Why Is A Risk Assessment Plan Essential?

Posted by Steven Main on April 1st, 2016

Present scenario in business necessitates one to take measures that protect the business from foreseen and unanticipated risks. Responsibility towards employees, organization and environment is fulfilled when proper measures are taken to protect health and safety of both staff and building. In fact risk assessment is a process that identifies minimal and major potential hazards, or risks. Moreover it prompts one to take actions to reduce or remove these risks. For businesses with 5 or more employees you are mandatorily required to formally record your risk assessments. For most businesses, these procedures are legally binding and required for Health and Safety and Fire Protection.

For the purpose of health and safety risk assessment forms an integral part for nearly all businesses. These assessments cover almost all aspects related to business and premises. According to the legislation the law covers everything from lifting and handling to hazardous chemicals and machinery. Regular fire assessments are enforced by the local fire and rescue service and penalties are enforced in event of non-compliance with the rules.

Usually a Risk Assessment involves identification of hazards, looking for areas with potential hazards, ensure protection of both on and off site customers, members and young workers, public and environment. After evaluating certain risks deciding on the precaution and taking steps to reduce or eliminate it completely. Records of the checks are necessary to show that check was made and hazards identified with suggested solutions and implementation. Risk assessment plan is important part of running a company as entrepreneurship is defined as set of different activities that consists the business development. These activities that commence with idea or project must take steps to avoid the whole process which can be jeopardized by incidents that may have more or less influence. The whole process of assessment is planned in the best manner and perfect execution.

Manual Handling Risk Assessment is one of the significant risk managements. It most often applies to a wide range of manual handling activities such as lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying. Manual handling is considered as one of most integral safety and health trainings required by every company. It becomes necessary for the company owners to train their employees appropriately to avoid injury and mishaps. Regular lifting of heavy objects can lead to back injuries for the employees and therefore usage of lifting and handling aids can eliminate or reduce the risk of an injury keeping the workers healthy. It can lead to less absenteeism and thus increase productivity.

Project management risk assessment is the specialty of consultants at Safesystem.com.au an OHS risk management solution providing company, founded by Steve Main.