the workplace (correct)
  • To enhance workplace safety culture and employee well-being
  • To comply with regulatory requirements
  • To reduce costs associated with accidents and illnesses

Which step in the risk assessment process involves determining the level of risk based on severity and probability?

  • Risk Control
  • Hazard Identification
  • Risk Prioritization
  • Risk Evaluation (correct)

What type of risk assessment uses numerical values to evaluate risk?

  • Qualitative Risk Assessment
  • Quantitative Risk Assessment (correct)
  • Risk Prioritization
  • Hazard Identification

What is the primary benefit of conducting a risk assessment?

<p>Identifying and mitigating hazards to ensure a safe working environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of risk prioritization in the risk assessment process?

<p>To identify the most critical risks that require immediate attention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of implementing controls to mitigate or eliminate identified risks?

<p>Minimizing or eliminating risks to ensure a safe working environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When adding a new lighting point to an existing circuit using red-coloured wires for phase conductor, what is the License Electrical Worker required to do?

<p>Disconnect the main power supply before starting the work (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to disconnect the main power supply before adding a new lighting point to an existing circuit?

<p>To prevent electrical shock or injury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when adding a new lighting point to an existing circuit?

<p>Ensuring the safety of the worker and others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a License Electrical Worker when adding a new lighting point to an existing circuit?

<p>To ensure the electrical installation meets the safety standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the License Electrical Worker when working on an existing electrical circuit?

<p>To ensure the safety of the worker and others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Risk Assessment

A systematic process to identify, evaluate, and prioritize workplace hazards.

Risk Assessment Steps

  1. Hazard Identification; 2. Risk Evaluation; 3. Risk Prioritization; 4. Risk Control.

Hazard Identification

Identifying potential dangers including physical, chemical, biological, and psychological factors.

Risk Evaluation

Assessing the likelihood and impact of each hazard.

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Risk Prioritization

Ranking risks to address the most critical ones first.

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Risk Control

Implementing measures to reduce or eliminate identified risks.

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Qualitative Risk Assessment

Subjective assessment: assigns categories like high, medium, or low.

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Quantitative Risk Assessment

Objective assessment: Uses numerical values for probability and severity.

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Importance of Risk Assessment

Reduces accidents, ensures compliance, enhances safety, and cuts down costs.

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Hazard Identification (Workplace)

Examine workplace to spot dangers: physical, chemical, biological and psychological.

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Risk Evaluation (Impact)

Determines the chance and effect of each hazard

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Study Notes

Risk Assessment

Definition

  • A systematic process to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential hazards in the workplace
  • Aims to minimize or eliminate risks to ensure a safe working environment

Steps Involved in Risk Assessment

  1. Hazard Identification
    • Identify potential hazards in the workplace, including physical, chemical, biological, and psychological factors
    • Consider tasks, processes, and equipment used
  2. Risk Evaluation
    • Assess the likelihood and potential impact of each identified hazard
    • Determine the level of risk (high, medium, low) based on severity and probability
  3. Risk Prioritization
    • Identify the most critical risks that require immediate attention
    • Develop a plan to mitigate or eliminate the prioritized risks
  4. Risk Control
    • Implement controls to mitigate or eliminate identified risks
    • Monitor and review the effectiveness of controls

Types of Risk Assessments

  • Qualitative Risk Assessment: Subjective evaluation of risk, often using a simple scale (e.g., high, medium, low)
  • Quantitative Risk Assessment: Objective evaluation of risk, using numerical values (e.g., probability, severity)

Importance of Risk Assessment

  • Helps to identify and mitigate hazards, reducing the risk of accidents and illnesses
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
  • Enhances workplace safety culture and employee well-being
  • Reduces costs associated with accidents, injuries, and illnesses

Risk Assessment

  • A systematic process to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential hazards in the workplace to minimize or eliminate risks and ensure a safe working environment.

Steps Involved in Risk Assessment

  • Identify potential hazards in the workplace, including physical, chemical, biological, and psychological factors, considering tasks, processes, and equipment used.
  • Assess the likelihood and potential impact of each identified hazard to determine the level of risk (high, medium, low) based on severity and probability.
  • Identify the most critical risks that require immediate attention and develop a plan to mitigate or eliminate prioritized risks.
  • Implement controls to mitigate or eliminate identified risks and monitor and review the effectiveness of controls.

Types of Risk Assessments

  • Qualitative Risk Assessment: Subjective evaluation of risk, often using a simple scale (e.g., high, medium, low).
  • Quantitative Risk Assessment: Objective evaluation of risk, using numerical values (e.g., probability, severity).

Importance of Risk Assessment

  • Helps to identify and mitigate hazards, reducing the risk of accidents and illnesses.
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Enhances workplace safety culture and employee well-being.
  • Reduces costs associated with accidents, injuries, and illnesses.

When adding a new lighting point to an existing circuit using red-coloured wires for phase conductor, what is the License Electrical Worker (LEW) required to do?

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