Dynamic Risk Assessment

The Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA) is an ongoing process used to identify, assess, and manage risks in real-time as situations change. Unlike the RAMs, which is done before an activity begins, a DRA is continuously updated to reflect new hazards, circumstances, or threats these include (but not limited to): • The working area & environment is free from hazards (that could cause harm or damage) such as, contact with moving machinery and isolation, Workplace transport and pedestrian interface, Work at height, Workplace Respirable Crystalline Silica, Struck by moving / falling object or Road traffic) equipment has been de-energised & LOTOTO when applicable, and processes do not pose risks to health and safety. • The work activity has RAMs which identifies potential hazards and the control measures to mitigate the risk are in place and working correctly • All persons involved in the activity are suitably supervised, have been health & safety trained for the activity, have read & understood the safe system of work (RAM), have been issued a permit (where applicable) for the work activity. • The work equipment used for the activity has been inspected, properly maintained & that hazardous substances are handled safely. • There are adequate rest areas, sanitation, and drinking water are in place and easily accessible for the work activity. • Emergency control measures such as fire safety control measures, first aid provisions are in place, & emergency response / reporting is understood