Risk Assessment — Structured, Auditable, Regulation-Mapped
Every risk assessment linked to specific WHS Regulation sections and applicable Codes of Practice, with automatic review alerts when regulations change.
Code-linked assessments
Each risk assessment references specific WHS Regulation sections and applicable Codes. When a code becomes binding under s.26A, the system flags assessments for review.
Risk assessments are tagged with the specific regulatory provisions and Codes of Practice they address. When Section 26A commences on 1 July 2026, the system identifies which assessments require review to ensure documented compliance or alternative approach for each applicable code.
Hierarchy of controls enforcement
The system requires controls to follow the hierarchy and documents the rationale for each control selection.
Control selections must demonstrate that higher-order controls (elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering) were considered before relying on administrative controls and PPE. The system records the rationale for control selection, creating an audit trail that demonstrates due diligence in the risk assessment process.
Review scheduling
Risk assessments have review dates. The system alerts when reviews are due or when a regulatory change affects an existing assessment.
Automatic alerts trigger when a risk assessment approaches its review date, when a linked Code of Practice is updated, when a WEL change affects a substance referenced in the assessment, or when an incident occurs that relates to the assessed hazard.
What happens without structured risk assessments
Your risk assessments are Word documents saved on a shared drive. Three people have different versions. The last review date was 14 months ago. A process changed since then. SafeWork NSW asks to see the current risk assessment for a task. The one you produce references a code of practice version that has been updated. No evidence of review.
How It Works
Identify
Select the work activity and identify hazards. The system suggests applicable regulations and Codes of Practice based on the activity type and your industry.
Assess
Rate the risk using the matrix, select controls following the hierarchy, and document the rationale for each control decision.
Review
Set review dates, receive alerts when reviews are due or regulations change, and maintain version history with full audit trail.
Compliance Mapping
| Regulation | Section | Requirement | How This Module Meets It |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHS Regulation 2025 | s.34-38 | Duty to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls | Structured risk assessment workflow with hazard identification, risk rating, and control hierarchy documentation. |
| WHS Act 2011 | s.17-18 | Reasonably practicable standard — hierarchy of controls | Enforces hierarchy of controls and documents rationale for control selection. |
| WHS Act 2011 (NSW) | s.26A (from 1 July 2026) | Comply with Code of Practice or demonstrate equivalent standard | Links risk assessments to applicable codes and flags assessments for review when codes become binding. |
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