Review and revise risk controls

You must review your risk control measures:

• when the control measure is not working (eg when someone is injured or experiences a ‘near miss’)
• before workplace layout or practices are changed
• when new equipment, materials or work processes are introduced
• if a new problem is found
• if consultation shows a review is necessary
• if there is an injury or near miss
• if a health and safety representative requests it.

Workplaces that prioritise safety will treat safety incidents and people raising WHS concerns and complaints as an opportunity to improve systems and engage staff. If incidents occur or concerns or complaints are raised including via the WHS regulator:

• Keep notes on your review of the matter, consultations, existing health and safety controls, and actions you take. We encourage you to use the record of action taken - WHS incident template (PDF, 86.96 KB) or the record of action taken - WHS concern template (PDF, 59.92 KB).
• Or there is the Easy to do WHS action plan.