What does reasonably practicable mean?

The two terms mean essentially the same thing and at their core is the concept of “reasonably practicable”; this involves weighing a risk against the trouble, time and money needed to control it. Thus, ALARP describes the level to which we expect to see workplace risks controlled.

What does reasonably practicable mean for the employer as per the regulations?

The term “so far as is reasonably practicable” means that the degree of risk in a particular situation can be balanced against the time, trouble, cost and physical difficulty of taking measures to avoid the risk.

What does reasonably practicable mean in manual handling?

Under the HSWA employers are not expected to completely remove all workplace risks. They must assess the risk level, what can be done and what it is reasonable to do. If the risk can be reduced using easier and more proportionate steps, then they would be reasonably practicable.

What does taking all reasonably practicable steps mean?

In this Act, all practicable steps , in relation to achieving any result in any circumstances, means all steps to achieve the result that it is reasonably practicable to take in the circumstances, having regard to—

What does reasonably practicable mean in the OHS Act?

Reasonably practicable is a term used in the. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. It is the legislative “general duty” clause that employers must take care of their workers health and safety. Workers, suppliers, prime contractors, and contractors have a role in OHS.

How is’reasonably practicable’defined in health and safety?

How is ‘reasonably practicable’ defined? In this context, reasonably practicable means that which is, or was at a particular time, reasonably able to be done to ensure health and safety, taking into account and weighing up all relevant matters including: (a) the likelihood of the hazard or the risk concerned occurring

What does it mean to do what is reasonably practicable?

reasonably practicable means you do what is reasonable to ensure health and safety in your circumstances (eg what a reasonable person in your position would be expected to know and do) – you do what is reasonable to first try to eliminate the risk. If the risk can’t be eliminated, then you must minimise it.

What does reasonably practicable mean in WorkSafe Victoria?

A WorkSafe Victoria position on ‘reasonably practicable’ lists the following for consideration by the relevant duty holder. The potential interaction between multiple hazards that may, together, cause different risks.