REPORT ON A RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Abstract
This report reviewed the organisations risk management system to identify the obstacles between what the organisation has in place as to what it needs to achieve its OHS objectives.
The report after evaluating existing practices and needs highlight the differences between these two positions, extrapolating the details needed to build and maintain an appropriate risk management system RMS that includes a systematic risk management process.
The observation and reviewing process of the organisation gave impetus to highlight the components of the risk management process including
Risk management principles
Obstacles to implementation of Principles
Education, training and retraining
Risk identification tools
RMS benefits
Findings: There were a number of OHS risk management system deficiencies with the above highlighted list within the organisation as there was little risk management processes in place and in the main the OHS knowledge base was minimal. Subsequentially the health and safety culture of the organisation was limited with staff struggling to understand the risk management process with the potential to adversely affect the organisations ability to achieve its objectives.
Method
Observations and interviews were conducted with representatives from all levels within the organisation. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction: A review p5
2. An effective OHS risk management system p6
i. The risk management process p7 a. Communication and consultation p7
b. Establishing context p7
c. Risk assessment p7
i. Risk identification p7 ii. Risk analysis Appendix E p7 iii. Risk evaluation p7
d. Risk treatment p8
e. Monitor and review p8 ii. Risk management principles and obstacles p9 iii. Education and Training pp10 iv. Risk identification tools pp11
v. Treatment pp12
3. Benefits of OHS risk management pp13
4. Conclusion / recommendations pp14
5. References pp15
This report reviewed the organisations risk management system to identify the obstacles between what the organisation has in place as to what it needs to achieve its OHS objectives.
The report after evaluating existing practices and needs highlight the differences between these two positions, extrapolating the details needed to build and maintain an appropriate risk management system RMS that includes a systematic risk management process.
The observation and reviewing process of the organisation gave impetus to highlight the components of the risk management process including
Risk management principles
Obstacles to implementation of Principles
Education, training and retraining
Risk identification tools
RMS benefits
Findings: There were a number of OHS risk management system deficiencies with the above highlighted list within the organisation as there was little risk management processes in place and in the main the OHS knowledge base was minimal. Subsequentially the health and safety culture of the organisation was limited with staff struggling to understand the risk management process with the potential to adversely affect the organisations ability to achieve its objectives.
Method
Observations and interviews were conducted with representatives from all levels within the organisation. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction: A review p5
2. An effective OHS risk management system p6
i. The risk management process p7 a. Communication and consultation p7
b. Establishing context p7
c. Risk assessment p7
i. Risk identification p7 ii. Risk analysis Appendix E p7 iii. Risk evaluation p7
d. Risk treatment p8
e. Monitor and review p8 ii. Risk management principles and obstacles p9 iii. Education and Training pp10 iv. Risk identification tools pp11
v. Treatment pp12
3. Benefits of OHS risk management pp13
4. Conclusion / recommendations pp14
5. References pp15
References: The organization in consultation with employees shall identify training needs in relation to performing work activities competently, including OHS training. (Australian standard, 2001)