Critical Control Management

We know that incidents occur when controls fail. That’s the relationship we work with in every investigation. So, if a critical control failure is picked up in a CCV — even if there’s no injury, no damage, and no catastrophic event — shouldn't we treat that just as seriously?

A Critical Control Performance Standard defines what “good” looks like for your most important controls. It outlines how the control should be implemented, who’s responsible, what training is needed, how to verify it, and what to do if it fails. Without it, even the best controls can quietly fall apart.

Mitigating controls are the unsung heroes in our risk management toolkit. They don’t stop an incident from occurring – instead, they reduce

What good is a control if the worker implementing it doesn’t understand it?

In risk management, we spend so much time discussing whether controls are effective under normal conditions. But what if they fail?

When people think about risk, they focus only on likelihood and consequence. But there's another critical factor that deserves attention: Ri

When we think about the Hierarchy of Control, administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE) are often considered weak

Risk Bowtie Analysis is a powerful visual risk assessment tool that helps organisations identify, understand, and control workplace risks.

As we approach 2025, the safety and risk landscape continue to evolve rapidly, presenting businesses with both significant challenges

Working in confined spaces is one of the most hazardous activities across various industries. Confined spaces, such as tanks

Working at heights is one of the most critical risks faced across many industries. Whether it involves accessing rooftops, using EWPs

Mobile equipment interactions are among the most critical risks in industries such as transport, freight, mining, and construction.

In high-risk industries, the importance of an effective Critical Control Management (CCM) program cannot be overstated.

In recent years, many organisations have added “risk” to the titles and responsibilities of traditional safety roles

Conducting an effective risk assessment requires more than just gathering people in a room to fill out a spreadsheet.

Determining which controls are genuinely critical goes beyond compliance—it involves a strategic approach

Many leaders feel that diving deep into every potential risk scenario and identifying all critical controls is overwhelming, uncomfortable,