The SSC Essential Risk Management Guide provides a structured approach to managing risks on job sites through five practical steps. It aims to ensure compliance and enhance safety for workers and bystanders.
Five Practical Steps for Compliance:
1. Identify the Hazards:
• Recognize potential chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, and psychological risks that could harm workers.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance to identify and address hazards promptly.
2. Identify Who Could Be Harmed and How:
• Analyze demographics, roles, and behaviors of employees and bystanders.
• Implement safety protocols to protect these individuals from identified hazards.
3. Evaluate the Risk and Identify Control Measures:
• Assess safety, legal, financial, environmental, productivity, and contractual risks.
• Develop tailored control measures to mitigate identified risks.
4. Training and Implementing Control Measures:
• Appoint a safety manager and conduct regular safety meetings.
• Provide safety training kits and resources to prepare the team effectively.
5. Monitor, Review, and Assess Risks:
• Conduct regular training refreshes, certifications, and performance reviews.
• Continuously monitor and assess risks to maintain safety standards.
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