A risk assessment is a way of identifying any hazards associated with the experiment and provide possible methods to prevent or minimise the risks.

A "hazard" is defined as anything that can cause harm, and the "risk" is the likelihood that harm will occur from the hazard

A table is an excellent way to present your risk assessment

Remember, you have to specify the type of harm that can occur because of the hazard. It is not enough to simply identify the hazard

• Do not write: "Scissors are sharp"

• Instead, you have to write: "Scissors are sharp and can cause cuts and injury to the user"