Simple Risk Assessments Module Overview
The Simple Risk Assessments Module allows for the identification and documentation of risks associated with machinery. These assessments can be carried out either planned (before using machinery to proactively identify risks) or unplanned (in response to an incident).
Planned vs. Unplanned Risk Assessments
- Planned Risk Assessments: Conducted before machinery is used, focusing on identifying risks such as active energies that could pose a danger. Planning for safe lock-out of energies is a key component in preventing accidents during these assessments.
- Unplanned Risk Assessments: Performed in response to an incident or unsafe situation, aiming to assess and mitigate immediate risks.
Benefits of Simple Risk Assessments
- Accident Prevention: By identifying potential risks before working with machinery, these assessments help reduce the likelihood of injuries and ensure safer work environments.
- Cost Reduction: Proactively assessing and managing risks can reduce future costs by preventing accidents and machinery breakdowns.
Key Features of the Simple Risk Assessments Module
Documentation of Risk Assessments:
- You can document simple risk assessments by adding existing machinery and energies to the assessment. Machinery and energies are managed in separate modules.
- Once completed, these assessments can be accessed, reviewed, and edited as needed.
Access to Closed Risk Assessments
- Closed risk assessments can be recovered for future reference or permanently deleted if no longer needed.
Risk Ratings & Control Measures
- Risk ratings can be added to indicate the severity and likelihood of a risk. These ratings help prioritize actions and mitigate potential dangers.
- Control measures can be implemented to reduce both the severity and likelihood of identified risks, ensuring a safer work environment.
Notifications
- Users can be notified about simple risk assessment details by selecting and clicking on the existing assessments. This helps keep all relevant parties informed and aware of the risks.
Signatures for Completion
- To ensure accountability, signatures can be configured as a requirement for completing risk assessments. This functionality is managed through the ‘Risk Assessment Libraries’ functionality.
The Simple Risk Assessments Module enhances safety by systematically identifying and documenting risks associated with machinery. By integrating risk ratings, control measures, and notifications, it provides a comprehensive tool for managing machine-related risks effectively. Its ability to recover or delete closed assessments further ensures that all data is current and relevant.