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    PracticeAQA GCSEAQA GCSE Biology Foundation Tier Paper 1Question 04.4.2
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Cell BiologyFoundationRisk AssessmentPractical Skills

    AQA GCSE · Question 04.4.2 · Cell Biology

    The student was worried about using a sharp knife to cut the onion. The student wrote a risk assessment for using a knife.

    Which of the following is the Plan to minimise risk in this risk assessment?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Call a first aider

    B.

    Cut the onion on a chopping board

    C.

    The onion is cut into pieces

    D.

    The knife is sharp

    How to approach this question

    Understand the terms in a risk assessment. A "hazard" is the potential source of harm. A "risk" is the likelihood of that harm occurring. A "control measure" or "plan to minimise risk" is what you do to reduce the risk. Which option describes a safety action?

    Full Answer

    B.Cut the onion on a chopping board✓ Correct
    Cut the onion on a chopping board
    A risk assessment involves identifying three key things: 1. **Hazard:** The object or substance that has the potential to cause harm. In this case, the sharp knife is the hazard. 2. **Risk:** The harm that could be caused by the hazard. Here, the risk is cutting yourself. 3. **Control Measure (Plan to minimise risk):** The action taken to reduce the likelihood of harm. Using a chopping board provides a stable surface and protects the bench, making the act of cutting safer. It is a key part of the plan to minimise the risk.

    Common mistakes

    ✗ Confusing the control measure with the hazard or the procedure itself.
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