Here is a comprehensive guide to the risk assessment process :
1. Identify hazards: Survey the workplace and look at what could reasonably be expected to cause harm.
2. Evaluate the risks: To evaluate a hazards risk, you have to consider how, where, how much, and how long individuals are typically exposed to a potential hazard.
3. Decide on control measures to implement: Once you have identified the hazards and evaluated the risks, you need to decide on control measures to implement.
4. Document your findings: Document your findings and implement the control measures.
5. Review your assessment and update if necessary: Review your assessment regularly and update it if necessary.
The goal of a risk assessment is to identify potential hazards and then calculate the risk or likelihood of those hazards occurring. The difference between hazards and risks is that a hazard is anything that can cause harm, while a risk is the chance that a hazard will cause harm .
It’s important to note that the steps used in risk assessment form an integral part of your organizations health and safety management plan and ensure that your organization is prepared to handle any risk .