1B Develop procedures for hazard identification, assessment and risk control

A hazard is anything that might cause injury or ill health to anyone in your workplace, or damage to property or the environment.

A risk is the likelihood of a hazard resulting in an injury or illness, and the predicted severity of that potential injury or illness.

All workplaces are different – hazards present in one community services environment may not be present in another. Developing procedures for hazard identification, assessment and control are an important and mandatory requirement under WHS legislation.

When developing hazard and risk management procedures, it is important that you consult with all the necessary people and clearly document the process and any outcomes of the process.