CoR practical guide — Map a risk and follow it through
Use this worksheet with a real transport job. Complete it with the people who do the work and the other parties who influence the risk.
| Record | Questions to answer |
|---|---|
| Activity and functions | What happens from order to delivery? Which chain functions do we and the other parties perform? |
| Public risk | Who could be harmed, how could it happen, and what is creating the exposure? |
| Existing control | What prevents or reduces the risk? Is the control suitable and used? |
| Immediate response | Does the affected work need to pause or change now? Who can authorise a safe alternative? |
| Further control | What reasonably practicable improvement is needed? What resources or decision will it take? |
| Owner and due date | Who will act, by when, and who receives an escalation if it is delayed? |
| Verification | What real-work evidence will show the control is working? Who will check it and when? |
| Outcome | What was found? Close only when supported by evidence; reopen ineffective actions. |
Example: a driver is unwell
A driver has time remaining under the applicable hours rules but says they cannot concentrate. Do not treat the hours report as proof of fitness. Pause the affected driving task, arrange a safe alternative and involve the appropriate competent person. Update the scheduler and customer and record the response.
Example: the loading delay becomes road pressure
Repeated warehouse delays leave drivers trying to meet the original delivery window. Control the immediate unsafe instruction. Review loading capacity, scheduling, customer terms and authority to revise the plan. After changes, sample later jobs and speak with drivers to check whether pressure has reduced.
Evidence worth checking
- Driver capability demonstrated for the vehicle and task, beyond an induction signature.
- Planned and actual loading or delivery times, including required rest and foreseeable delays.
- Reliable weights, suitable restraint equipment and a practical stop-work route.
- Defect reports, fitness concerns and the decisions taken before work resumes.
- Overdue actions and recurring concerns, including their causes inside the business.
This worksheet supports risk management. Completing it does not by itself establish compliance; the control must work in the circumstances.
Reference: Heavy Vehicle National Law — current Queensland text. Check the local application law for the relevant jurisdiction. Reading reviewed 6 October 2026.