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Risk Assessment Tool (RAT)
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Inherent Risk: The inherent risk is the level of risk that an activity/hazard category would pose if no controls or other mitigating factors were in place. When determining the inherent risk level, consider the ‘worst credible scenario’, then determine the following: (the document goes on to explain Likelihood, consequence, Risk Rating)
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Residual Risk: The residual risk is the level of risk associated with an activity after proposed/additional controls have been implemented to further eliminate or reduce the risk. When determining the residual risk level, consider the ‘worst credible scenario’ and with the addition of the new controls that have been implemented re-assess the likelihood, consequence and overall risk rating as you did when determining the ‘inherent risk level’.
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The control measures that appear in 'Red' are not to be varied, except with the approval of the Executive Lead
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Location of Risk Assessment:L18, 66 Goulburn Street SydneyDate of Risk Assessment:21-Nov-23
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Prepared by: Andrew Starr (Centre Supervisor, RSB), Petra Harridge (Safety & Wellbeing)Date Review Required:Enter ' Date of Review'
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Workers Consulted/ Involved:Daniel Gosnell, Natasha VosTrim Container:Enter 'TRIM Number if Applicable'
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Signed by Manager:Review Date:Enter date when actions and controls implemented need to be reviewed for their effective
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RISK ASSESSMENTRISK ACTION PLAN
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DescriptionExisting Controls
(Otherwise known as Inherent risk)		Risk Rating
(Based on current controls)		AgreementsNew Controls
(Otherwise known as Residual Risk)		Risk Rating
(After new controls put in)
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HazardDescriptionPotential Cause (factors that contribute to the risk) LikelihoodConsequenceRISK RATINGCurrent ControlHierarchy of Control
(Choose type)		Effectiveness of ControlLikelihoodConsequenceRisk RatingAgreed Action/sActionerDue DateClose Out DateEvidence/ CommentsNew ControlHierarchy of Control
(Choose type)		Effectiveness of ControlLikelihoodConsequenceRisk Rating
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Fatigue* Fatigue can be caused by work related or non-work related factors or a combination of both.
* In a work context, fatigue is a state of mental and/or physical exhaustion which reduces a person’s ability to perform work safely and effectively.		* Job demands, work schedules, environmental conditions, non work related factors, sleep
* Concentrating whilst court sitting, number of courts monitored (2-4)		Possible: Might occur occasionallyMinor: First aid required onlyMedium* Planning and designing work schedules and rosters
* Education and Training
* Rest breaks, notifying Supervisor / Manger if any workload concerns		AdministrativeGood / EffectivePossible: Might occur occasionallyMinor: First aid required onlyLow
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Audio LevelsWearing headsets and or earphones for dual remote monitoring* Too high or too low sound levels in headset / earphones
* Ambient noise from lift area. Workers moving around workplace		Possible: Might occur occasionallyModerate: Medical treatment required. Medium* Headsets / earphones are worn, ensure computer volume is at safe level prior to using hearing devices
EngineeringFair / Moderately EffectivePossible: Might occur occasionallyModerate: Medical treatment required. MediumProvide instructions to staff to:

* Set audio level individually to ensure is correct for the worker before starting. *With hot desking work, ensuring workers turn the headset volume down as soon as possible before a changeover		Centre Supervisors30/4/2023
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Ergonomic setupWorkstation setupPoor ergonomic setup eg chair height, position of keyboard and mouse, screen heightPossible: Might occur occasionallyModerate: Medical treatment required. MediumWorkstation assessment checklist

* Height of chair- relevant to desk top with feet to be on floor or footstool. Arms bent at elbows should be at right angles close to body and level with desk top.

* Height of monitor- Eyes to rest in the top third of the monitor, neck and shoulders in a neutral position.

* Placement of monitor – To be at least an arm stretch plus an inch away from sitting position at correct height to desk.

* Keyboard to be flat (not raised) or at half raise while the worker is getting used to using a flat keyboard.

* Footstools are to be utilised if the worker is unable to reach the floor when chair height has been raised to correct height for desk.
EngineeringGood / EffectivePossible: Might occur occasionallyMinor: First aid required onlyLowWorkstation assessment checklist to be provided to all staff.Centre Supervisors8/4/2023
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* All workers are to be mindful when using office equipment and to follow the recommendations, which are outlined in the equipment instruction guides and also e-learning courses.

* Rest breaks / position change, stretches

* Education & training
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Eye StrainRole requires looking at a computer monitorProlonged screen viewing without eye rest Possible: Might occur occasionallyInsignificant: No first aid requiredLowCurved screens now in place, able to set brightness levels on screen, lighting levels, able to set size and font (where possible)AdministrativeGood / EffectiveUnlikely: Could happen at some timeInsignificant: No first aid requiredLow
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Psychosocial HazardsPsychological and physical demands of the role* Workload, Dealing/Observing with members of the public/Clients/legal representatives, staff.

* Real time pressures to complete work with turn around deadlines and accuracy .

* Exposure to events that may be perceived as traumatic 		Possible: Might occur occasionallyModerate: Medical treatment required. Medium* Work rotation, number of courts monitored.

* Training and education

* Peer Support, supervision, EAP offerings, wellbeing		AdministrativeGood / EffectivePossible: Might occur occasionallyModerate: Medical treatment required. Medium* Update job advertisement for position to include information about encountering confronting and/or distressing content.Senior Manager30/6/2023
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