6.3(3.4)

6.3(3.4)Take action to address any hazards in accordance with workplace procedures and legal requirements

To prepare for any hazardous situation you feel may cause harm to anyone, the best way is a risk assessment. Through this you are able to see what you can manage about the situation or change, to secure maximum safety.

For example, handling heavy equipment has possible risks - Someone lifting incorrectly and dropping the heavy equipment.
Risk assessments let you measure what the probability of the risk is (High, Medium or Low).

As in my risk assessment, one of the management procedures is to try and get as many people to help carry the heavy equipment. A risk assessment also gives the opportunity for you to let your colleagues around you understand the situation and what procedures will be taken for safety. 

Risk assessments allow you to think about any possibly risks that could happen. Even if the risk is slight, you should always be prepared.

EXAMPLE OF A RISK ASSESSMENT

Handling heavy / electrical equipment

Hazard	Impact	Likelihood (High/Medium/Low)	Management	By
Lifting heavy equipment	Someone may pick up equipment in the incorrect way and injure themselves	Medium	Preparation beforehand, getting as many as people to lift the heavy equipment, making sure people know how to lift in the correct way	Lucy Nagle
Lifting heavy equipment	Someone may drop the heavy equipment	Medium	Gaining as much help to lift the equipment or placing it on a cart for ease of movement	Lucy Nagle