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Myth: Risk assessment is too complicated for me to do!

March 2010

March myth of the month

The reality

Carrying out a risk assessment should be straightforward. It's about focusing on real risks and hazards that cause real harm and, more importantly, taking action to control them.

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Updated 2012-12-06