Risk assessment

What is the correct sequence for carrying out a risk assessment?

Identify hazards, decide who might be harmed, decide on precautions, record findings, implement, review assessment.

The legislation that governs health and safety in work place

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

An action plan arising from a risk assessment in the salon may contain ........

Training needs for staff members and an outline of staff responsibilities.

A risk assessment identifies potential hazards and assesses the risks. Risks are categorized as high, medium or low. True / False?

True

Faulty electrical equipment poses a high risk to clients and staff. True / False?

True.

The role of the HSA is

overall responsibility for the administration and enforcement of health and safety at work in Ireland. Monitor compliance with legislation at the workplace and can take enforcement action (up to and including prosecutions).

Hazard

potential to do harm

A risk assessment is carried out.....

Before using a new product or piece of equipment.

An obstruction to a fire exit is a hazard, but the risk of endangering someone's life is low. True / False?

False.

Employees working with poor posture can lead to .....?

Musculoskeletal disorders.

COSHH, or The control of substances hazardous to health is concerned with ........?

The use of chemicals in the workplace.

A risk assessment is carried out to identify and minimize the impact of hazards, True / False?

True

Risk assessment

is an essential part of risk management and is the overall process of. risk identification, risk analysis and risk evaluation

Risk

likelihood of defined harm to occur from specific hazard

Safety Statement

represents a commitment to their safety and health. It should state how the employer will ensure their safety and health and state the resources necessary to maintain and review safety and health laws and standards. The Safety Statement should influence all work activities