Hi all i have recently trained a number of employees in respect of risk assessment, i have issued a hazard checklist to act as a reminder. however i would really like to issue a list of control measures, has anyone produced something like this that i could circulate? Cheers Dave

Difficult to issue a list of control measures as this would be specific to the workplace, task, individual etc. Apologies if I'm teaching you to suck eggs but: Why don't you produce a list based on the Hierarchy of Control (or reg4 of the Manregs: Principals of Control if you like), with examples specific to your organisaiton (or the individual assessor's place of work)? E.g. for a risk assessment of a cleaning substance: 1. Eliminate: Remove the hazard. Do you need to clean it?! 2. Substitute: If the hazard cannot be removed, substitute for a lower hazard (e.g. using other cleaning substance instead of bleach) 3. Isolate. control the hazard at source. I.e. can an automatic dispenser be used? 4. Reduce & Restrict: Use infrequently. (have ot be careful with this one as the hazard is still there..) 5. Adapt to the individual: Possibly not apt in this example. More used in machinery, i.e. using DSE / computers. 6. Multiple controls 7. Personal Protective Equipment: PPE is often said to be a last resort, after all other control measures have been considered, however it is often argued that it is affective as an additional control measure (e.g. wearing gloves when handling chemicals) 8. Training & instruction Good luck Ian

I agree with all of the above, but the real problem with risk assessment is not in identifying the hazards and puting in place the appropriate mitigating factors, its in getting Line Managers to accept that it is thier responsibility to be involved in that process in thier area of management. In my company I have the utmost support from senior management, but a hefty percentage of the middle management are not interested.

I think you should look critically at the specific hazards that you are assessing their risks before deciding on the control strategies. Some hazards are better managed than putting in place some controls that are one-off, sort of. 'what hazards are you assessing their risks" I think is the first step to deciding apprpriate control measures. Tony

Morning David, A word of warning As I am sure you are aware your risk assessments are your risk assessments and your control measures are your control measures taken to mitigate your risks. Looking at those of others as EXAMPLES is fine as long as they are adapted to your circumstances. If you just copy and paste without tailoring to your circumstances then if you have an HSE visit you may very well find that you will be suffering some sort of sanction because of risk assessments that are not suitable & sufficient. I believe that this is made very clear on the HSE sample risk assessment pages. Take Care