Our Risk Assessment Process
A step‑by‑step look at how we conduct managed WHS risk assessments — from initial scope to final documentation ready for regulators, insurers, and internal governance.
Why the process matters
Under the WHS Act, a risk assessment is not compliant simply because a document exists. Regulators assess whether the process demonstrates genuine, competent management of the risks. They look for evidence that hazards were identified, risks were scored using a recognised methodology, and controls were selected appropriately.
Our process is designed to produce defensible evidence — not a filled‑in template.
How the assessment works
Scope and context
We define the scope: work activities, locations, plant, equipment, and worker groups. We review existing documentation and relevant legislation or codes of practice.
Hazard identification
We identify hazards specific to your operations — not a generic list. This includes physical, psychological, plant, equipment, systems of work, and environmental hazards.
Risk evaluation
Each hazard is assessed using a likelihood and consequence matrix aligned to Safe Work Australia guidance. We document the rationale behind each score.
Control selection
Controls are selected using the hierarchy of controls. We document why each control was chosen and how it reduces risk.
Residual risk assessment
We assess the remaining risk after controls. If residual risk is not ALARP, additional controls are identified.
Documentation and review schedule
We produce regulator‑ready documentation and set a review schedule, including triggers for reassessment.
What you receive
At completion, you receive documentation that records the full assessment — not just a list of risks and controls.
- Scope and context record
- Hazard identification log with site‑specific detail
- Risk register with scoring rationale
- Control schedule with hierarchy notation and justification
- Residual risk summary
- Review schedule and reassessment triggers
Why it produces defensible evidence
- The assessment is conducted by an advisor with WHS knowledge — not completed from a template.
- Each step is documented so it can be demonstrated to regulators, insurers, or in court.
- Scoring and control selection follow a methodology consistent with Safe Work Australia guidance.
- Documentation records the reasoning behind decisions — addressing the questions regulators and insurers ask.
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Find out what a managed WHS risk assessment would cover for your business and how long it takes.
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