RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY¶
Ref: HPOL05 | Version: 2.0 | Date: 17/02/2026 | Classification: CRGI Information
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 01/04/2025 | Sean Ashton | Initial issue (POL_13) |
| 2.0 | 17/02/2026 | Sean Ashton | Consolidated to policy-level commitments — manuals as core reference |
Policy Statement¶
CRGI Solutions adopts a systematic, risk-based approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across health and safety, environmental, and quality dimensions. Risk assessment is integral to our decision-making and shall be proportionate to the nature and scale of the risk.
Key Requirements¶
- Risk assessments shall be conducted before commencing new activities, projects, or when conditions change.
- The 5×5 risk matrix shall be used to evaluate likelihood and severity, producing a risk rating that determines the required level of control and approval authority.
- Risks rated High or Critical shall be escalated to the CEO for acceptance; Low and Medium risks may be accepted by the Operations Manager.
- Controls shall follow the hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE.
- Risk assessments shall be documented using HFORM01 and recorded in the relevant register (HREG01, HREG02, or HREG03).
- Risk assessments shall be reviewed at least annually, after incidents, or when work conditions change.
- Staff shall be involved in the risk assessment process for activities that affect them.
- Business risks and opportunities shall be assessed as part of strategic planning and management review.
Applicable Legislation¶
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regulation 3)
- ISO 31000:2018 — Risk Management (guidance)
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 — Clause 6.1
Related Documents¶
| Reference | Document |
|---|---|
| HSQEMS01 | IMS Manual — Section 6.1 (Risk & Opportunity) |
| HPROC01 | Risk Assessment Procedure |
| HPROC02 | Hazard Identification Procedure |
| HPROC03 | Environmental Aspect Identification |
| HFORM01 | Risk Assessment Template |
| HREG01 | Risk & Opportunity Register |
| HREG02 | Environmental Aspects Register |
| HREG03 | Hazard Register |
| Role | Name | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Sean Ashton, Operations, HSQE & Technical Manager | S.Ashton | 17/02/2026 |
| Approved | Dragos Ciordas, Chief Executive Officer | D.Ciordas | 17/02/2026 |
Approved by: Dragos Ciordas, CEO — 17 February 2026
Next Review: February 2027
Distribution: All Staff