Non-routine operations require what action in risk assessment?

Non-routine operations require what action in risk assessment?

• A. Additional risk assessment and temporary controls are required
• B. No additional assessment is needed
• C. They must be documented but are exempt from assessment
• D. They require only training updates

Answer: (A)

Non-routine operations bring new or unfamiliar hazards that aren’t fully covered by existing procedures. Because of that, you need an additional risk assessment focused on the specific task to identify those hazards, estimate the risk, and decide what controls are needed. Temporary controls are put in place to reduce risk for the duration of the task, since the situation isn’t supported by standard, permanent controls yet. It’s also important to document the assessment and the controls and to inform and train workers on the new measures. After the task, you review the situation to decide if any changes should become permanent. This approach ensures risks are managed even when work isn’t part of normal operations.

Non-routine operations bring new or unfamiliar hazards that aren’t fully covered by existing procedures. Because of that, you need an additional risk assessment focused on the specific task to identify those hazards, estimate the risk, and decide what controls are needed. Temporary controls are put in place to reduce risk for the duration of the task, since the situation isn’t supported by standard, permanent controls yet. It’s also important to document the assessment and the controls and to inform and train workers on the new measures. After the task, you review the situation to decide if any changes should become permanent. This approach ensures risks are managed even when work isn’t part of normal operations.