What is risk management
Risk management is a five step process for controlling exposure to health and safety risks associated with hazards in the workplace.
In many cases risk management is nothing more than a careful examination of what could cause harm to people in your workplace and:
- weighing up whether you have taken enough precautions or
- should do more to prevent harm, and
- controlling exposure to prevent harm.
The aim is to make sure that no one gets hurt or becomes ill – that a person returns home safely after work.
When undertaking risk management:
- Involve workers in the process.
- Don't use it to justify a decision that has already been made.
- Consider good practice in your industry.
- Make records of any risk management activities undertaken.
For more information on risk management, refer to Section 2 of the Risk Management Code of Practice 2007.
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