Step 2 – Hazard Identification and Control Procedures

If it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the hazard, it must be minimised so far as is reasonably practicable by:

Substituting the hazard with something that gives rise to a lesser risk, or
Isolating the hazard to prevent any person coming into contact with it, or
Engineering Controls such as modifying plant and equipment to minimise the risk of injury, or
Administrative Controls such as changing or modifying work methods or procedures, or
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as issuing protective eye wear and making sure it is worn.

The next step is to assess the risk the hazard presents by using the Hazard Report and Risk Calculator.

First describe the hazard on the form in the space provided. Then make the risk assessment:

On the horizontal axis assess the likelihood of harm being caused - select from A (Common), B, C, D or E (Practically Impossible).
On the vertical axis assess what level of harm could be caused – select from 1 (Fatal or Permanent Disability), 2, 3, 4 or 5 (Less than First Aid).
Record the score where the above factors intersect on the chart.