Risk Assessment (STAR)
Risk Assessments are to remind responders to pause and assess safety before acting. If a hazard is identified, call “STOP” immediately.
Before you leap in...
- Stop a minute
- Think
- Observe
- Plan
- We may take some risks to save saveable LIVES.
- We may take LESS risks to save saveable PROPERTY.
- We will not take any risks for lives or property that are already lost.
Steps
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STOP
Stop what you are doing and consider the risks ahead
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THINK
What does it take to do this task safely? Can risks be minimised? Is the team trained or experienced? What eqipment is needed? Do we need help?
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ACT
Put Safey measures in place and act within your experience and resources.
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REVIEW
As the task progresses, continue to review and reassess the risk