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# Introduction * A presentation on how to perform a risk assessment, and hazard control ## Risk Assessment and Hazard Control ### What is a Hazard? * Any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death to personnel; damage to or loss of equipment or property; or mission d...

# Introduction * A presentation on how to perform a risk assessment, and hazard control ## Risk Assessment and Hazard Control ### What is a Hazard? * Any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death to personnel; damage to or loss of equipment or property; or mission degradation. ### What is a Risk? * An expression of possible loss, adverse outcome, or negative consequence such as injury, illness in terms of probability and severity. ### What is Risk Assessment? * A process to identify hazards and assess the risk associated with those hazards ### Why Assess Risk? * Increase operational capabilities * Minimize risk to acceptable levels * Enhance decision making * Provide a rational means to allocate resources * Reduce mishaps ### Principles of Risk Management 1. Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost. 2. Accept no unnecessary risk. 3. Anticipate and manage risk by planning. 4. Make risk decisions at the right level. ### 5 Steps of Risk Assessment 1. Identify hazards 2. Assess hazards to determine the risk 3. Develop controls & make decisions 4. Implement controls 5. Supervise & Evaluate ## Step 1. Identify Hazards * Experience * Common Sense * Hazard Analysis * Preliminary Hazard List * Brainstorming * Checklists ### Hazard Categories * Environmental * Facility * Equipment * Material * Process / Procedure * People ## Step 2. Assess Hazards ### Risk Assessment Matrix | | Catastrophic | Critical | Marginal | Negligible | | :--------------------- | :------------------ | :---------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | **Frequent** | **H** 1 | **H** 5 | **H** 9 | **M** 13 | | **Likely** | **H** 2 | **H** 6 | **M** 10 | **L** 14 | | **Occasional** | **H** 3 | **M** 7 | **L** 11 | **L** 15 | | **Seldom** | **M** 4 | **L** 8 | **L** 12 | **L** 16 | | **Unlikely** | **L** 5 | **L** 10 | **L** 15 | **L** 20 | ### Definitions for Probability * Frequent: Occurs often * Likely: Occurs several times * Occasional: Occurs sporadically * Seldom: Unlikely, but could occur * Unlikely: Improbable ### Definitions for Severity * Catastrophic: Death, permanent total disability, major property damage * Critical: Permanent partial disability, major injury or illness, significant property damage * Marginal: Minor injury or illness, minor property damage * Negligible: First aid, slight property damage ### Risk Assessment Code (RAC) * 1 or 2 -Critical Risk: Immediate action required * 3, 4, or 5 - Serious Risk: Requires action as soon as possible * 6 or 7 - Moderate Risk: Requires future action * 8 or lower - Low Risk: Requires monitoring ## Step 3. Develop Controls & Make Decisions ### Characteristics of Good Controls * Feasible - Can be implemented * Acceptable - Within established standards * Suitable - Removes the hazard or controls the risk ### Categories of Controls * Engineering Controls: physical changes to the work environment * Administrative Controls: written policies, procedures, or training to minimize risk. * Personal Protective Equipment: last line of defense ### Hierarchy of Controls 1. Elimination 2. Substitution 3. Engineering Controls 4. Administrative Controls 5. PPE ## Step 4. Implement Controls * Ensure controls are understood * Ensure controls are in place * Accountability ## Step 5. Supervise & Evaluate ### Supervision * Ensure standards are maintained ### Evaluation * Determine effectiveness of controls * Identify the need for more stringent controls ## Summary * Risk assessment is a tool * Not a substitute for experience, common sense, leadership, and teamwork * Requires judgment and experience ## Questions?