bizSAFE Risk Assessment

Question 1

What is a Risk Assessment (RA) as required under Singapore's WSH Act?

Accepted Answer

A systematic process of identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures in the workplace

Answer

Under the WSH Act and WSH (Risk Management) Regulations, employers must conduct Risk Assessments to identify workplace hazards, evaluate the likelihood and severity of harm, and implement appropriate control measures.

Question 2

What is the hierarchy of control measures used in Singapore workplace risk management?

Accepted Answer

Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE (in order of effectiveness)

Answer

The hierarchy of controls prioritises elimination (most effective) through to PPE (least effective). Singapore's WSH guidelines follow this internationally recognised hierarchy.

Question 3

Under Singapore's WSH (Risk Management) Regulations, how often must Risk Assessments be reviewed?

Accepted Answer

At least once every 3 years, or when there are significant changes to work processes

Answer

Risk Assessments must be reviewed at least every 3 years. They should also be reviewed after any accident, near-miss, or when there are significant changes to work processes, equipment, or materials.

Question 4

What is a 'hazard' in workplace safety terminology used in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Any source, situation, or act with the potential to cause harm in terms of injury, ill health, or a combination of these

Answer

A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm — this includes physical hazards (machinery), chemical hazards (toxic substances), biological hazards, ergonomic hazards, and psychosocial hazards.

Question 5

What is the risk matrix commonly used in Singapore workplace risk assessments?

Accepted Answer

A matrix combining likelihood (probability) and severity (consequence) to determine risk level

Answer

The risk matrix plots the likelihood of a hazardous event occurring against the severity of its potential consequences, producing a risk rating (e.g., low, medium, high) that determines the priority of control measures.

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