Hazard
Anything that may cause harm, such as chemicals, electricity, working from ladders, an open drawer etc
Risk
The probability, high or low, that somebody could be harmed
Risk assessment
An important step in protecting people + businesses, as well as complying with the law. it helps you focus on the risks that really matter in the workplace - the ones with the potential to cause harm
1.
Identify the hazard
2.
Decide who might be harmed + how
3.
Evaluate the risk
4.
Control the risk
5.
Record your findings + implement any changes
6.
Review your risk assessment