RISK ASSESSMENT AWARENESS SESSION

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SECTION 1: HAZARD AND RISK

1. What is the definition of a hazard in the context of workplace safety?

a) A potential source of harm or adverse health effects

b) A written report of safety incidents

c) A safety protocol for handling emergencies

2. What are the main types of hazards in a workplace?

a) Physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial

b) Internal and external

c) Primary and secondary

3. How are hazards typically spotted in the workplace?

a) Through regular safety inspections and employee reports

b) By conducting annual risk assessments

c) By analyzing financial records

4. What is the fundamental difference between a hazard and a risk in a workplace setting?

a) Hazards represent potential dangers, while risks are the likelihood of harm.

b) Hazards are certain events, while risks are uncertain events.

c) Hazards and risks are the same thing.

5. Name three types of hazards commonly found in the workplace.

a) _______________ b)_______________ c)_______________

6. How are hazards typically spotted or identified in a workplace environment?

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SECTION 2: RISK MANAGEMENT

1. What is the Risk Management process designed to achieve?

a) Minimize or mitigate risks to an acceptable level

b) Eliminate all risks completely

c) Document workplace incidents

2. When should a risk assessment be conducted within an organization?

a) Before implementing new processes or changes

b) Only when accidents occur

c) At the end of each fiscal year

3. How is risk assessed in the context of workplace safety?

a) By evaluating the likelihood and severity of potential harm

b) By conducting employee surveys

c) By comparing different departments

4. What does the acronym RAM stand for in Risk Management?

a) Risk Assessment Matrix

b) Random Access Memory

c) Risk Analysis Model

5. What does ALARP stand for, and what does it mean in risk management?

a) As Low As Reasonably Practicable, minimizing risks to a level where the cost, time, and
effort required is justified by the reduction in risk.

b) As Low As Rapidly Practicable, eliminating all risks quickly.

c) As Low As Required by Regulations and Policies, following safety guidelines exactly.

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SECTION 3: HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

1. What does the "Hierarchy of Controls" refer to in the context of risk management?

a) A framework for prioritizing and selecting control measures to reduce risks

b) A corporate organizational structure

c) A list of potential hazards in the workplace

2. Describe the Hierarchy of Controls and its purpose in risk management.

a) The Hierarchy of Controls is a prioritized system for selecting the most effective risk control
measures, with the goal of minimizing risks in the workplace.

b) The Hierarchy of Controls is a list of potential risks in the workplace.

c) The Hierarchy of Controls is a bureaucratic concept with no practical application.

3. What is the Hierarchy of Controls, and why is it important in risk management?

4. What is the primary objective of the Hierarchy of Controls in occupational safety?

5. What are the five levels in the Hierarchy of Controls, in descending order of preference?
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SECTION 4: STEPS OF RISK ASSESSMENT

1. What are the steps involved in a typical risk assessment process?

a) Identification, risk analysis, control, and monitoring

b) Budgeting, marketing, production, and customer service

c) Hiring, training, and supervision

2. What is the first step in the risk assessment process?

3. What is the final step in the risk assessment process?

4. List and briefly describe the steps involved in a typical risk assessment process.

5. Why is it important to follow a structured set of steps in the risk assessment process?

a) To make the process more complicated

b) To ensure consistency and thoroughness

c) To speed up the assessment process

d) To eliminate the need for control measures

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SECTION 5: FAMILIARIZATION WITH TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

1. Define "Residual Risk" in the context of risk assessment.

a) The risk that remains after control measures have been implemented

b) The initial risk before any control measures are considered

c) The risk associated with employee turnover

2. Provide definitions for the following terms:

a) Risk

b) Hazard

c) ALARP

d) RAM

e) Control measures

3. What is the term used to describe the process of evaluating risks and determining
appropriate measures to control them?

4. What is the purpose of familiarizing yourself with key terms and definitions related to
risk assessment?

a) To impress colleagues with your vocabulary

b) To confuse others during safety meetings

c) To facilitate effective communication and understanding

d) To avoid any involvement in risk assessment activities

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SECTION 6: STANDARD FORMAT OF RISK ASSESSMENT

1. Provide an overview of the standard format for conducting risk assessments.

a) Typically includes hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control measures, and
ongoing monitoring and review.

b) It's a freeform report with no specific structure.

c) It only includes a list of potential hazards.

2. What is the purpose of the standard format for conducting risk assessments?

a) To make risk assessments more complex and time-consuming.

b) To provide a consistent structure for evaluating and mitigating risks.

c) To discourage risk assessment altogether.

3. What are the common components of such a format?