Risk Assessment
... There are many regulations, laws and guidelines that deal with Health and Safety and risk assessment. ... After a risk assessment is carried out, the employer must use risk control measures. ... Risk Assessments, can be summed up by using the Five Step System: Step 1. ... Decide who might be harmed and how (Risk= The likelihood of it happening). ... Evaluate the risks and decide whether or not existing protective measures are adequate or if more needs to be done (This is the Risk Assessment). ... Ensure that the assessment is reviewed at regular intervals and revised if there are changes to working practices, always taking into account the capabilities of the individual.