RIIRIS402ECarry out the risk management process

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What an assessment for RIIRIS402E must cover

58 assessable components: 6 elements (30 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare for implementing the risk management process

  • 1.1Access, interpret and apply internal and external risk management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2Identify and determine the process to be used for risk management
  • 1.3Identify, develop and document parameters of the risk assessment task
  • 1.4Access, interpret and apply the information and data required to complete the risk assessment task

2 Identify workplace hazards

  • 2.1Identify and confirm types of potential hazards by reference to site circumstances, history and/or precedence
  • 2.2Establish and communicate to others the process for hazard identification according to workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.3Undertake hazard identification processes in line with workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.4Analyse the hazard identification process or parts of the process and prepare written documents to communicate loss scenarios, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.5Determine and document hazard identification processes in instances of any potential changes to work practices, systems or technology

3 Assess workplace risks and identify unacceptable risk levels

  • 3.1Identify workers at risk of exposure to hazards and determine the severity of potential harm, including likelihood, risk level of and consequence if the loss scenario should occur
  • 3.2Contribute to applying techniques, tools and processes to identified hazards to determine and assess risk level or score
  • 3.3Seek advice from experts and clarify findings which are ambiguous, unclear or of doubtful accuracy in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.4Document the results of risk assessment in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.5Communicate risk assessment outcomes with workers, contract workers, managers and technical specialists

4 Identify potential actions and develop risk controls

  • 4.1Identify and assess existing controls in place for workplace risks
  • 4.2Evaluate feasible risk control options using the hierarchy of controls and in line with workplace policies and procedures
  • 4.3Select most appropriate risk controls for the situation from the feasible options
  • 4.4Clarify the decision and confirm the selected controls according to own role and responsibilities
  • 4.5Document selected risk controls, course of action and required resource requirements according to workplace policies and procedures

5 Implement and evaluate risk control

  • 5.1Implement the course of action plan directly or facilitate through others in accordance with safety regulations and workplace policies and procedures
  • 5.2Communicate relevant information related to the new or revised work procedures and action plans to all parties in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 5.3Evaluate requirements through observing the impact of information and implemented action plans
  • 5.4Coach others to effectively carry out action plans according to own role and responsibilities
  • 5.5Maintain all written risk management documentation and reports
  • 5.6Determine and facilitate an ongoing review process over the implementation and application plans for risk controls, adjusting for changes in work environment if required
  • 5.7Follow-up actions, anomalies and shortcomings with relevant parties identified during the review process

6 Audit the risk management process and complete records

  • 6.1Conduct audits of risk management processes and work procedures and amend in accordance of own role and responsibilities
  • 6.2Consult with others involved in the risk management process to identify improvements to relevant action plans
  • 6.3Respond to changed requirements identified during audits in a systematic and timely manner
  • 6.4Complete, retain and maintain all written risk management documentation and reports

Performance evidence

  • demonstrate completion of carrying out the risk management process that safely, effectively and efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two occasions
  • facilitating risk assessment exercises for others
  • providing instruction and supervision to those involved in carrying out the risk management process
  • identifying hazards
  • applying hazard analysis to identify risk
  • selecting and implementing the appropriate hazard and risk treatments using the hierarchy of controls to reduce unacceptable risk
  • seeking advice and clarifying findings for unacceptable risks
  • communicating relevant outcomes, work procedures and requirements for managing risk to all involved parties
  • auditing outcomes and processes for compliance and effectiveness, and recommending changes to improve effectiveness
  • preparing written risk assessment documentation and reports
  • locate and apply relevant workplace documentation, policies and procedures

Knowledge evidence

  • commonwealth and state or territory Acts, regulations, codes or practice standards, guidance material and other relevant publications
  • internal and external sources of work related health and safety information and data and how to access them
  • work related health and safety legislative requirements relating to:
  • communication, consultation and participation
  • recordkeeping
  • specific hazard identification and risk assessment and control methods
  • concept of hazards, risks, risk factors, and adequacy/acceptability of risks
  • topics or subject areas which are targets for assessment and treatment
  • site risk management systems and their application
  • site work related health and safety management systems and their application
  • Hierarchy of Risk Control measures and its application
  • conventions and requirements for written communications including report writing
  • problem solving techniques relevant to risk management processes

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, policies, documentation and systems
  • Writing: Produces and completes workplace reports, including risk management matrices, using appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions
  • Oral communication: Presents information or assistance using industry specific vocabulary
  • Oral communication: Uses listening and questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

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What does an assessment tool for RIIRIS402E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIRIS402E needs to address all 58 unit components: 6 elements with 30 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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