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A V O N M A T E R I A L S U P P L I E S L T D ( A M S L T D ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2

1.6.1 5 Steps to Risk Assessment

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

Identify Decide who Evaluate the Record the Review the
might be risks & decide Findings & assessment
the harmed & on any control implement and update if
Hazards how? measures them necessary

1.6.2 5 Dynamic Steps

The method sets out five key stages:

1. Evaluate the situation: consider issues such as what tasks need to be carried out, what
are the hazards, where are the risks, who is likely to be affected, what resources are
available?
2. Select systems of work: consider the possible systems of work and choose the most
appropriate. The starting point must be procedures that have been agreed in pre-
planning and training. Ensure that personnel are competent to carry out the tasks
they've been allocated.
3. Assess the chosen systems of work: are the risks proportionate to the benefits? If yes,
proceed with the tasks after ensuring that goals, both individual and team, are
understood; responsibilities have been clearly allocated; and safety measures and
procedures are understood. If no, continue as below.
4. Introduce additional controls: reduce residual risks to an acceptable level; if possible,
by introducing additional control measures, such as specialist equipment or personal
protective equipment.
5. Reassess systems of work and additional control measures: if risks remain, do the
benefits from carrying out the task outweigh the costs if the risks are realised? If the
benefits outweigh the risks, proceed with the task. If the risks outweigh the benefits, do
not proceed with the task, but consider safe, viable alternatives.

1.6.3 Right to refuse

The "safe person" concept is central to dynamic risk assessment. Safety management
normally relies on the safe place, safe equipment, safe systems of work and safe person
idea; ensuring that collective control measures are in place to make the workplace safe.
While safe places rely on design and physical controls, the safe person relies on human
factors such as motivation, experience, competence, attitude and perception of risk.

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