S3 Risk assessment: purpose, with an industry example (5 marks) · Industrial Technology Timber

S3 · Risk assessment: purpose, with an industry example (5 marks)

Fits: 2016 Q16(a) (5) · 127 words · 4 chunks

S3.1 · PurposeThe purpose of risk assessment is to identify hazards, assess how likely and how severe the harm could be, and decide on controls to eliminate or minimise the risk before work starts.S3.2 · StepsIt follows four steps: identify the hazard, assess the risk (likelihood × consequence), control it using the hierarchy of control, and review the controls.S3.3 · ExampleFor example, before a cabinet maker uses a spindle moulder, a risk assessment identifies hazards such as contact with cutters, kickback, noise and dust. It rates the risk as high and sets controls: guards and power-feed, dust extraction, hearing and eye protection, and only trained, authorised operators.S3.4 · OutcomeThis protects workers, meets the employer's legal duty under the WHS Act, and reduces injuries, sick leave and costs, making the business more efficient.

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