Updating the risk assessment

The risk assessment on the transfer of metros in the railway network was made when the transfers were only at the planning stage. The assessment was not updated after the implementation method and technical solutions used in the transfers were confirmed. The effects of the technical solutions selected on risks were not identified, either.
Even when a comprehensive risk assessment is carried out at the start of the project, it is often impossible to take all risk factors that occur in practice into account. Similarly, the solutions used in the implementation may change from the planning stage. Therefore, the existing risk assessment should be updated when changes to the plans are made. This is the only way to identify and react to risks that emerge during the project or operation.

When auditing the safety management systems of railway operators, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency should evaluate whether the assessments are updated as needed in addition to the risk assessment procedures.

Risk assessments should be updated in all processes, in which they are carried out, not only in case of changes or exceptional situations.

The risk assessment on the transfer of metros in the railway network was made when the transfers were only at the planning stage. The assessment was not updated after the implementation method and technical solutions used in the transfers were confirmed. The effects of the technical solutions selected on risks were not identified, either.
Even when a comprehensive risk assessment is carried out at the start of the project, it is often impossible to take all risk factors that occur in practice into account. Similarly, the solutions used in the implementation may change from the planning stage. Therefore, the existing risk assessment should be updated when changes to the plans are made. This is the only way to identify and react to risks that emerge during the project or operation.