The plan and structure your essay to follow a logical thread that explains what risk assessment and safety management are and how they are linked in terms of safety management systems. The assignment is designed to test safety management learning outcomes so don''t spend more time than absolutely necessary referring to health and safety law or detailed technical controls for specific hazards. You should include the use of various risk assessment techniques appropriate for a number of example workplaces and you are expected to indicate some of the practical problems that may be encountered in conducting assessments and resolving the outcomes. The work should not simply describe what you understand about the topic but should also show how the methods can be successfully applied to real workplace situations. Good essays will explore issues of responsibility to show strategies for compliance with the requirements of the management systems.