Managing Hazards Originating from Risk Assessments

Introduction

Hazards identified during a formal Risk Assessment are managed using a specific "Risk Assessment Hazard" form. These are typically created from within the Risk Assessment module, not by selecting 'New Record' in the Hazards module directly.

Key Characteristics

• Origin: Logged via a Risk Assessment.
• Specific Form: Uses fields tailored to information from risk assessments (e.g., Main Activity, Identified Hazard, Company Controls, Additional Controls).
• Automatic Linking: Directly linked to the parent Risk Assessment.

Managing these Hazards

1. Identification: In the Hazard module, you can filter the list to show only "Risk Assessment Hazard" forms if you need to find them.
2. Updating: The assigned Accountable Person will manage these hazards similar to General Hazards:
   • Review initial information (often pre-filled from the Risk Assessment).
   • Document Additional Controls if required.
   • Assess Residual Risk Rating.
   • Link or create Associated Actions for specific tasks.
   • Update the status (e.g., 'Save as ALARP', 'Save as Eliminated') based on the effectiveness of controls.
3. Key Fields to Note:
   • Target Date*: Due date for resolving this hazard; influences 'Overdue' status.
   • Accountable*: Person responsible for this hazard's lifecycle.
   • Notify Reporting Person: A checkbox that may trigger notifications upon reaching ALARP or Eliminated states.
   • Next Review Date: Important for ongoing monitoring of ALARP hazards.

While the fields are specific, the overall management process (analysis, control, status updates) follows similar principles to General Hazards. Refer to the "Hazard Module Workflows and Notifications" document for details on status changes and automated alerts.