Effective risk management requires more than identifying that a control exists. The Accountable Person needs confidence that important controls actually work.
This may involve inspection records, maintenance information, testing, surveys, incident data, assurance activity, resident feedback or other evidence.
Where controls are weak, uncertain or ineffective, the safety case should identify this clearly and explain what interim mitigations and improvement actions are in place.
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- What evidence should support a building safety case?
Evidence should support the claims being made about the building and its risk controls.
- How do you assess whether a building safety control is effective?
Control effectiveness should consider whether the control is appropriate for the risk, correctly implemented and working as intended.
- What are leading indicators in building safety?
Leading indicators are measures that provide warning that safety performance may be deteriorating before a serious incident occurs.
Building safety legislation, regulation and Building Safety Regulator guidance can change. This page is general information, not legal advice — always refer to current legislation and official guidance for your building.
