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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 284 - Risk and Hazards in Occupational Safety
Description:
Hazards vs. Risks
Hazard: Anything with the potential to cause harm (chemicals, machinery, electricity, noise, etc.).
Risk: The probability that harm will occur, combined with the severity of the outcome.
Example: A ladder is a hazard; the risk depends on how it’s used (height, stability, training).
Risk Assessment Frameworks
Tools like the risk matrix (likelihood × severity) help quantify risks.
Leaders must prioritize risks that are both likely and severe, not just visible hazards.
Episode ties into earlier discussions (Ep. 92 & 93) on 3×3 and 4×4 risk matrices.
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