IOSH Assessing Risks 4

Question 1

What is meant by 'ALARP' in risk management?

Accepted Answer

As Low As Reasonably Practicable

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All Levels Are Reported Properly

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Always Look At Risk Potential

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Assessed Levels And Risk Priorities

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard?

Accepted Answer

Legionella bacteria in water systems

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Asbestos fibres

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Noise from machinery

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Trailing cables

Question 3

What is a 'risk rating' and how is it typically calculated?

Accepted Answer

It is calculated by multiplying the likelihood score by the severity score

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It is the total number of hazards in a workplace

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It is the cost of implementing control measures

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It is the number of employees exposed to a hazard

Question 4

Why is it important to identify who might be harmed during a risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

To ensure control measures protect everyone who could be affected, including vulnerable groups

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To allocate blame after an accident

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To reduce the number of people in the workplace

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To decide who should carry out the risk assessment

Question 5

What role do accident and ill-health records play in risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

They help identify patterns, recurring hazards, and areas where current controls may be failing

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They are only needed for RIDDOR reporting

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They are only relevant for insurance claims

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They should not be used in risk assessments due to data protection

Question 6

What is the purpose of a risk assessment action plan?

Accepted Answer

To set out what additional controls are needed, who is responsible, and by when

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To list the names of everyone who has read the risk assessment

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To record the names of people who have been injured

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To document the cost of all safety equipment purchased