IA-SAFE -

Risk Assessment Tool (RAT)

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QUESTION 4: Are appropriate management controls in place and understood?

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Management directs the process by defining standards, procedures, and controls.  Although management provides procedures and rules to govern interactions, it cannot completely control the system elements.  Consider the following and assess the level of risk associated with each to determine if safe work performance may be affected.

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• Was there sufficient preparation and planning prior to the operation, process, or task?

• Does leadership and management support the job/task by actively engaging in the planning/process and being available to project workers?

• Are there standards (Policy, Federal Laws, etc.) that govern the work?

• Are there procedures (checklists, work cards, manuals, etc.) for work assignments?

• Have JHAs been brought up to date and have they been reviewed by involved employees?

• Are there controls in place that address enforcing requirements (e.g., speed limits, seatbelts, PPE)?

• Have employees been provided necessary equipment, training, and PPE?

• Have work rest cycles been established to address potential fatigue concerns?

• Have appropriate supervisory controls been put in place for oversight of operations?

• Will the supervisor be present at the work site or stationed elsewhere?

• Will there be safety observers assigned independent of the assigned work crew?

• Does the job/task have a clear chain of command?

• Can changes to the operations change risk and affect safe and healthful work performance?

• Has a contingency plan been created and are contingency resources readily available?