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What is a Hazard?
A hazard is something with the potential to cause harm.
It is an act or condition that has the potential to cause damage to plant or equipment, or result in an illness or injury to the person. Hazards can be categorised by the type of outcome, energy exchange process or geographic location, e.g. manual handling hazards or slips and trips or office hazards. This may include chemical substances, work environment, operating equipment, work processes and/or violence in the workplace.
Systematic approach to the management of hazards and associated risks
The aim of the risk management approach is to minimise the likelihood or consequence of a particular risk to a level that is minimal and that we are prepared to accept.
The risk management process includes:
- Identification of a hazard
- Identification of the associated risk
- Assessment of the associated risk
- Controlling the risk using the hierarchy of control
- Documenting the process
- Monitor and review of the process
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