BSBWHS521

Purpose

Explain the purpose of the risk management policy and procedure.

Scope

Define the scope of the risk management policy and procedure.

Objectives

Establish a minimum of 4 objectives of the risk management policy and procedure.

Definitions

Define each of the following terms as they relate to this policy and procedure.

Acceptable level of risk

Consequence

Hierarchy of control

Likelihood

Risk Assessment

Risk rating

Policy

Discuss the purpose of conducting risk assessments and how control measures will be determined and implemented.

Responsibilities

Detail the responsibilities foreach of the following parties, with regard to risk management:

· Owner

· Supervisors/team leaders

· Health and safety representatives

· Employees

Procedure

Document a risk management procedure to be implemented. This is to include:

· When to conduct a risk assessment

· Who is to be involved

· What consultation is to occur

· The process for conducting a risk assessment, including:

· Identification of hazards

· Assessing risks

· Controlling risks

· Documenting controls

· Reviewing the effectiveness and adequacy of controls

Safe operating procedures (SOP)

Explain the purpose of safe operating procedures, who is responsible for their development and how they are to be implemented.

Safe work method statements (SWMS)

Explain the purpose of SWMS, the circumstances in which they are required and who is responsible for signing of and monitoring implementation.

Training

Detail the informal and formal training to be conducted with regard to risk management.

Records management

Establish the requirements for record keeping of risk management activities. What records are to be kept? For how long? Where can records be accessed?

Relevant legislation, regulations, standards and compliance codes

List the legislation, regulations, standards and compliance codes that are applicable to this risk management policy and procedure.