You suggest Site Managers can "deselect" from the generic? Doesn't seem right.

Task specific generic assessment. Seems like a contradiction in terms to me.

James

What you appear to be suggesting is a form of Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA) where the user selects the appropriate hazard from a pre-determined list associated with the task. Not really a problem in itself. However, I think your use of the term 'generic risk assessment' may be a little confusing, albeit technically correct, as they are normally two different types of risk assessment.

DRAs are used within industry where the haards may not be known prior to the task starting and/or those managing the task are not health and safety specialists per se. The main issues as see them are a) a fully comprehensive list of hazards; b) any hazards which are not fully covered and may be overlooked c) knowledge of controlling the hazards. Notwithstanding that, a,b&c would also apply to DRAs.

You could compile a list of tasks and associated hazards. A spreadsheet would be useful tool, but you need to be mindful of the end user and therefore something practical on site. The success of the system depends partly on the users ability in understanding the hazards and controls measures needed to mitigate those risks. If we were talking about high risk activities where a specialist knowledge would be required, then I suggest this is probably not the way forward.

Ray