Risk Management
This is the first step in the risk management process, where potential hazards are identified.
What is risk identification?
This term refers to a sudden, unplanned event that causes injury, illness, or property damage.
What is an incident or accident?
A wet floor is an example of this type of hazard
What is a slip hazard?
This is the most effective method of hazard control, aiming to completely remove the hazard from the workplace.
What is elimination?
This color is commonly used on safety signs to indicate a warning or caution, such as for slipping or tripping hazards.
What is yellow?
These are controls put in place to either eliminate or reduce risks in the workplace.
What are risk control measures?
After an incident occurs, this is the first step in an investigation process.
What is gathering information or data collection?
Identify the hazard type: Poorly maintained electrical equipment that could cause shocks.
What is an electrical hazard?
This type of control places a physical barrier between workers and hazards, such as machine guards or isolation.
This shape is typically used for stop or prohibition signs to signal that certain actions are not allowed.
What is a circle or circular sign?
This type of assessment helps organizations understand the likelihood and severity of identified risks.
What is a risk assessment?
This type of report, required by ISO 45001, documents the details of incidents or near misses to prevent future occurrences.
This term refers to the practice of visually inspecting the workplace for any potential hazards.
What is a hazard assessment or safety inspection?
This safety procedure is essential for ensuring that machines are properly shut off and cannot be started up again during maintenance or repair.
What is Lockout/Tagout?
A sign with a flame symbol often indicates this type of hazard in a workplace.
What is a fire or flammable hazard?
This risk control method involves changing the way people work to reduce potential hazards.
What is administrative control?
This term refers to an incident that didn’t cause harm but had the potential to do so.
This type of hazard results from repetitive motions, awkward postures, or excessive force, often leading to musculoskeletal disorders.
What is an ergonomic hazard?
Often used as a last line of defense, this control method relies on workers protecting themselves.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
This symbol, showing a skull and crossbones, warns workers about the presence of these dangerous substances.
What are toxic or poisonous materials?
ISO 45001 requires organizations to consider these two factors when calculating or prioritizing risks.
What are likelihood and consequence?
In an investigation, identifying this underlying factor can help prevent similar incidents in the future.
This type of hazard includes stress, bullying, and fatigue, which can impact mental health and overall safety. What is it referred to in ISO?
What is a psychosocial hazard?
This system is a formal process used to control hazardous work activities and ensure safety measures are in place before starting tasks like hot work or confined space entry.
What is a Permit to Work?
A red square or rectangle with a white cross typically indicates the location of this type of emergency equipment
What is a first aid kit or first aid station?