Assessor Resource

PUAEMR002
Assess emergency risk

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and evaluate risks to determine which need treatment, and the treatment priorities. It includes identifying, analysing and evaluating risk and monitoring and reviewing emergency risks to a community.

The unit applies to personnel undertaking an emergency risk assessment with a community or part of a community. Such assessments are conducted at local, regional or state level by local governments, emergency management committees, public safety agencies, major event managers or other organisations that need to understand emergency risk to a community.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Sources of risk are identified by considering the interaction of hazards, communities and the environment 
Stakeholders are consulted throughout the risk assessment process 
Risk statements describing consequences are documented, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Risks are analysed by considering the likelihood of consequences occurring 
Vulnerability of communities and environments is determined by analysing their susceptibility and resilience to risks 
Risks are rated, in accordance with organisational procedures and agreed risk probability criteria 
Risks requiring additional analysis or treatment are determined and documented 
Tolerability and acceptability of risks are agreed with stakeholders 
Risk treatments are prioritised using agreed risk criteria 
Hazard and risks assessments are monitored, in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines 
Evaluated risks assessments are reviewed and reported, in accordance with industry standards and organisational guidelines 
Sources of risk are identified by considering the interaction of hazards, communities and the environment 
 
Risks are analysed by considering the likelihood of consequences occurring 
 
Risks requiring additional analysis or treatment are determined and documented 
 
Hazard and risks assessments are monitored, in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines 
 

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