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Definition
| A hazard is anything that can cause harm such as an injury to someone |
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| What is a risk assessment? |
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Definition
| risk assessment is the process undertaken to find those hazards and assess the likelihood of injury occurring. This will help the organisation to manage the risks and minimise the damage. |
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| Typical hazards in Leisure? |
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Definition
| Typical hazards in leisure: slippery poolside tiles, equipment stored badly in corridors, children getting lost or falling off a ride, electrical failures, poor lighting, slipping tripping hazards like torn carpet, hot food counters, overcrowding at a gig. |
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| What is the likelihood scale, written at the bottom of the risk assessment form? |
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Definition
Likelihood of hazard occurring:
1. Very unlikely
2. Unlikely
3. Likely
4. Very likely
5. Certain |
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| What is the severity scale, written FIRST at the bottom of the risk assessment form? |
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Definition
Severity:
1. Delay and inconvenience
2. Minor injury
3. Lost time injury(3 days or more off work)
4. Major injury
5. Death |
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| What should be included at the top of the risk assessment form? |
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1. Identify the hazards
2. Who might be affected: customers, players, audience, office and admin staff, maintenance and cleaning team, suppliers and contractors on site |
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| How do you calculate the risk rating? |
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Definition
| By multiplying the severity scale choice by the likelihood scale choice |
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| What the FOUR measures to minimise the risk? Always include four bullet points in this section |
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Definition
| 6. Measures to minimise the risk: remove the risk, changing the event, prevent access to the hazard by guarding it (e.g. barriers), change equipment for safer version, issue personal protective equipment or provide support services e.g. first aid |
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