Assessing Risks
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What is the key difference between a hazard and a risk?
- AA hazard is something with potential to cause harm; risk is the likelihood and severity of that harm✓
- BThey are the same thing
- CA risk is more serious than a hazard
- DA hazard is a risk that has already occurred and been recorded in the log
Answer: A hazard is anything that could cause harm (e.g., machinery, electricity). Risk is the likelihood that someone will be harmed by the hazard and how severe the harm could be.
How many steps are in the basic risk assessment process?
- ASix
- BFive✓
- CFour
- DThree
Answer: The five-step process is: 1) Identify hazards, 2) Decide who might be harmed, 3) Evaluate the risk, 4) Record findings, 5) Review and update.