IOSH Assessing Risks 2

Question 1

What does 'likelihood' mean in the context of risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

The probability or chance that harm will occur

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The cost of an accident

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The number of people exposed to a hazard

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The type of injury that could result

Question 2

What does 'severity' mean in the context of risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

The potential consequence or seriousness of the harm that could result

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How often an accident occurs

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The number of hazards identified

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How quickly a control measure can be implemented

Question 3

Which groups of people must be specifically considered in a risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

All who might be affected, including visitors, contractors, young workers, new/expectant mothers and people with disabilities

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Only full-time permanent employees

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Only those in high-risk job roles

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Only workers who have had previous accidents

Question 4

How often should a risk assessment be reviewed?

Accepted Answer

Regularly, and whenever there are significant changes or new information

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Only when an accident occurs

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Every ten years

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Only when requested by the HSE

Question 5

What is a 'suitable and sufficient' risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

One that identifies significant hazards, evaluates the risks properly, and is appropriate for the work activity

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One that identifies every possible hazard, no matter how trivial

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One that is carried out by an external consultant only

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One that uses the most complex methodology available

Question 6

What is the hierarchy of control measures?

Accepted Answer

A ranked sequence of control strategies from most to least effective: elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE

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A list of PPE options ranked by cost

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A management structure for safety officers

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The order in which risk assessments should be completed