Risk Assessment & Control Plan Identifying hazards is an important step in creating a safe workplace. Use this tool to identify your major hazards and record controls put in place to minimise the risk. You can also identify activities that still need completing, the person responsible and the timeframe for completion. Type of Assessment (e.g. Plant, Chemical, Project etc.): AREA/ACTIVITY/PLANT ID: Identified Risks / Hazards Work out Severity, Likelihood and Risk Level using the tools on the next page LOCATION: Severity Likelihood Risk Level Control (to eliminate or minimise risk) DATE OF ASSESSMENT: CONDUCTED BY: Plan Approved By: Date: Severity Likelihood after controls after controls Remaining Risk Level Outstanding Actions H&S Rep(s) Consulted: www.businessinsurancehub.com.au © Copyright AAI Limited Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is intended to be of a general nature and a guide only. Please note the hazards listed may not be an exhaustive list of hazards that may be present in your workplace and any suggested means of controlling or managing hazards via this tool does not meet any legal or statutory obligations. AAI Limited ABN 48 005 297 807 shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions contained in this document. You rely on the information at your own risk. AAI Limited shall not be liable in negligence or otherwise for any damages whatsoever (including special, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or damages for loss of profits, revenue, or loss of use) to anyone who seeks to rely on this document. Person Responsible Due Date Risk Severity (likely consequence) Find the description that best matches your risk. The corresponding number represents the Risk Severity. Write this number in the Risk Severity column. Risk Likelihood Classification Description Find the description that best matches the likelihood of an incident happening related to the hazard. The corresponding letter is the Risk Likelihood. Record this letter in the Likelihood column. Classification Description ■ ■ ■ 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Cut or abrasion injury Slips, trips or falls requiring splint or support bandage Dermatitis or minor chemical irritation or burn injury Minor Injury (no treatment required) ■ ■ ■ 7 Psychological injury requiring treatment and time off work Non-permanent burn or eye injury Finger or hand injury requiring treatment & time off work (e.g. hand caught in equipment) First Aid Injury ■ 6 B Highly likely C Likely or could occur D Not likely, but possible E Unlikely F Rare event G Extremely rare event Use your likelihood and severity ratings to work out your risk level. Soreness in shoulders or back from poor posture at desk (e.g. rest stretch & recover) Paper cut Minor bruise from bumping into furniture No Injury Incident ■ ■ ■ Likelihood Exposure to harmful chemicals (e.g. serious burn or loss of eye sight) Loss of finger or limb (e.g. amputation from being caught in plant or equipment) Manual handling in gross non-compliance with code of practice (e.g. constant & repetitive) Lost Time Injury ■ 5 Fall risk from significant height (i.e. more than 3 metres) Crushed in powerful plant or equipment Regular driving in course of work (e.g. truck driver or salesperson) Serious or Permanent Injury ■ 4 Risk Level Almost certain or imminent Fatality ■ 3 Activity causing multiple fatalities Major fire, explosion or uncontrolled release of toxic gases or substances Grossly inadequate emergency exits in heavily populated building with high fire load Drop light, non-sharp object on foot Spill of non-harmful chemical on skin or clothes Faulty or damaged equipment detected by routine inspection or audit program www.businessinsurancehub.com.au © Copyright AAI Limited A SEVERITY (CONSEQUENCE) 1 Catastrophic Event A 1 2 B C D E F EXTREME RISK HIGH RISK 3 4 5 6 7 MODERATE RISK LOW RISK VERY LOW RISK Risk level: Recommended Response EXTREME RISK: Immediate action required, including urgent temporary actions. HIGH RISK: Prompt action required, including temporary actions. MODERATE RISK: Schedule action; including any temporary actions. LOW RISK: Risk likely to be acceptable, if not plan for corrective action. VERY LOW RISK: Risk almost certainly acceptable. G
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