Risk Assessment Plan

1. Introduction

Guidance: This document plans the risk assessment activities for a specific site or project. It outlines the scope, team, and methodology to be used, ensuring a structured approach to fulfilling the duties under OHS Act Section 8 and CR 9.

This Risk Assessment Plan details the arrangements and methodology for conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) for all activities undertaken at [Site Address / Project Name].

2. Scope and Objectives

Scope: This plan covers all routine and non-routine activities associated with [describe the project or operational area].

Objectives:

• To systematically identify all workplace hazards.
• To assess the risks associated with these hazards.
• To identify and schedule the implementation of appropriate control measures.
• To establish a baseline risk profile for the site/project.

3. Risk Assessment Team

The following personnel will be involved in the risk assessment process:

• Lead Assessor: [Name, Title]
• Team Members: [List names/roles, e.g., Area Supervisor, H&S Rep, experienced employees]

4. Methodology

The HIRA process will follow the company's HIRA Procedure (Doc Ref: HIRA-PRO-001). This involves identifying hazards, assessing risks using a 5x5 risk matrix, and implementing controls according to the hierarchy of controls. All findings will be documented on the HIRA Form and recorded in the project's Risk Register.

5. Schedule of Risk Assessments

A baseline risk assessment will be completed by [Date]. Task-specific risk assessments will be conducted before the commencement of each new major activity as per the project schedule.