1. Risk Management
NDS Forum June 23rd 2010

2. We accept certain risks, but we must
Know these risks
Assess these risks
Document the controls in place
Review to ensure that the controls-
remain relevant and up to date
are complied with at all times

3. What underpins review processes?
A management system in place to suit
the scope of the organisation with -
Clearly documented processes
Clearly articulated responsibility & performance indicators
Records systems that support the tracking of actions, review mechanisms and reporting

4. Work Health & Safety Management Systems
Policy
Planning
Implementation
Measurement & Evaluation
Management Review

5. Policy
Refers to a documented commitment to protect the health, safety and welfare of workers and others at work sites
References risk management processes, compliance, consultation and the provision of training and information

6. Planning
States how current legal requirements and relevant practical guidance is known and disseminated through the organisation
Sets objectives are targets
Documents plans and how progress is monitored
Documents how plans are reviewed

7. Implementation Structure and responsibility
Consultation, communication & reporting
Documentation, document & data control
Health and safety risk management program
Hazard identification, risk assessment and control of risks
Emergency preparedness and response

8. Measurement & Evaluation
Monitoring and measurement
Incident investigation, corrective and preventive action
Records and records management
Health and safety system audits

9. Management Review Scheduled reviews of the management system
Recommendations for continuous improvement or major changes to the system