Describe the differences between hazards and risks
Hazards and risks are often perceived to mean the same thing, an accident that can occur in everyday life; however there is a difference in their definition.
A hazard occurs when there is a situation or a factor that could potentially harm someone in one way or another. An example of a hazard is a wet floor - which can create the risk of someone falling over - which can then cause someone to hurt themselves.
The hazard comes before the risk. However if the hazard is not removed, that gives the opportunity for someone to seriously hurt themselves. This is the risk, the probability that someone will injure themselves when exposed to a hazardous situation.
Risk assessments are put in place (especially for places of work and in schools) for these exact types of situations to be prevented diligently.
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