Hazard & Risk Mitigation

303: Identify risks and use risk profiling tools

Risk identification and profiling require OHS professionals to understand the level and nature of risks and how they fit into the overall risk management and governance structure of the organization. OHS professionals should be able to systematically work to identify OHS risks, profile their severity, and make recommendations for how controls can be implemented through the organization. The process of risk identification and profiling must include regular review to identify any significant changes to risk profiles due to changes in the workplace context and should include plans to ensure that appropriate OHS resources are made available.

Prerequisite

None

References in Other Frameworks

BCRSP: HRIA4, HSM14; IOSH: TC2

Understand and Remember

– Relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and standards that pertain to the mitigation of risks in the workplace
– The purpose of a variety of safety techniques to identify hazards and assess risks, such as:
– Event tree analysis
– Fault tree analysis
– Inspections and observations inventory
– Job hazard analysis
– Job safety analysis
– Physical demands analysis
– Task analyses

Apply and Analyze

– Use tools and techniques to identify hazards and assess risks, such as:
– Event tree analysis
– Fault tree analysis
– Inspections and observations inventory
– Job hazard analysis
– Job safety analysis
– Physical demands analysis
– Task analyses
– Effectively communicate how the identified hazards and associated risks impact operational processes
– Use hazard monitoring equipment (e.g., noise, ventilation, chemicals, etc.)
– Interpret and communicate the results of hazard monitoring

Evaluate and Create

– Evaluate the adequacy of an existing risk assessment and profiling plan
– Identify areas of excellence
– Identify opportunities for improvement
– Develop risk assessment and profiling procedures for new worksites or in response to changes in worksite context

No results found.

Related Units of Competency

301 Demonstrate
Understanding of the psychological aspects of worker safety
308 Monitor
And develop ongoing risk reporting processes

Prerequisites:
309 Provide
Recommendations for corrective action with supporting rationale