Health and safety risk
Health and safety risk concerns the likelihood and consequences of harm to people from hazards associated with work or other relevant activities. A hazard is a source of potential harm; risk depends on exposure and circumstances. Control decisions must consider applicable duties and suitable precautions, rather than relying only on expected financial loss.
Worked example
An unguarded moving machine part is a hazard. The risk depends on how people can encounter it, and a suitable guard and safe system of work can reduce exposure.
Common mistake
Using hazard and risk interchangeably or assuming a history without injuries proves the absence of significant risk.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | SBL | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |