IG2 Risk Assessment Chat Transcript

IG2 Risk Assessment Chat Transcript

Part 1: Background

- Name of Organization: TechSolutions Manufacturing

- Site Location: Industrial Area, Sector 5, New Town

- Number of Workers: 200

- General Description: TechSolutions is a leader in the electronic components manufacturing sector.

The factory is divided into several key areas: an advanced assembly line, a state-of-the-art testing

lab for quality assurance, a dynamic packaging section, and a spacious warehouse for storage.

These areas are vital to the company's operations, each playing a crucial role in the production and

distribution of high-quality electronic components.

- Area for Risk Assessment: The risk assessment will focus on the assembly line and warehouse

areas.

- Other Relevant Information: Recently upgraded machinery and implementation of a new electronic

inventory management system in the warehouse.

Part 2: Risk Assessment

- Hazard Category and Hazard: For each of the 13 identified hazards (e.g., Exposed Electrical

Wiring in Assembly Area), provide the following:

- Who Might Be Harmed and How: Describe the potential harm for each hazard (e.g., Assembly

workers risk electric shocks, leading to serious injuries or fatalities).

- What Are You Already Doing: Mention the existing controls for each hazard (e.g., Regular electrical

inspections; safety signage near electrical hazards).

- Further Controls/Actions Required: Detail the proposed further controls and actions for each

hazard (e.g., Immediate repair of wiring; bi-weekly safety inspections; quarterly electrical safety

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training).

- Timescales for Further Actions: Provide specific timescales for the implementation of these

controls (e.g., Immediate repairs within 24 hours; ongoing controls implemented over the next

month).

- Responsible Person's Job Title: Assign a responsible person for each action (e.g., Electrical

Supervisor).

Part 3: Prioritize 3 Actions with Justification

- Moral, General Legal, and Financial Arguments: Provide a comprehensive explanation covering all

actions, focusing on the ethical responsibility, legal obligations, and financial benefits of addressing

workplace hazards.

- Specific Actions: For each of the three prioritized actions, provide specific legal arguments,

considerations of likelihood and severity, and the effectiveness of the action in controlling the risk.

Part 4: Review, Communicate, and Check

- Planned Review Date/Period with Reasoning: State when and why the risk assessment will be

reviewed (e.g., Annually on June 30th, aligned with the company's financial year-end).

- How the Risk Assessment Findings Will Be Communicated: Describe the communication strategy

and the target audience (e.g., Through staff meetings, emails, and informational posters).

- Follow-Up on the Risk Assessment: Explain how the implementation of actions will be monitored

and checked (e.g., Regular follow-up inspections and monthly safety meetings).

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