Clause 6.1 – Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities

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Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities is a key requirement of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 – and a powerful way to strengthen your business.

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1Use existing processes: Capture risk and opportunity information through audits and toolbox talks without extra work.
2Document what you do about risks: Ensure controls and follow-up actions are clear and auditable.
3Include opportunities, not just threats: Support improvement as well as risk reduction.
4Link actions to legal requirements: Demonstrate compliance and traceability via your Legal Register.
5Integrate into Risk Management Procedure: Manage risks consistently across the organisation.
6Keep it practical: Use short and clear wording for risk and opportunity records.

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Nathan has worked in HSEQ management for 15 years helping Australian businesses improve compliance, manage risk and gain ISO Certification. He has masters degrees in business management and WHS.

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1Use existing processes: Capture risk and opportunity information through audits and toolbox talks without extra work.
2Document what you do about risks: Ensure controls and follow-up actions are clear and auditable.
3Include opportunities, not just threats: Support improvement as well as risk reduction.
4Link actions to legal requirements: Demonstrate compliance and traceability via your Legal Register.
5Integrate into Risk Management Procedure: Manage risks consistently across the organisation.
6Keep it practical: Use short and clear wording for risk and opportunity records.

Clause 6.1 – Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities

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