Accurate and full risk assessment with effective risk mitigation, is essential on many levels. First, it is a requirement under general Health & Safety and Duty of Care legislation. Second, it is often required in greater detail under other legislation or as part of an industry code of compliance for specific events or locations. Thirdly, the penalty costs arising from an accident can be draconian and potentially threaten the organisation’s very existence, especially if the accident results in a fatality.
Risk Assessment apps ensure that anyone tasked with performing a risk assessment does so within the prescribed guidelines for your industry or type of organisation. It can provide essential visual reference or relevant industry code guidance to ensure that the risk assessment is completed fully and accurately, and also help make sure infrequent or unusual risks aren’t missed.
- Ensure correct preparation prior to assessment
- Ensure all elements of risk assessment are completed fully
- Ensure infrequent/unusual risks aren’t missed
- Ensure all issues relevant to compliance are covered
- Ensure risks involving hazardous items or locations are assessed correctly
- Consistent definition of what constitutes a risk or hazard
- Communicate best practice for eliminating or reducing risk
- Upload photo evidence to case file
- Ensure consistent, full and accurate reporting