Civil Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 12.4
Factors that may contribute to adverse events
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If similar risks exist elsewhere in the organisation
where it would be appropriate to extend the add-
itional control measures to.
Agreeing and implementing an action plan
It is important that the experience of the adverse effects
and the knowledge developed by the investigation are not
lost to the organisation. Therefore it is crucial to develop
an action plan for implementing the additional con-
trol measures. The action plan should refl ect the format
developed following a risk assessment (see Chapter 14).
In addition, it is vital that the plan is agreed with those
within the organisation who have the authority to expend
the necessary resources in terms of engineering solutions
or training, for example to sign up to the action plan.
Figure 12.5
The pressure of work can increase the likeli-
hood of accidents
Any action plan should include, as a
minimum:
1. The action to be taken
2. The individual who is responsible for
taking the action
3. A date for completion
4. Monitoring arrangements to ensure
that the action is taken
5. Arrangements for the review of the
action to determine its effectiveness in
reducing risk.
When attempting to identify additional risk control
measures the existing control measures will need to be
considered. In particular it is important to identify if:
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Any effective control measures do actually exist
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If there are any additional control measures available
(consider the hierarchy of controls and principles of
prevention)
