Controlling Risks Flashcards
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What is the role of 'monitoring' in ensuring control measures remain effective?
Answer: Regular monitoring checks that controls are working as intended and identifies any deterioration or new risks
Monitoring involves regularly checking that control measures are in place, being used correctly, and functioning as intended. It also identifies any deterioration in controls, changes in conditions, or new risks that may have emerged.
What is an 'emergency control measure'?
Answer: A control measure implemented after regular controls have failed and an emergency situation has arisen
Emergency control measures are actions and procedures activated when normal controls fail or an emergency situation arises. They include emergency shut-offs, spill kits, emergency ventilation, evacuation procedures, and first aid arrangements.
What is 'worker involvement' in controlling risks?
Answer: Actively engaging workers in identifying hazards, developing solutions and implementing controls
Worker involvement means actively engaging employees in the process of identifying hazards, suggesting improvements, and implementing controls. Research shows that workplaces with good worker involvement have better safety outcomes.
What is the purpose of 'safety inspections' as a monitoring tool?
Answer: To systematically examine the workplace, identify hazards, check compliance and verify that controls are working
Safety inspections are systematic examinations of the workplace to identify hazards, check compliance with policies and procedures, verify that control measures are in place and working, and identify areas for improvement. They should be carried out regularly.
How can control measures fail?
Answer: Through lack of maintenance, incorrect use, changes in conditions, human error, or gradual deterioration
Control measures can fail in many ways: lack of maintenance, incorrect use or fitting, changes in working conditions, human error, wear and tear, inadequate training, or because they were inappropriate for the actual risk. This is why monitoring is essential.
What is 'defence in depth' in risk control?
Answer: Using multiple layers of different control measures so that if one fails, others still provide protection
Defence in depth means implementing multiple layers of control measures from different levels of the hierarchy. If one layer fails, the others continue to provide protection. This approach significantly reduces the likelihood that a hazard will cause harm.