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R01 — Unified Operational Safety & Compliance Risk Register

This register maps operational, safety, and compliance risks across Sidelink's facilities and legislative frameworks. It replaces the previously separate Transport Activities Risk Register and Physical & Psychological Risk Register.

Risks are assessed using the Sidelink Risk Matrix (L × C). Each risk entry carries its own review date.

Risk Matrix

Negligible (1) Minor (2) Significant (3) Severe (4) Catastrophic (5)
Likelihood Almost Certain (5) Medium (5) Substantial (10) High (15) Extreme (20) Extreme (25)
Likely (4) Low (4) Medium (8) Substantial (12) High (16) Extreme (20)
Possible (3) Low (3) Medium (6) Medium (9) Substantial (12) High (15)
Unlikely (2) Low (2) Low (4) Medium (6) Medium (8) Substantial (10)
Very Unlikely (1) Low (1) Low (2) Low (3) Low (4) Medium (5)
Score Rating
1–4 Low
5–9 Medium
10–12 Substantial
15–16 High
20–25 Extreme

Risk Register

Risk ID Facility Operational Area Risk Scenario Applicable Legislation Inherent L Inherent C Inherent Score / Rating Unified Controls Residual L Residual C Residual Score / Rating Risk Owner Review Date
RSK-001 Container Depot Hardstand & Stack Operations Reach stacker punctures an un-cleared import container carrying toxic Class 8 Dangerous Goods, causing structural failure, hazardous chemical spill, and environmental breach in the open yard. {{cite:OHS-ACT}} · {{cite:ADG-CODE}} · {{cite:BIOSECURITY-ACT}} · {{cite:CUSTOMS-ACT}} 3 5 15 / High Pre-arrival manifest mapping in TMS to flag DG containers (PR-TP-004). Dedicated bunded DAFF-approved quarantine zones for underbond cargo. Heavy machinery exclusion zones around flagged DG containers. Regular hardstand integrity inspections (PR-CM-005). 2 3 6 / Medium Depot Operations Manager 2027-03-01
RSK-002 Warehouse Inbound Devanning Bay An un-cleared import container is devanned while infested with exotic biosecurity pests (e.g. Khapra beetle). Pests escape into the facility, contaminating stored food items and export-bound goods. {{cite:BIOSECURITY-ACT}} · {{cite:HACCP-STANDARD}} 2 5 10 / Substantial Devanning restricted to isolated Approved Arrangement bays (CP04). Rapid containment protocols and immediate DAFF reporting (ERP09). Pest control compliant with {{cite:HACCP-STANDARD}} — no toxic baits in food zones. Pre-devanning container inspection checklist. 1 4 4 / Low Biosecurity Compliance Officer 2027-03-01
RSK-003 Warehouse Racking Aisles Forklift impacts an export-ready food rack causing structural collapse, resulting in severe operator injury and cross-contamination of adjacent food stocks. {{cite:OHS-ACT}} · {{cite:HACCP-STANDARD}} · {{cite:BIOSECURITY-ACT}} 3 4 12 / Substantial Heavy-duty bolt-down racking aisle end protectors installed. Warehouse traffic management separating pedestrians from forklifts (PR-WH-001). Batch isolation controls via TMS. Pre-shift forklift prestart checks (PR-TP-007). Regular racking integrity inspections (PR-CM-005). 1 4 4 / Low Warehouse Site Manager 2027-03-01
RSK-004 Container Depot · Warehouse · Parking Outbound Dispatch A heavy vehicle is co-loaded with export food products and poorly secured Class 3 flammable liquid drums. Drums shift and leak during transport, triggering a highway incident and food contamination. {{cite:HVNL}} · {{cite:ADG-CODE}} · {{cite:HACCP-STANDARD}} · {{cite:OHS-ACT}} 3 5 15 / High TMS load planning rules blocking incompatible DG and food co-loading (PR-TP-004). Mandatory CoR pre-dispatch load restraint checklist (PR-CM-003). Weighbridge integration (PR-CM-002). DG segregation per {{cite:ADG-CODE}} enforced at loading (HB03). 2 3 6 / Medium Logistics & Transport Manager 2027-03-01
RSK-005 Warehouse Export Packing Line Warehouse team applies non-approved pesticides in the food-grade export area to address an infestation. Chemical residues breach export market access criteria, triggering a biosecurity non-conformance. {{cite:BIOSECURITY-ACT}} · {{cite:HACCP-STANDARD}} · {{cite:ADG-CODE}} 3 4 12 / Substantial Pest control program mapped to Approved Registered Establishment Operations Manual (CP04). Pre-authorisation logs mandatory for any chemical introduction into food-grade areas. Independent third-party sanitation audits quarterly. DG storage per {{cite:ADG-CODE}} (HB03). 1 4 4 / Low Quality Assurance Lead 2027-03-01
RSK-006 Parking · Container Depot Transport Operations A heavy vehicle driver exceeds {{cite:HVNL}} work and rest hour limits due to inadequate scheduling or failure to declare prior work, resulting in a fatigue-related road incident. {{cite:HVNL}} · {{cite:OHS-ACT}} 3 5 15 / High Fatigue management scheduling controls in TMS (PR-TP-004). Driver daily workcard recording work and rest hours (PR-TP-003). Pre-trip fatigue declaration via Gearbox prestart app (PR-TP-006). Fatigue obligations covered in onboarding (HB01). Drug and alcohol testing (PR-CM-001). 2 5 10 / Substantial Logistics & Transport Manager 2027-03-01
RSK-007 Container Depot Diesel Storage Loss of containment from the onsite diesel storage tank results in a fuel spill reaching stormwater drains, causing an environmental incident and regulatory breach. {{cite:OHS-ACT}} · {{cite:ADG-CODE}} 2 4 8 / Medium Bunded containment around diesel tank meeting EPA requirements (CP08). Onsite diesel tank operating procedure (PR-DP-001). Emergency response plan for spill (ERP08). Stormwater control procedure (PR-DP-003). Regular tank integrity inspections (PR-CM-005). 1 3 3 / Low Depot Operations Manager 2027-03-01
RSK-008 Container Depot · Warehouse Customs Controlled Storage Underbond cargo is accessed, moved, or devanned without proper Customs authority, resulting in a {{cite:CUSTOMS-ACT}} breach and potential suspension of the 77G depot licence. {{cite:CUSTOMS-ACT}} · {{cite:BIOSECURITY-ACT}} 2 4 8 / Medium 77G depot licence conditions and access controls (CP05). TMS underbond cargo flagging and movement authorisation workflow. Staff training on Customs controlled cargo obligations (HB00). Regular ABF compliance self-assessments. 1 4 4 / Low Biosecurity Compliance Officer 2027-03-01
RSK-009 Container Depot · Warehouse · Office General Operations Worker sustains a musculoskeletal injury during manual handling of freight or equipment, resulting in lost time, a workers compensation claim, and potential {{cite:OHS-ACT}} investigation. {{cite:OHS-ACT}} 4 2 8 / Medium Manual handling guidance in induction (HB00). Incident reporting procedure (PR-CM-004). Mechanical aids available and maintained (PR-CM-005). Return to work managed per {{cite:OHS-ACT}} obligations (PL-SM). 3 2 6 / Medium Compliance & Maintenance 2027-09-01
RSK-010 Office · Container Depot · Warehouse · Parking All Operations Workers experience chronic work-related stress, burnout, or psychological harm due to high workloads, poor communication, or workplace conflict, resulting in absenteeism, turnover, and potential psychosocial risk breach. {{cite:OHS-ACT}} · {{cite:FAIR-WORK-ACT}} 3 3 9 / Medium Complaint handling procedure (PR-HR-002). Workplace conduct and ethics obligations (PL-WC). People & Culture policy covering wellbeing (PL-PC). Incident reporting for psychosocial events (PR-CM-004). 2 3 6 / Medium Human Resources 2027-09-01

Register Administration

Field Detail
Register Owner Compliance & Maintenance
Review Cycle Annually as a minimum; individual entries reviewed per their own review date or following an incident, audit finding, or legislative change
Next Full Review 2027-09-08
Related Documents CP00 · CP04 · CP05 · CP07 · CP08

This register is a living document. New risks should be added as they are identified. Existing entries should be reviewed and updated following any incident, near-miss, audit finding, or change in operations or legislation.