Risk Assessment

Indentify hazards and risk factors

Analize and evaluate the risk associated

Determine appropiate ways to eliminate the hazard

The Canadian Standards Association

-Risk assessment
-Hazard identification
-Risk analysis
-Risk evaluation
-Risk control

What is the goals of risk assessment

-Identify who may be at risk
-Determine whether a control program is required
-Prevent injuries or illnesses
-Evaluate hazard
-Remove that hazard or minimize the levels of risk
-The goal is to try to created a safer and healthier workplace