Assessing Risks Flashcards
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What is a 'dynamic risk assessment'?
Answer: A continuous, on-the-spot assessment of changing risks during work
A dynamic risk assessment is a continuous process of identifying, assessing and managing risks in real time, particularly when conditions change or are unpredictable. It is commonly used by emergency services, lone workers and those in changing environments.
Which regulation specifically requires employers to carry out risk assessments?
Answer: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 specifically requires employers to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to health and safety of their employees and others affected by their undertaking.
Employers with five or more employees must do what with their risk assessments?
Answer: Record the significant findings in writing
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers with five or more employees must record the significant findings of their risk assessments. This includes the hazards identified, who is at risk, and the control measures in place.
What is a 'generic' risk assessment?
Answer: A risk assessment that covers common activities or hazards applicable across similar situations
A generic risk assessment covers common activities or hazards that are similar across different locations or situations. It provides a useful starting point but must be adapted to reflect the specific conditions of each workplace or task.
What should be done if a risk assessment reveals that current controls are inadequate?
Answer: Implement additional control measures as soon as reasonably practicable
If a risk assessment identifies that existing controls are not sufficient, additional measures must be implemented as soon as reasonably practicable. Waiting for an incident or enforcement action would be a breach of duty.
What is 'residual risk'?
Answer: The risk that remains after all reasonably practicable control measures have been applied
Residual risk is the level of risk that remains after all reasonably practicable control measures have been put in place. Some level of residual risk may be acceptable if it has been reduced to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).