The RiskFlag team continue to maintain their ethos, sharing learning in the implementation of the Building Safety Act, focusing on the efficient and compliant delivery of HRB safety cases in the RiskFlag platforms.
Wow. What an amazing RiskFlag event on Higher-risk Building Safety (HRB) cases. I was really pushed out of my comfort zone compering it! Here are the key takeaways presented by all the fabulous speakers. ❗ Safety Management Systems The importance of the Safety Management System (SMS) in managing HRB safety. There are many structures, but plan-do-check-act does work and is known to the BSR. Key points that are missing in SMS are: 📖 A way of identifying and reducing your risks – RiskFlag offers our Bow Tie tool for free with each Safety Case licence. 📖 A feedback mechanism to ensure that lessons are learnt. 📖 A way of managing people and encouraging a positive culture. This is essential. ❗ The need for a well-considered safety case structure that ensures that each safety claim and argument is supported by evidence. I’m sure that you’ve heard me say this before, but the Claim-Argument-Evidence structure works a treat! ❗ No building will be perfect! Your HRB safety case will have gaps in, but why is it still safe? There must be a clear method of dealing with the imperfections – delivery plans are essential to explaining your ‘route to green’. ❗ The Structural Argument. What should it contain? This is really important! 🏫 A clear explanation of the building use – different uses invoke different loads. 🏫 Definition of the building structure - different layouts, stability systems and materials invoke different risks. 🏫 Clear understanding of the building condition – material performance changes when materials deteriorate. 🏫 Any history of problems – repairs and why the repairs were needed. 🏫 Definition of how the structural components are protected from fire. 🏫 Remember that the BSR has already defined the required scenarios that must be considered in your safety case link. 🏫 Competency!! Who has done the assessment of structural failure and why are they competent! Keep an eye out for our next event, as we collate more feedback from the BSR. What I do know is that the RiskFlag cloud based platforms are allowing clients to efficiently develop and manage their HRB safety cases, reducing time and effort for already stretched teams. Get in touch if you'd like to learn more! RiskFlag - 'we know safety cases!'