Vertical Matters Dynamic Risk Tool risk management system

The Vertical Matters online quality management system now includes a Dynamic Risk Tool, which is designed to help workers identify safety risks associated with tasks and apply appropriate control measures to mitigate the risk while working in the field.

The tool allows users to create a risk register for their business that includes details on safe work method statements (SWMS), job safety assessments (JSA) and risk assessments. Using a simple template approach, risks can be recorded and categorised for certain tasks, including details on control measures to mitigate the risk. This can be directly linked to work instructions and manuals. Once the risk register is created, the risks can be dynamically displayed into a ‘likelihood’ and ‘severity’ matrix.

Prior to commencement of a task in the field, the field worker can use a handheld device to complete the SWMS using the ‘forms’ feature on the tool. This allows the worker to access the appropriate control measures to be applied to mitigate the risks, while the extended functionality of the tool also allows the user to record and track the control measures used. The system can be set to automatically flag management should a gap in the control measure occur.

Further functionality is being added to the tool to include a hazard capture mechanism that supplements the existing risk register and allows teams members to add hazards and control measures back into the risk register at any time while out in the field. Once reviewed and approved by management, these updates can be deployed immediately to any site-specific SWMS.

Suitable for construction, civil engineering, facilities maintenance, traffic management and transport industry applications, the tool can be used on any smartphone, tablet or internet-enabled computer.