The dynamic risk management system

The cornerstone of a thoughtful prevention policy.

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Every employer strives for a safe working environment, but how do you ensure that risks are not overlooked?
A sound dynamic risk management system (DRMS) forms the basis of an effective prevention policy. This system not only helps you identify hazards in time, but also ensures that prevention measures are properly implemented and evaluated.
In this blog, you will discover the legal framework of DRMS and we will give you practical tools to get started.

Table of contents

The legal framework

Chapter II, title 2, book I of the Codex of well-being at work requires every employer to implement a dynamic risk management system. It always consists of the following four components:

  • The elaboration: the objectives and the necessary means to achieve the goals
  • The programming: obligations, assignments and methods to be applied
  • Implementation: the people responsible
  • The evaluation: defining evaluation criteria

The DRMS is not a stand-alone document, but a process that includes several concrete steps. It manages risks within all security domains, taking into account the interactions between them.

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Elaboration

The dynamic risk management system consists of preparing and implementing various safety documents. Here, some essential components are explained in more detail:

Risk analysis

A crucial part of the DRMS is risk analysis, which identifies potential hazards and risks throughout the company. This is done at organisational, job and workstation level. The risks must then be assessed using an applicable methodology. The Fine & Kinney method is by far the best known and used. This method takes into account probability factor, exposure factor and severity level. The result is a risk rating based on which the priority of a risk can be determined.

Fine & Kinney method

R = P x E x S

Risk = probability factor x exposure factor x severity

Prevention measures

Based on the risk analysis prepared, prevention measures can be introduced. To minimise risks, measures are determined according to the sequence:

  • Measures to prevent risks
  • Measures to prevent damage
  • Measures to limit damage

Global prevention plan

The global prevention plan (GPP) is drawn up by the employer, in consultation with the prevention service and the hierarchy. It defines the risks in the organisation, the measures to be put in place for it, those responsible for implementing the measures, the resources available and how evaluation takes place. The GPP is drawn up for a five-year period and forms the foundation of a robust DRMS.

Annual action plan

The annual action plan is a detailed elaboration of the overall prevention plan and contains the concrete actions for the coming year.
Want to know more about what an annual action plan should look like? Read our blog: How do I create a perfect annual action plan?

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