Which term describes the process of evaluating hazards and the controls used to manage them?

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Which term describes the process of evaluating hazards and the controls used to manage them?

Risk assessment is the process of identifying hazards, evaluating the risks they pose, and deciding on controls to manage them. In a skincare or facial massage context, you look at what could cause harm—like potential skin reactions, contamination, equipment faults, or slip hazards—then judge how likely and how serious the harm could be. You review what controls are already in place (such as patch testing, sanitizing procedures, disposable tools, and proper storage) and determine if any additional measures are needed to reduce risk to an acceptable level. This approach is distinct from legislation (laws), policy (internal rules), or emergency procedures (what to do during incidents), which serve different purposes.

Risk assessment is the process of identifying hazards, evaluating the risks they pose, and deciding on controls to manage them. In a skincare or facial massage context, you look at what could cause harm—like potential skin reactions, contamination, equipment faults, or slip hazards—then judge how likely and how serious the harm could be. You review what controls are already in place (such as patch testing, sanitizing procedures, disposable tools, and proper storage) and determine if any additional measures are needed to reduce risk to an acceptable level. This approach is distinct from legislation (laws), policy (internal rules), or emergency procedures (what to do during incidents), which serve different purposes.

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