Risk assessment Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is a risk assessment?
A process used to identify potential hazards, evaluate the level of risk, and decide on measures to reduce or control the risk.
What is a potential hazard?
Anything in the environment, equipment, or process that could cause harm, injury, or ill-health.
Give an example of a potential hazard in a workshop.
A trailing electrical cable that someone could trip over.
What is meant by personal safety?
Actions and precautions taken to protect an individual from harm while carrying out a task or using equipment.
Give one way to ensure personal safety in a workshop.
Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety goggles or gloves.
What is prevention in the context of risk assessment?
Measures taken to reduce or eliminate hazards and minimise the risk of accidents or injuries.
Give an example of a prevention measure in a design and technology classroom.
Clearly labelling machine controls and providing safety training.
Why is identifying potential hazards important?
To reduce the risk of accidents, injuries, and damage to equipment.
How can personal safety be maintained when using sharp tools?
By using the correct technique, wearing appropriate PPE, and maintaining awareness of surroundings.
Why should prevention measures be regularly reviewed?
To ensure they remain effective and adjust to any new hazards or changes in working conditions.
Name one benefit of completing a risk assessment before starting a project.
It helps protect people from harm and ensures legal and safety standards are met.
What might be included in a risk assessment for using a laser cutter?
Potential hazards like burns or eye injury, personal safety measures such as wearing safety goggles, and prevention actions like restricting access during operation.
How does a risk assessment improve the safety of a workplace?
By identifying hazards in advance and putting control measures in place to reduce the risk of accidents.
Why is personal safety the responsibility of everyone in a workshop?
Because individuals must follow rules, use equipment correctly, and look out for each other to maintain a safe environment.
What could happen if prevention measures are ignored?
Increased risk of injury, accidents, and damage to equipment or facilities.
