IOSH Assessing Risks 5

Question 1

What is a 'task-based' risk assessment?

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An assessment focused on the specific hazards and risks associated with a particular work task or activity

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An assessment of all risks in an entire building

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An assessment that only considers manual handling

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An assessment carried out by a task force

Question 2

In a 5×5 risk matrix, what would a score of 25 indicate?

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The highest possible risk — immediate action required

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The lowest possible risk

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A medium risk requiring monitoring

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An acceptable level of residual risk

Question 3

What factors should be considered when evaluating the likelihood of harm?

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Frequency of exposure, number of people exposed, effectiveness of existing controls, and human factors

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Only the type of hazard

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Only previous accident statistics

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Only the cost of control measures

Question 4

What is a 'specific' risk assessment?

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An assessment required by specific regulations, such as COSHH, manual handling or DSE

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An assessment that only identifies one hazard

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An assessment carried out at a specific time of year

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An assessment for a specific employee only

Question 5

When should a risk assessment be carried out for a new work activity?

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Before the work activity begins

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After the work has been completed

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Only if someone reports a concern

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Within 30 days of starting the activity

Question 6

What is the difference between a 'qualitative' and 'quantitative' risk assessment?

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Qualitative uses judgement and descriptive scales; quantitative uses numerical data and statistical analysis

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There is no difference

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Qualitative is more accurate than quantitative

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Quantitative does not require any data