Learning Objective 2

1.2 - Understand risks to health and safety in different situations

Identifying risks to health and safety 'on-site'

Each workplace will have specific and individual hazards and therefore risks associated with it. It is essential to be properly aware of the risks before we start work. Being able to identify hazards and quantify risks is a skill that comes with experience however, there is a duty to all employers to properly assess the hazards associated with their workplace and put measures in-place to reduce the risk of injury or illness. To do this, they carry out risk assessments.

We will now look at some of the risks to health and safety associated with the construction industry.