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Manual handling can require careful risk management to prevent injuries.Risk Management

  • helps you comply with your OH&S "Duty of Care" or "Obligation"
  • should form part of your company's OH&S policy
  • is essential in preventing workplace injuries and illnesses 

The risk management process in the workplace is common for all types of workplaces. The hazards in the workplace have to be identified and the risks assessed and controlled, so the workplace is as safe as is practicably possible. The process of identifying hazards, assessing risks and developing control measures is known as risk management. 

The Risk Management procedure includes the following steps:

  • Identify the hazard
  • Determine the potential effects of the hazard and assess the risk
  • Determine appropriate control measures
  • Institute and review the control measures

Contact Ron Atkinson Workplace Training & Assessment to help you with your risk management program.


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