In order to understand the workplace health and safety requirements for risk management, and your obligations under the law you must consider and understand relevant legislation and codes of practice.
What law applies
Legal obligations, legislation, code of practice
Understanding hazards and risks
Hazards, risks and the differences between them
What is risk management
What could cause harm to people in your workplace
The five steps
Five step risk management process
Last updated 3 July 2008
The difference between hazards and risks
For more information contact:
Queensland Government
Workplace health and safety infoline 1300 369 915