IOSH Assessing Risks 3

Question 1

What is a 'dynamic risk assessment'?

Accepted Answer

A continuous, on-the-spot assessment of changing risks during work

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A risk assessment that is filed electronically

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A risk assessment carried out by a team

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A risk assessment that uses computer software

Question 2

Which regulation specifically requires employers to carry out risk assessments?

Accepted Answer

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

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The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

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The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2022

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The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013

Question 3

Employers with five or more employees must do what with their risk assessments?

Accepted Answer

Record the significant findings in writing

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Submit them to the HSE annually

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Display them on the staff noticeboard

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Have them approved by an external auditor

Question 4

What is a 'generic' risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment that covers common activities or hazards applicable across similar situations

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A risk assessment specific to one individual task

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A risk assessment carried out by a generic worker

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A risk assessment that does not identify any specific hazards

Question 5

What should be done if a risk assessment reveals that current controls are inadequate?

Accepted Answer

Implement additional control measures as soon as reasonably practicable

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Ignore it if no accidents have occurred

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Wait until the next scheduled review to take action

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Only act if the HSE issues an improvement notice

Question 6

What is 'residual risk'?

Accepted Answer

The risk that remains after all reasonably practicable control measures have been applied

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The risk that exists before any control measures are applied

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The risk of the control measure itself failing

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The risk associated with emergency procedures