Elements and Performance Criteria
- Define parameters of the OHS risk study
- Analyse the OHS risk of a task or process
- The nature of the hazard including the process of injury or damage is clarified.
- The need for further information such as monitoring activities is identified.
- Information and data about the OHS risk are communicated to stakeholders.
- A range of stakeholders is consulted and involved in the analysis.
- Existing controls are identified and their effectiveness evaluated, taking account of relevant standards.
- Specific scenarios to be considered are determined.
- From the various scenarios possible consequences and the likelihood of their occurrence are determined.
- Steps are undertaken to ensure comprehensive analysisof information, data and techniques.
- The OHS risks are ranked in order of level of risk.
- OHS specialist advisers are consulted if required.
- Evaluate OHS risk of a task or process
- Relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards are accessed and referenced.
- Stakeholders are consulted in determining criteria for OHS risk evaluation.
- Outcomes of OHS risk analysis are compared with criteria to identify risks requiring further risk control and risks deemed as low as reasonably achievable.
- Process and outcomes of analysis and evaluation are documented in a manner that is accessible and facilitates understanding by the stakeholders.
- Documentation of outcomes includes explanation of the legal ramifications of decision making based on risk prioritisation.