Emergency &/ or immediate corrective actions
Emergency corrective actions sometimes will be required e.g. evacuation of an area, barricading, isolation of services, dealing with a chemical spill. In these instances Security must be notified and the details recorded on FlinSafe.
Immediate corrective actions may include removing the tripping hazard e.g. the cords, wipe up the spilt water, tagging out the equipment. These should also be recorded.
Non - emergency corrective actions
If the issue is a non-emergency building, infrastructure maintenance or grounds matter, the recommended corrective action(s) should be logged on the BPRS system. This BPRS number should be crossed referenced in the FlinSafe system.
All other corrective actions need to be recorded in the FlinSafe system, including who is responsible for completing the corrective action and a time line for completion. An automatic email will be sent to the person responsible for the corrective action and a reminder email is sent if the due date has past. The person responsible for the corrective action must record their actions, attach any evidence (e.g. new risk assessment) and close-off the corrective action when completed.
Role of managers/supervisors
Managers/supervisors need to:
- Track and monitor the implementation of agreed corrective/preventative actions; and
- Discuss, monitor and evaluate controls for effectiveness, in consultation with workers in the affected area and any other relevant person(s).