Analysis Process

The stages of a typical risk analysis include:

• Familiarisation with the project and specification of the risk assessment or risk analysis
• Identification of unwanted events or hazards using techniques such as:
• Interviews with individuals
• Interviews with small groups
• Brainstorming sessions within groups
• Examination of documents
• Examination of plans and drawings
• Written questionnaires
• Interviews with external specialists
• Analysis of flow diagrams

The stages of a generalised Risk Analysis Process is illustrated in the flow diagram below: