HSE Tool – Risk Assessment
Understanding Mechanical Hazards in the Workplace
Mechanical hazards are types of hazards that are caused by the use of machinery. They can be present in [...]
When is Risk Assessment Necessary: Identifying Situations that Require Risk Evaluation
Risk assessment (RA) is a process of identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks or hazards. RA is typically carried [...]
Risk Assessment
Risk is the potential for a particular hazard to occur and cause harm or damage. In the context of [...]
Information Sources Used in Identifying Hazards and Assessing Risk
External Information Sources External information sources include: National governmental enforcement agencies such as the UK’s HSE (www.hse.gov.uk), the USA’s [...]
Hazard Detection Techniques
Before risk can effectively be managed, it is important to identify any hazards in the workplace; the following are some [...]
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Fault tree analysis (FTA) is a type of failure analysis in which an undesired state of a system is examined. [...]
Risk Assessment Steps
Guidance for Use of the RAM The starting point for a RAM assessment is an understanding of the Hazard in its context (activity, location etc.), or an understanding of the particular potential incident being considered.