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You are writing a risk assessment for a new site.

What should you do after identifying the hazards?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Buy PPE for every hazard
  2. B. Wait for an accident to see which hazards matter
  3. C. Decide who might be harmed and how
  4. D. File it away without telling anyone
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. PPE comes last, after other controls.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Risk assessment is about preventing harm before it happens.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says after identifying hazards, decide who might be harmed and how, then decide on controls.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. The findings need to be acted on and shared.

Explanation

Managing risk: identify hazards, decide who could be harmed and how, decide on controls, record your findings and review them.

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