Nazneen Mahaboob

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Automation Technology College (ATC)
Saturday 30th April 2016
Ms. Shazara Ali-Bocas
Question 1
a. Using an example, explain the difference between hazard and risk. (4 marks)
A hazard is something with the potential to cause harm.
For example, electric cabling is a hazard.
Risk is the likelihood that the potential would be realised and its possible consequence
and severity in terms of injury, damage or harm should it occur.
For example, since electric cabling is a hazard, if it has snagged on a sharp object, the
exposed wiring places it in a 'high-risk' category.

b. What is a suitable and sufficient risk assessment? (6 marks)

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It should identify the significant risks arising out of the work activity, and
consider all those who may be affected;
It should be appropriate to the nature of the work and be such that they remain
valid for a reasonable period of time;
The risk assessment must enable the employer to identify and prioritise the
measures to be taken;
It should identify not only the immediate injury but also the long-term risks to
health;
It should identify not only dangerous equipment and substances but also the work
processes and work organization;.
It should be systematic and comprehensive and address what actually occurs in
the workplace;
It should cover non-routine activities such as spillages and, breakdowns;
It should take account of the protective and preventative measures that have
already been introduced and check that these are effective in reducing risk;