<P> The information that needs to be gathered from sources should apply to the specific type of work from which the hazards can come from . As mentioned previously, examples of these sources include interviews with people who have worked in the field of the hazard, history and analysis of past incidents, and official reports of work and the hazards encountered . Of these, the personnel interviews may be the most critical in identifying undocumented practices, events, releases, hazards and other relevant information . Once the information is gathered from a collection of sources, it is recommended for these to be digitally archived (to allow for quick searching) and to have a physical set of the same information in order for it to be more accessible . One innovative way to display the complex historical hazard information is with a historical hazards identification map, which distills the hazard information into an easy to use graphical format . </P> <P> Modern occupational safety and health legislation usually demands that a risk assessment be carried out prior to making an intervention . It should be kept in mind that risk management requires risk to be managed to a level which is as low as is reasonably practical . </P> <P> This assessment should: </P> <Ul> <Li> Identify the hazards </Li> <Li> Identify all affected by the hazard and how </Li> <Li> Evaluate the risk </Li> <Li> Identify and prioritize appropriate control measures </Li> </Ul>

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