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INCREASING THE IMPACT OF RISK ASSESSMENT
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Presentation given by Shannon Crinklaw of Medgate as part of a live webinar on 6/6/13:
Key Factors of Successful Safety Risk Management Programs
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SHANNON CRINKLAW – WHO AM I?
• CRSP, CHRP• Over 10 years’ experience in
safety and risk
• Led & developed risk assessments as part of Toyota SMS including industrial, emergency response and construction models.
• Consultant in the implementation of EHS software for large national & global co’s
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THE VALUE OF RISK ASSESSMENTS
Improve Safety Performance
Promote Safety Culture
Identify problems BEFORE they affect
your company
Promote true understanding of current condition
Risk Assessments
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COMMON RISK ASSESSMENT CYCLE
Develop Risk Model
Complete Risk Assessments
Schedule Future Re-
assessment
Complete ActionsAssign Actions
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Develop Risk Model
Complete Risk Assessments
Schedule Future Re-
assessment
Complete ActionsAssign Actions
THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL:
Too much lag time!
How do you know these are complete?
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THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL
Missed opportunities for improvement
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WHY IS THIS MODEL SO COMMON?• Primary complaint from safety = lack of
resources (time and people)• Goes back to stakeholder commitment and
understanding of the value of safety culture• Person completing and reviewing the model
may not understand the implications and the process of how to complete
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THE LIVING RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL
Develop Risk Model
Complete Risk Assessments
Schedule Future Re-
assessment
Complete ActionsAssign Actions
Incident audit /
inspection
Review and Update Risk Assessments
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WHEN TO REVIEW & UPDATE ASSESSMENTS
Incident Occurs
review of current risk assessment
to confirm if risk/ hazard is flagged
in the assessment program
Inspection Report Completed /
Results Received
risk assessments are evaluated
based on findings
Internal or External Audit
use findings to improve accuracy
of risk assessment
Review and Update Risk Assessments
Processes or jobs new / changed
complete update of risk
assessment
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ADD SYSTEMATIC PROCESSES TO REVIEW / UPDATE ASSESSMENTS
• Add questions/checks and prompts to your system
• Examples: completing risk assessments regularly anytime
standardized work is updatedIncluding EHS sign-off or buy-in before the
documents can be put in place.
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ADD SYSTEMATIC PROCESSES TO REVIEW / UPDATE ASSESSMENTS
• Other examples of built-in checks:Questions built into accident/investigation formsHealth & safety review and buy-in when creating
standardized work or job procedures – forces risk assessment to include safety key points
Building in corrective actions requiring the risk assessment to be updated upon review of audit/inspection findings
On standard inspection checklists for area questions such as “when was last risk assessment performed”?
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The Medgate system includes a risk tab on the incident form so that the RA for the job can be quickly reviewed when an incident
occurs
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INTRODUCING THESE PROCESSES INTO YOUR SYSTEM
Whatever your system (paper, spreadsheet, software) integration is key
• Consider what Risk Assessment KPIs you can pull for management (& maintain buy-in)
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• Is it possible to add triggers, links, prompts?
• If so, how can you trigger re-assessments?
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INTRODUCING THESE PROCESSES INTO YOUR SYSTEM
Data Management Options
A) Software / electronic tools• Often easier to work with; look for a
solution that offers integration and can be configurable to your requirements
B) Spreadsheets and desktop databases• Possible to integrate and build triggers and
prompts, though may not be as intuitive or sophisticated
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BENEFITS OF THE LIVING RISK ASSESSMENT CYCLE
• Risk is managed effectively and resources are well-utilized
• Due diligence – requirements met or exceeded, organization can demonstrate proactive behavior
• Results in less risk (or better managed risk) - can be measured, tracked, and reported on
• Constant improvement promotes positive safety culture and safer organizations
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Don’t put your risk assessment on a shelf and
forget about it!
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
On-demand webinar: Key Factors of Successful Safety Risk Management Programs
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Whitepaper:Increasing the Impact of Risk Assessment
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Medgate Risk Management Software (part of our Safety Software Suite)
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