Introduction: Risk is an ever-present part of our daily lives, at work and at home. Risk is affected by several factors for example, the risk of falling off a ladder will be affected by its stability, the distance you fall, your ability to use the ladder and your method of working.

SSoW: Safe systems of work are ways of working to minimise risk. In general, there are three types: 1. Safe work procedures methods of carrying out tasks safely 2. permit-to-work systems formal written systems to control certain types of work that are potentially hazardous. A permit to work specifies the work to be done and the precautions to be taken and is typically used for high-risk tasks, such as working with high-voltage electrical equipment, working in confined spaces, hot work (welding or burning), and work at height. 3. Safety rules lists of dos and donts, such as hearing protection must be worn in this area or in case of an emergency, phone.