The five steps
Preparing for the five steps
Before approaching the five steps it is important to consider the context in which the risk management process takes place
The five steps of the risk management process are:
Step 1 - Look for the hazards
How to look for hazards, What to look for
Step 2 - Decide who might be harmed and how
Assessing the risk - how might someone be harmed? What is the harm? How likely is this harm?
Step 3 - Decide on control measures
Is there a Regulation or Code of Practice about any hazards you have identified? What are the existing controls? Are controls as high as possible in list of control priorities? Do controls protect everyone exposed to harm? What additional controls are required?
Step 4 - Put controls in place
Developing a plan for improving controls, Improving controls
Step 5 - Review the controls
Are the controls working? Are there any new problems?
Last updated 21 August 2008