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Risk Self Assessment for Australia

Risk Self Assessment Template for Australia

This Risk Self Assessment Template is a comprehensive document designed to comply with Australian Work Health and Safety legislation and AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018 risk management guidelines. It provides organizations with a structured framework for identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and treating risks across their operations. The template incorporates Australian regulatory requirements while maintaining flexibility to accommodate industry-specific needs and organizational complexity. It includes detailed sections for risk identification, analysis, and control measures, along with guidance for proper documentation and review processes.

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What is a Risk Self Assessment?

The Risk Self Assessment Template has been developed to assist Australian organizations in meeting their obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and related regulations. This document is essential for organizations seeking to implement a systematic approach to risk management and maintain compliance with Australian safety standards. The template should be used when conducting regular risk assessments, implementing new processes, or reviewing existing safety measures. It encompasses comprehensive risk identification, assessment, and control measures, aligned with AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018 guidelines. The document is designed to be adaptable across different industries while ensuring consistency with Australian regulatory requirements and best practices in risk management.

What sections should be included in a Risk Self Assessment?

1. Document Control: Version number, date, review period, and document owner details

2. Purpose and Scope: Outlines the objectives of the risk assessment and its organizational scope

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the assessment including risk terminology aligned with AS/NZS ISO 31000

4. Roles and Responsibilities: Defines who is responsible for conducting, reviewing, and approving risk assessments

5. Risk Assessment Process: Step-by-step methodology for identifying and assessing risks

6. Risk Identification: Template section for documenting identified hazards and risks

7. Risk Analysis: Framework for analyzing likelihood and consequence of identified risks

8. Risk Evaluation: Criteria for evaluating risk levels and prioritizing actions

9. Risk Treatment: Template for documenting control measures and action plans

10. Monitoring and Review: Process for ongoing monitoring of risks and review of assessments

11. Documentation Requirements: Requirements for recording and maintaining risk assessment records

What sections are optional to include in a Risk Self Assessment?

1. Industry-Specific Risk Factors: Additional section for industry-specific hazards and risks, used when the organization operates in high-risk or regulated industries

2. Contractor Management: Section for assessing risks related to contractors, used when organization regularly engages external contractors

3. Emergency Response Considerations: Additional risk assessment components for emergency scenarios, used in organizations with significant emergency response requirements

4. Environmental Risk Assessment: Specific section for environmental risk factors, used when operations have significant environmental impacts

5. Change Management Risk Assessment: Section for assessing risks associated with organizational changes, used during major organizational transitions

6. Remote Work Risk Assessment: Section specific to assessing risks for remote workers, used when organization has remote workforce

What schedules should be included in a Risk Self Assessment?

1. Risk Assessment Matrix: Standard risk matrix for evaluating likelihood and consequence

2. Risk Register Template: Detailed template for recording and tracking identified risks

3. Control Measures Checklist: Checklist of standard control measures for common risks

4. Risk Assessment Review Schedule: Timeline and criteria for periodic risk assessment reviews

5. Incident Report Form: Template for recording incidents and linking them to identified risks

6. Risk Assessment Examples: Sample completed risk assessments for reference

7. Regulatory Compliance Checklist: Checklist ensuring assessment meets regulatory requirements

8. Consultation Record Template: Template for documenting worker consultation during risk assessment

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok˰ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

Australia

Publisher

tiktok˰

Cost

Free to use
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Relevant Industries

Manufacturing

Construction

Healthcare

Mining

Education

Retail

Financial Services

Transport and Logistics

Agriculture

Professional Services

Information Technology

Hospitality

Government

Energy and Utilities

Telecommunications

Relevant Teams

Risk Management

Health and Safety

Operations

Compliance

Quality Assurance

Human Resources

Legal

Senior Management

Project Management

Facilities Management

Production

Environmental Health

Internal Audit

Training and Development

Relevant Roles

Risk Manager

Health and Safety Manager

Operations Manager

Compliance Officer

Department Supervisor

Project Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Facility Manager

Human Resources Manager

Chief Risk Officer

Safety Coordinator

Environmental Health Officer

Production Manager

Site Manager

Business Unit Director

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