Risk control

Question 1

Risk Avoidance
Key feature and concept
And example

Answer 1

Avoid or eliminate the risk
Mechanise a manual handling operation
Avoid hot work by by fabricating equipment
Danger is you can introduce new hazard

Question 2

Risk Reduction
Key feature and concept
And example

Answer 2

Not reasonably practicable to eliminate
Hierarchy of control
Extremely flammable to flammable
Isolating a risk using guards
Controlling risk using training m
PPE as last resort 
Need to decide acceptable level

Question 3

Risk Transfer
Key feature and concept
And example

Answer 3

Passing risk to someone else
Insurance company, contractor,
Pay premium for service

Question 4

Risk Retention
Key feature and concept
And example

Answer 4

Intentionally or unintentionally takes on the risk.
Live with the risk
Can put in vulnerable position

Question 5

Essential features of effective PTW

Answer 5

CHIMP
Competent, Hazard, Instructions, Monitor, Planning

Hazard evaluation- every type of hazard, appraisal of hazards

Precaution planning - competent person, detailed knowledge, necessary authority

Instruction to supervisors - briefed, instructions understood

Issuing permit - person in charge, sufficient copies for all involved,

Monitoring the Permit - ensure compliance and adherence and up to date

Question 6

ISO 45001

Answer 6

ESEAP

Elimination 
Substitution
Engineering controls 
Administration controls
PPE