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SIMPLE HAZARD ASSESSMENT TOOL INSTRUCTIONS
Rate the Risk
In the lifting example we have entered a "Yes" in the Likelihood column and a "Yes" in the Consequence
column. We have 2 Yes's. If we look in the table in the bottom in the Rating column, we see that the risk
for two Yes's is "High Risk".
If you have used this tool for several tasks it is a good idea to prioritize what tasks you will work on first.
Where can you get the biggest bang for your buck?
Recommend Controls
Since the hazard in our example is high risk we would like to reduce the risk and control the hazard.
Try to think of ways that you can eliminate the requirement to lift the heavy box off the floor. For
example can a pallet truck/dolly be used to move the box or can the box be emptied from where it
is delivered.
Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Controls
After your control has been implemented check back to ensure the control that you recommended
is working and has not created new hazards.
Running the new task with the controls implemented through the tool is a good way to do this.
In our example, in the Evaluate column, we described how well the controls worked. Evaluating the
control or controls is important to make sure that they are working and that they remain effective
over time.
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