Risk Assessment

Hazard:
"Something with the potential to cause harm"
Examples:

 Machinery
 Chemicals
 Vehicles
 Noise/vibration
 Stress
 Violence
 Ergonomics
 Biological etc.

Risk:
"The likelihood of harm from a hazard being realised"

Risk = Likelihood x Severity

For example, electricity is a hazard. In normal conditions, with insulated, enclosed electrical equipment that is
tested, the risk of harm from electricity is low.

If you remove the insulation and work with live components, the risk is high.

Accident:

Incident:

Near miss: