Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Hazard identification vs risk assessment
Hazard identification names the mechanism of harm — pinch points, fumes, falls, stored energy. Risk assessment evaluates how likely and severe the harm is, then records controls to reduce it.
JHA and JSA documents combine both: each job step gets identified hazards, preventive controls, and (in AU/NZ/UK) matrix scores.
Workflow in RiskDraft
Describe the task
Hazard identification starts from what you actually do — tools, site, people nearby.
Review generated hazards
Edit any row that misses a site-specific condition you know about.
Confirm risk ratings
Initial scores reflect exposure before controls; residual scores after.
Related topics
Step-by-step walkthrough
What is a risk assessment?Definition & legal context
Hazard identificationSpotting hazards before work
Risk matrix explained5×5 likelihood × consequence
Hierarchy of controlsElimination through to PPE
Risk assessment softwareAI drafting, review, and signing workflow
Risk assessment toolStep-by-step digital assessments
Health and safety softwareAU and NZ worksite assessments
Digital risk assessment formStructured forms without blank paperwork
Risk assessment examplesWorked examples for common tasks
Construction risk assessmentConstruction site hazards and controls
Plant risk assessmentMachinery and mobile plant
Manual handling assessmentLifting and material movement
Fall risk assessmentWorking-at-height tasks
Hazard identification and risk assessmentFrom hazard identification to controls
Combine hazard ID and risk assessment
One prompt → full JHA/SWMS with hazards and controls per step.
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