ALARP Principle Risk Management Guidance

This comprehensive guide defines and explains the 'As Low As Reasonably Practicable' (ALARP) principle, a fundamental framework for effective Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) risk management. It outlines the core principles and practical application of the ALARP approach to risk assessment and management across all organizational activities and processes. The document details how to reduce risks to acceptable, tolerable, or broadly acceptable levels through a proportionate demonstration, covering different risk regions and the specific requirements for demonstrating ALARP compliance. It emphasizes the expectation of control measures, the concept of the tolerable region, and the necessity of considering both individual and societal risk. Understanding the risk regions – intolerable, 'tolerable if ALARP', and broadly acceptable – is crucial for determining appropriate HSE actions and the rigor of the ALARP demonstration. The guide stresses the importance of documenting ALARP demonstrations thoroughly for auditable compliance and references authoritative good practice documents, standards, and regulations. This document is essential for organizations seeking to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals and the environment by proactively managing risks. Ideal for Safety Officers, HSE Managers, Risk Engineers, Compliance Officers, and Project Managers.