The Baseline Risk Assessment serves as a fundamental risk management tool required under Australian Work Health and Safety legislation. It is typically conducted at the commencement of new operations, during significant organizational changes, or as part of regular safety management system reviews. The document provides a comprehensive evaluation of workplace hazards, their potential consequences, and existing control measures, while recommending additional controls where necessary. This assessment type is particularly crucial as it establishes the initial risk benchmark against which future assessments are compared. The Baseline Risk Assessment must comply with state and federal WHS regulations, relevant industry codes of practice, and AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018 risk management standards. It forms the foundation for risk management strategies and demonstrates an organization's commitment to maintaining a safe workplace.
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1. Document Control: Details of document version, approval status, review dates, and document owner
2. Executive Summary: Overview of key findings, major risks identified, and critical recommendations
3. Introduction: Purpose, scope, and objectives of the risk assessment
4. Context and Background: Description of the organization, operations, or project being assessed, including relevant internal and external factors
5. Methodology: Description of risk assessment approach, criteria, and rating systems used
6. Risk Identification: Comprehensive list of identified risks across all relevant categories (safety, operational, environmental, etc.)
7. Risk Analysis: Detailed analysis of each identified risk, including likelihood and consequence ratings
8. Risk Evaluation: Prioritization of risks based on their ratings and organizational risk tolerance
9. Existing Controls: Documentation of current control measures in place
10. Recommended Controls: Proposed additional control measures to reduce risks to acceptable levels
11. Action Plan: Detailed implementation plan for recommended controls, including responsibilities and timeframes
12. Monitoring and Review: Process for ongoing monitoring of risks and review of control effectiveness
1. Stakeholder Consultation: Details of consultation process with workers and other stakeholders - include when there has been significant stakeholder input
2. Cost-Benefit Analysis: Analysis of costs versus benefits for proposed control measures - include for major projects or significant investments
3. Training Requirements: Specific training needs identified for implementing controls - include when new procedures or equipment are being introduced
4. Emergency Response Procedures: Specific emergency procedures related to identified risks - include for high-risk operations
5. Environmental Impact Assessment: Detailed assessment of environmental risks - include when significant environmental impacts are possible
6. Change Management Process: Process for managing changes that may affect risk levels - include when significant organizational changes are planned
1. Risk Assessment Matrix: Standard risk matrix used for risk evaluation
2. Risk Register: Detailed register of all identified risks, their ratings, and control measures
3. Control Measures Register: Comprehensive list of all existing and proposed control measures
4. Action Plan Timeline: Gantt chart or timeline for implementing recommended controls
5. Consultation Records: Records of stakeholder consultation sessions and feedback
6. Assessment Tools: Copies of any specific tools or checklists used in the risk assessment
7. Reference Documents: List of relevant standards, legislation, and guidelines referenced
8. Technical Data: Relevant technical specifications, drawings, or data used in the assessment
Authors
Relevant legal definitions
Clauses
Relevant Industries
Manufacturing
Construction
Mining
Healthcare
Transportation and Logistics
Energy and Utilities
Chemical Processing
Agriculture
Education
Retail
Hospitality
Information Technology
Telecommunications
Government and Public Sector
Financial Services
Relevant Teams
Health and Safety
Operations
Risk Management
Compliance
Quality Assurance
Environmental
Human Resources
Training and Development
Maintenance
Production
Senior Management
Project Management
Legal
Procurement
Engineering
Relevant Roles
Health and Safety Manager
Risk Assessment Officer
Operations Manager
Compliance Officer
Project Manager
Site Supervisor
Quality Assurance Manager
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Workplace Health and Safety Officer
Facility Manager
Production Manager
Chief Risk Officer
Safety Consultant
Industrial Hygienist
Human Resources Manager
Training Coordinator
Department Supervisors
Maintenance Manager
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