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The purpose of a risk assessment is to identify potential causes of harm, assess the likelihood of harm occurring despite existing safeguards, and determine additional measures to further reduce the risk before accidents happen.
Hazard: Anything with the potential to cause harm, such as knives in catering.
Potential Severity: Severity of harm varies, from minor cuts requiring a plaster to serious injuries, depending on the task and equipment used.
Level of Risk: Determined by the likelihood of an event occurring and the potential severity of harm.
By conducting risk assessments, attention and resources can be directed to areas requiring preventive measures to prevent injuries or illnesses.
Risk Rating: Typically categorized from most unlikely to most likely, ranging from minor to major injuries, grouped into low, medium, and high risk.