1.Identifying Hazards2. Assess the Risks3. Control the risks

Identifying HazardsLooking at your service.

• How is the work done? • Is it safe? Is there awkward lifting required?• Is equipment appropriately handled?• Do some work practices cause injury or

sickness?• Are workers properly trained?• Is maintenance adequate?

Talk to other Staff and users

• Include Occupational Health and Safety Issues in your regular meetings.

• Make them an agenda item so that it is not overlooked.

Fill out an OHS checklist for hazard identification

• A checklist will help you to remember all the most likely hazards.

• The checklist should cover indoor and outdoor areas for the following :

• Manual handling, infection control, chemical hazards, electrical safety, slipping /tripping hazards, ergonomics, emergency procedures, first Aid and obstructions to walkways.

Read through records to check for Hazards that have been reported

• All accidents should be recorded by law.• An accident/illness book may help to prevent

further accidents if the information is monitored regularly. Is there unfortunately a pattern of injuries?

• This will help to identify problem tasks or situations.

• All incident records should be kept in the one place for efficiency.

Access information available

• Unions, safety authorities, and support agencies are available to assist with the resolution of any issues.

ASSESS THE RISKS

What is the outcome likely to be?How likely is it?

How dangerous is the risk?

Likelihood↓ Consequences→

Insignificant problem

Minor Medium Major catastrophic

Nearly a certainty90% chance

Hazard fixed immediately & easily

Some smalladjustment required

Time and resources required to fix are disruptive

Workplace is significantly affected

Workplace closure required- may not recover

Very likely50-90% chance

High High Extreme Extreme Extreme

Moderately likely10-50%chance

Medium High High Extreme Extreme

Not very likely3-10%

Low Low Medium High Extreme

Rare< 3% chance

Low Low Medium High High

Risk Assessment Table

Hierarchy of Control

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