Continuous hazard identification and risk assessment serves to identify workplace and work related hazards promptly so that
remedial action can be taken immediately to prevent injuries to people and damage to mine property.
The responsibility for addressing the hazard, and ensuring that it is addressed to the point of conclusion, lies with the person who
first identified that hazard. Most accidents occur because somebody has not taken immediate action when something appeared
to be wrong.
The following will be dealt with in this learning guide:
• Interacting with other persons
• The specified requirements pertaining to continuous hazard identification and risk assessment
• Prepare for hazard identification
• Identify hazards and assess risks
• Initiate remedial and follow up action