Preventative & Corrective Actions

WHAT ARE PREVENTIVE & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS?

Preventive Action -Actions taken before an incident occurs to eliminate hazards.

Example: IRP’s S.A.M Campaign (Spot the hazard, Assess the risk, Make the change).

Corrective Action – Actions taken after an incident or near-miss to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Both types of actions work together ti minimise risk and improve workplace safety.

HOW TO IMPLEMENT PCA’S

SAFETY CHALLENGE:

1. dentify hazards in your workplace and note opportunities for Preventive & Corrective Actions.
2. Assess solutions that eliminate the hazard or reduce the risk to ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable).
3. Report actions using the IRP Event & Hazard Form or your site equivalent, submit it to your supervisor, and advise your IRPAccount Manager.

COMMON WORKPLACE HAZARDS

Watch for hazards in areas such as:

• Poor housekeeping
• Incorrect manual handling
• Traffic management – no plan, missing walkways, or barriers
• Chemicals – mishandling, spills, or incorrect storage
• Poor equipment maintenance
• PPE – wrong type for the job, worn incorrectly, or in poor condition

Remember: One person’s habits can affect the safety of everyone in

the workplace.

QUICK QUIZ

1. What is the difference between Preventive and Corrective actions?
2. Give one example of a hazard that could require a Preventive Action.
3. Who should you notify after identifying a hazard or implementing a PCA?
4. What does ALARP stand for?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Preventive & Corrective Actions (PCAs) are essential to stop hazards before they cause harm or to prevent incidents from happening again.
• Everyone in the workplace plays a role in identifying risks and taking action.
• Reporting hazards and implementing PCAs reduces injury risk and keeps your workplace safe.