Risk management
Employers have an obligation to identify and assess risks at their workplace, then to take steps to reduce these risks.
The risk management process is:
- Identify the hazards
- Assess the risks that may result because of the hazards
- Decide on control measures to prevent or minimise the risks
- Implement the control measures
- Monitor and review the effectiveness of the control measures
The hierarchy of control in risk management is, in order of preference:
- Elimination
- Substitution
- Separation
- Redesign
- Administration
- Personal protective equipment.
After following this process, any changes in work practices should be delivered to all staff via training sessions.
At the same time there should be put in place a schedule for regular reviews of risks and their management.
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