Step 3 - Control Measures
Control measures are what you'll do to reduce the risk. You need to reduce risks as far as is reasonably practicable. Work down the hierarchy of control:
- Eliminate the hazard altogether.
- Reduce it, for example by using a smaller or lighter item, or a safer method.
- Isolate people from it, for example with barriers or exclusion zones.
- Use equipment and management controls, such as safe systems of work, training, supervision and signage.
- Provide PPE (personal protective equipment) as a last resort.
Adding control measures
- Suggested control measures: risk assessments from a template or a copy may list suggested controls. Tick the ones you want to add.
- Add all: adds every suggestion in one go.
- Control measures editor: your list of controls. Edit the suggestions so they fit this job, and add your own as bullet points.
Be specific. "Two-person lift for all items over 25kg" is better than "Manual handling to be managed".
Who checks the controls
Under Controls to be reviewed, monitored and checked on site by, tick the role or person responsible, such as the Site Manager, Production Manager or Head of Department. If they're not listed, type the role into the search box and choose Create.
Click Save & Continue to move to Step 4 - Final Risk Rating.