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Indicator 3.5.2
by Contact on 8 October 2026
Requirement
The UoC shall ensure that the person conducting the site-specific health and safety risk assessment has the necessary competencies, experience and training. In cases where regulatory requirements are defined, the UoC shall ensure that the person conducting the site-specific health and safety risk assessment complies with these requirements.
How Do I Interpret This Requirement?
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To demonstrate competence, the person carrying out the health and safety risk assessment should:
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understand the:
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different steps of a risk assessment process
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health and safety risks inherent in aquaculture operations
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context of the UoC
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number of employees and their roles
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variety of different activities carried out across the site and what they involve;
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be able to:
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record risks in a clear and consistent way
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identify risks in all of the different areas of the site and operations of the UoC
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identify preventative measures for risks
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identify mitigation measures for risks
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have experience conducting health and safety risk assessments
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have undergone training on conducting health and safety risk assessments. This training can be:
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ASC training
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training from an external provider
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on-the-job training from someone experienced in conducting health and safety risk assessments.
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Evidence of Implementation
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training records
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qualifications of the person conducting the health and safety risk assessment
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health and safety risk assessment.
Auditors Should Confirm
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what applicable legal requirements there are for health and safety risk assessments;
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the qualifications and experience of the person conducting the health and safety risk assessment;
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how effective and thorough the risk assessment is that is in place.