Explain the purpose of each type of hazard identification. and risk assessment procedure: · The first and most important stage in the risk assessment process is defining the scope of the area and activities that will be assessed where from the identification of hazards will follow, in other words, the adoption of some systematic way of allowing us to 'see' the hazards present in the workplace. · If the hazard identification is not carried out carefully, the subsequent analysis of risk and the development of risk control measures become pointless. · The identification of hazards is not only an essential part of the risk assessment process, but also acts very effectively to change the way people think, causing them to act more safely and so become more proactive in hazard awareness. · There are many techniques and tools that can be used as part of the hazard identification process. · This guide does not provide detailed
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