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What is a Hazard ?

A hazard is ANYTHING with the potential to cause harm

Harm could be -

Hazard and Risk Perception in a death

injury
multi-cultural workforce illness
asset damage
environmental damage
23 & 24 October 2019, MPAM Hong Kong office CSR damage

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What is a Risk ? Why do we struggle with them ?

A Risk is the LIKELIHOOD of a Hazard realizing its harm; Different life experience - Been involved in an accident ?

multiplied by Different exposure to Hazards and Risks - Work / Home

The CONSEQUENCE (SEVERITY) of that harm Different types of Hazard and Risk - Office v Construction site

Different culture - More / Less Risk averse

Age ???
What are the seven most dangerous words in the world ?
WE HAVE ALWAYS DONE IT THAT WAY !!!!!

Different perception

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What is the Hazard ? What is the Risk ?

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Perception - Don’t always believe your eyes Perception - Don’t always believe your eyes

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Perception - Don’t always believe your eyes How can we manage this ?

Set standards

Develop procedures

COMMUNICATION
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Education

Reinforcement / Monitoring

Sanctions

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How can we manage this ? Any Questions ?

We cannot expect this person to work safely without all of the above

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