Five Practical Steps to Delivering Meaningful Outcomes from Risk Assessments

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Topic
Join Mark Alston to explore practical strategies for stronger risk assessments and more effective controls.
Start Date
02 July 2026
End Date
02 July 2026
Start Time
12:00PM AEST
End Time
1:00PM AEST
Venue
Online
Contact Name
NSCA Foundation Event Manager
Contact Phone
02 8875 7820
Contact Email
events@nscafoundation.org.au
Website
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Max. Attendees
500
Who Can Register?
Anyone

This webinar explores five practical strategies to improve risk assessment outcomes, strengthen controls, and move beyond traditional risk matrices through scenario-based approaches focused on credible workplace risks.


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Learn practical strategies to strengthen risk assessments and achieve meaningful risk reduction.

About this webinar

Join Mark Alston for a practical webinar focused on improving the quality of risk assessments and delivering stronger, more meaningful risk reduction outcomes.

Drawing on extensive experience across mining, energy, utilities, construction, aviation and heavy industry, Mark will share five practical steps to help organisations move beyond traditional risk matrix approaches.

This session will explore how to build scenario-based risk assessments that focus on credible threats, stronger controls, real-world work practices and measurable improvement.


Join us as we cover

  • How to improve risk assessment workshop outcomes
  • How to develop credible risk scenarios
  • Why organisations need to move beyond traditional risk matrices
  • How to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of controls
  • How to apply practical, scenario-based risk approaches
  • How to deliver meaningful and measurable risk reduction

Why attend?

  • Learn five practical techniques to improve risk assessment workshops
  • Understand how to shift from uncertainty-based assessments to credible risk scenarios
  • Explore how scenario-based assessments can improve control effectiveness
  • Gain insights into contemporary approaches, including learning reviews and context-led risk
  • Discover practical ways to evaluate control quality and verification
  • Learn how to reduce administrative burden while improving risk outcomes
  • Hear real-world examples from a leading risk management specialist

Who should attend?

This webinar is suitable for:

  • WHS and safety professionals
  • Risk managers and compliance teams
  • Operational leaders and supervisors
  • Investigation and assurance professionals
  • HSE advisors and coordinators
  • Managers responsible for frontline operations
  • Professionals working in mining, energy, utilities, construction, aviation, manufacturing and heavy industry
  • Anyone interested in improving risk assessment quality and practical safety outcomes

Registration information

NSCA Foundation webinars are delivered via Vimeo Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation from our association management system, followed by a separate email prior to the webinar with your login details. No downloads are required — you can watch directly in your browser.


Meet Your Presenter

Mark Alston

Mark Alston

Director | Investigations Differently


Mark Alston is the Director of Investigations Differently and a specialist in incident investigation, risk management and learning from work.

He works with organisations across mining, energy, utilities, construction, aviation and heavy industry to improve practical risk management approaches. Mark facilitates investigations and risk assessments, supports leaders and frontline teams, and promotes scenario-based methods focused on stronger controls and measurable outcomes.

In 2025, Mark received the Vanguard Visionary Award at the Community of Human and Organisational Learning Conference.

Investigations Differently

Investigations Differently offers investigation and risk management services designed to help organisations identify the real issues that can contribute to risks and incidents. Through tailored, evidence-based programs, they support organisations to reduce risk, improve workforce engagement and create safer working environments.


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