Controls in Place to Reduce Risks
We have mentioned “controls” that are in place to safeguard workers or other people and to reduce risk of injury or harm. While it is generally easy to see physical guards and controls, especially in production or manufacturing areas, there are many other forms of control that you will already have in place. The assessment of risk you have carried out so far goes a long way toward demonstrating that you are fully aware of what happens in your company, how work progresses through the system, what the main activities are in each area and who does what. In addition, you have gone some way toward assessing the potential risks of injury or harm, and deciding which elements need further consideration.
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