Question

A construction worker was killed after being knocked down by loose scaffolding at a construction site in Quezon City. The Department of Public Works and Highways is investigating the incident.

One died and at least 10 were injured when a portion of a scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in Barangay Balingasa Quezon City on Tuesday.
Elmo San Diego, the city’s Department of Public Order and Safety head, said in a radio interview that the incident occurred at around 9 a.m. in an extension housing project by the city government on Sto. Cristo Street. We are investigating the contractor as to what really happened. Apparently, scaffolding. Maybe he is fragile, fell, there are people under there (We are investigating the contractor to see what really happened. Apparently, the scaffolding. Maybe it was weak so it collapsed and there were people underneath)," San Diego said.
He said the local government will look into the safety and the possibility of suspending the construction until tougher measures are implemented.
Mayor Joy Belmonte has sent her condolences to the family of the victim and ordered concerned offices to extend assistance, including to the injured.
Based on the initial report, they were all taken to the Quezon City General Hospital.
Five have been released while the other five are still recuperating from minor injuries.
“The City Architect and Infrastructure Committee of the city government have extensively inspected the site and its surroundings. A thorough investigation is underway to determine if there were lapses in the observance of standard construction procedures, and to recommend measures to ensure that such untoward incidents will not happen again in the future,” Belmonte said in a statement.
Risk assessment; hazard identification; risk analysis; risk control;?

Answer 1

Risk assessment involves identifying and evaluating potential risks. Hazard identification focuses on specific dangers. Risk analysis evaluates identified risks. Risk control involves implementing measures to reduce or eliminate risks.

Risk assessment is the process of identifying and evaluating potential risks or hazards in a specific situation or environment. This involves assessing the likelihood and potential impact of each risk.

Hazard identification is the process of identifying specific hazards or dangers that could cause harm or injury. This includes identifying potential sources of harm and the specific characteristics of each hazard.

Risk analysis is the process of analyzing and evaluating the identified risks to determine their significance and prioritize them for further action. This involves assessing the level of risk and considering factors such as severity, frequency, and mitigating measures.

Risk control refers to the implementation of measures or strategies to reduce or eliminate the identified risks. This can involve implementing safety protocols, providing protective equipment, or making changes to the environment or procedures to mitigate the risks.