[header] How to write a risk assessment [title] Understand the definition of a " hazard " and of a " risk " to the workplace. [step] It's important to distinguish between these two terms and to use them properly in your assessment. [substeps] A hazard is anything that may cause harm. 
For example: chemicals, electricity, working from heights like a ladder, or an open drawer. A risk is the chance that these hazards could cause harm to others.