Some previous major accidents could have been avoided by knowing beforehand that the staffing levels and structure were inadequate. Abnormal and emergency events typically create a highly demanding workload beyond normal process operation. The staffing assessment method is used to demonstrate that staffing arrangements are safe in high workload scenarios.
A staffing assessment involves facilitated workshops with operational staff to review two aspects of the staffing arrangements:
- highly demanding work situations (physical assessment) and
- background arrangements to enable the site to cope (ladder assessment)
The assessment method is based on the Health and Safety Executive’s safe staffing method (
CRR348/2001). This assessment is particularly useful during
management of change programmes. Even if changes are not afoot this method can provide confidence that the staffing arrangements are safe. We use a range of tools to suit your needs when assessing staffing and workload. We often combine the staffing assessment with other
workload analysis tools during this process. Our primary experience with this tool is for the oil and gas sector. We welcome enquiries from other sectors.
