Why does the HASAWA requires that employers must carry out regular risks assessments?
To make sure that there are minimal dangers to their employers in a workplace.
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A risk Assessment is legally required tool used by employers to...
Identify work hazards
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Assess the risk of harm arising from these hazards
adequately control the risk.
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Risk assessments are carried out as follows
Identify the hazards. Consider the environment in which the job will be done. Which tools and materials will be used?
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Identify Who might be at risk. Think about operatives, visitors and members of the public.
Evaluate the risk. How severe is the potential injury? How likely is it going to happen? A severe injury may be possible but may also be very improbable. On the other hand a minor injury might be very likely.
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If there is an unacceptable risk, can the job be changed? Could different tools and materials be used instead?
If the risk is acceptable, what measures can be taken to reduce the risk? This could be training, special equipment and using PPE.
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What is a Method Statement?
a document that details the way a work task or process is to be completed.
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Why is a method Statement required?
It is required by law and is a useful way of recording the hazards involved in a specific task. It is used to communicate the risk and the precautions required to all those involved int he work.
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A risk Assessment is legally required tool used by employers to...
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Identify work hazards
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Assess the risk of harm arising from these hazards
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Risk assessments are carried out as follows
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Card 5
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Identify Who might be at risk. Think about operatives, visitors and members of the public.
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