IVET Sport & Recreation: WHS in Sport & Rec - E6 Developing and Implementing Risk Controls

In this episode, hosts Sarah and Aisha cover the third step in the risk management process, developing and implementing WHS control measures. They discuss incident causation and why accidents are rarely caused by a single factor, explain how work teams select risk control options using agreed criteria, and identify the key duty holders under WHS laws. The episode walks through the hierarchy of controls from elimination through to PPE, and addresses factors that can impede implementation and how controls are checked and reviewed. Key Takeaways: – Incidents are rarely caused by a single factor. They are usually the result of a chain of events involving both unsafe conditions and unsafe actions. – Risk control options are selected by a work team using criteria including effectiveness, legal compliance, cost, feasibility, and stakeholder acceptability. – Key duty holders include the employer, HSRs, and employees, each with distinct WHS responsibilities for developing and implementing controls. – The hierarchy of controls ranks measures from most to least effective. – Factors impeding implementation must be identified as part of the planning process and reported so they can be addressed. – Controls must be checked and reviewed using the same methods as hazard identification, completing the four-step risk management cycle. Disclaimer: This episode features AI-generated voices created using ElevenLabs, with content developed by IVET. This podcast is produced for educational purposes only as an additional learning resource within the IVET suite, and as such remains the intellectual property of the IVET Group. Any unauthorised use or distribution is strictly prohibited. All content is current at the time of recording and may not reflect subsequent updates.