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Risk Assessment & Safety Principles
Risk
Understanding this OSHA term is essential for workplace safety compliance and protecting your workforce.
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The combination of the likelihood (probability) of a hazardous event occurring and the severity of the harm or damage that could result from that event. Risk assessment involves identifying hazards, analyzing or evaluating the risk associated with that hazard, and then determining appropriate ways to eliminate or control the hazard.
business_center Why This Matters to Your Business
Managing risk is fundamental to business operations and workplace safety. HR and Safety Managers must implement processes to assess workplace risks systematically. This allows for prioritized allocation of resources to control the most significant risks, thereby preventing injuries, illnesses, property damage, and ensuring business continuity.
How QuickCare Supports You
QuickCare Solutions helps your business manage health and safety risks. Our On-Site First-Aid Response mitigates the severity of harm when an incident occurs. Our various testing services (e.g., DOT Drug Testing, Toxicology Testing) help manage risks associated with impairment or exposure. Data from our services can also inform your risk assessments by highlighting areas of frequent incidents or potential exposures, enabling more targeted interventions and Safety Training.