Describe the role of an employee in managing riskit employee has obligation to support the company in
making risk through:
•fully understanding the risk of their workplace
•fully understanding the implication of action
•undertaking a risk assessment and reporting accidents they may occurred within the organization
•.reporting to others if there is a contribution or suspicious activity leading to risk
ANSWERS
1. The risks surrounding their working environment: That is being aware of the potential danger and
hazard pertaining to their jobs, processes, and environment. Also, they should know the company rules
concerning risk management.
2. Assist in carrying out risk assessments: The worker should join in identifying possible risks,
establishing the probability of occurrences, and proposing measures to limit or avoid such risks. This
shall be accomplished through the examination of tasks, processes, and procedures for potential
hazards and formulation of strategies for their elimination.
3. Report accidents : When something goes wrong or almost goes wrong, employees should report it.
This also includes reporting any hazards, defects, or malfunction that can result in accidents or injuries.
4. Speak up if they see something suspicious: If an employee believes something might be a risk or finds
somebody not acting according to the set safety measures, then he should report his case to the
immediate supervisor, manager, or even the risk management team.
Identify the steps necessary in preventing the risk
1. Identify hazards: Find tasks, processes, and elements of the environment that may present potential
dangers or risks.
2. Risk assessment: Establish the likelihood and potential severity of risks, and in view of this, prioritize
them.
3. Action: Design and implement measures/procedures to reduce or avoid risks, which may include
training, procedures, protective equipment, or process adjustments.
4. Monitor and Review: The effectiveness of the actions taken shall be kept under constant check and
changes made whenever necessary.
5. Reporting and Sharing: Report incidents, accidents, near misses to the concerned people and share
the learnt points so that similar incidents can be avoided in the future.
6. Training and Awareness Programmes: Impart regular trainings and awareness programmes to
employees regarding risk management process, safety procedures, emergency response plans, etc.
7. Continual improvement: Establish an organization-wide culture that allows workers the freedom and
safety to identify risks, bring up reports, and make suggestions on how to improve risk management
processes.
