Competence refers to the ability to do a particular job in a successful manner. Managers should assess their competence in doing certain things within the organization. The success of the organization depends on the ability to perform tasks in a successful manner (Wolf, 1995).
Risk assessment
Risk refers to the probability of an impending danger occurring. Risk assessment is the process of examining the causes of danger within an organization so that you can control or stop their occurrence. It is aimed at predicting the causes of harm within an organization so that adequate measures can be taken to regulate the occurrence of such events. Accidents within an organization cause great losses if not controlled or predetermined to avoid their occurrence. Risk assessment deals with examination of risks so as to reduce or avoid the costs associated with such events (Goklany, 2001). Organizations ought to get prepared before a risk occurs so that they cannot be caught unaware. The costs involved with the occurrence of risks within an organization are insurance cover, loss of employees, court cases, and business breakdown among many others. Risks must be properly assessed to control them or completely avoid them within an organization (Lockwood, Knopman, Macdonald, 2004).
Five steps to risk assessment
The first step involves looking for the hazards. Hazards refer to the things that can cause harm within an organization. Hazards can be major or minor depending on the extent of loss that they might cause. The employer is required to assess all areas within the organization and determine the ones with the highest probability of causing harm. The employees must be consulted so that they can help identify areas with many hazards. Instructions from manufacturers can also be used to spot hazards (Goklany, 2001).
Secondly, decision about who might be harmed and how. Identify the internal employees who might be harmed by the hazards. This category includes workers, trainees, and contractors. Special cases should be assessed such as expectant mothers, disabled employees among others. People from the external environment should also be considered such as the members of the public (Lockwood, Knopman, Macdonald, 2004).
Thirdly, risk evaluation so as to decide whether adequate precautions have been put in place or whether additional measures should be included. The employer should assess the probability of the risks occurring. The most likely hazards to occur must be treated with urgency. Adequate precautions should be put where the hazards are more likely to happen. The existing mechanisms of dealing with hazards should be evaluated to determine whether adequate measures are in place. If the measures are inadequate, more should be added (Lockwood, Knopman, Macdonald, 2004).
Fourthly, recording all the findings of the survey. All findings must be put into writing to ensure proper documentation of all activities to be undertaken by the organization. Companies with few employees need not record these items since they can be solved quickly. Large organizations have complicated operations and need to record all activities to be undertaken (Goklany, 2001).
Lastly, reviewing the assessment process so that revision can be done to fit the needs and ability of the organization as it progresses in operations. New activities and machinery within the organization bring new hazards and change must be accompanied about the precautions put in place concerning regulating hazards. Significant changes within the organization bring new hazards. New methods of controlling the hazards ought to be put in place (Lockwood, Knopman, Macdonald, 2004).
Risk assessment
Risk refers to the probability of an impending danger occurring. Risk assessment is the process of examining the causes of danger within an organization so that you can control or stop their occurrence. It is aimed at predicting the causes of harm within an organization so that adequate measures can be taken to regulate the occurrence of such events. Accidents within an organization cause great losses if not controlled or predetermined to avoid their occurrence. Risk assessment deals with examination of risks so as to reduce or avoid the costs associated with such events (Goklany, 2001). Organizations ought to get prepared before a risk occurs so that they cannot be caught unaware. The costs involved with the occurrence of risks within an organization are insurance cover, loss of employees, court cases, and business breakdown among many others. Risks must be properly assessed to control them or completely avoid them within an organization (Lockwood, Knopman, Macdonald, 2004).
Five steps to risk assessment
The first step involves looking for the hazards. Hazards refer to the things that can cause harm within an organization. Hazards can be major or minor depending on the extent of loss that they might cause. The employer is required to assess all areas within the organization and determine the ones with the highest probability of causing harm. The employees must be consulted so that they can help identify areas with many hazards. Instructions from manufacturers can also be used to spot hazards (Goklany, 2001).
Secondly, decision about who might be harmed and how. Identify the internal employees who might be harmed by the hazards. This category includes workers, trainees, and contractors. Special cases should be assessed such as expectant mothers, disabled employees among others. People from the external environment should also be considered such as the members of the public (Lockwood, Knopman, Macdonald, 2004).
Thirdly, risk evaluation so as to decide whether adequate precautions have been put in place or whether additional measures should be included. The employer should assess the probability of the risks occurring. The most likely hazards to occur must be treated with urgency. Adequate precautions should be put where the hazards are more likely to happen. The existing mechanisms of dealing with hazards should be evaluated to determine whether adequate measures are in place. If the measures are inadequate, more should be added (Lockwood, Knopman, Macdonald, 2004).
Fourthly, recording all the findings of the survey. All findings must be put into writing to ensure proper documentation of all activities to be undertaken by the organization. Companies with few employees need not record these items since they can be solved quickly. Large organizations have complicated operations and need to record all activities to be undertaken (Goklany, 2001).
Lastly, reviewing the assessment process so that revision can be done to fit the needs and ability of the organization as it progresses in operations. New activities and machinery within the organization bring new hazards and change must be accompanied about the precautions put in place concerning regulating hazards. Significant changes within the organization bring new hazards. New methods of controlling the hazards ought to be put in place (Lockwood, Knopman, Macdonald, 2004).
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