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HSE ERM Control Ontology

Release: 2024-05-15

Modified on: 2024-05-15
This version:
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Latest version:
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Revision:
0.1
Contributors:
Junli Liang
Nick McDonald
Rob Brennan
Publisher:
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie
Source:
HSE ERM Control Ontology
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HSE ERM Control Ontology. Revision: 0.1. Retrieved from: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#

Ontology Specification Draft

Abstract

This ontology defines the sets of owl classes to be used to instantiate Controls

Introduction back to ToC

This ontology defines the sets of owl classes to be used to instantiate Controls

Namespace declarations

Table 1: Namespaces used in the document
dc<http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/>
dcterms<http://purl.org/dc/terms/>
hseERM<https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#>
owl<http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#>
rdf<http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#>
rdfs<http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#>
skos<http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#>
vocab<http://purl.org/vocab/vann/>
widoco<https://w3id.org/widoco/vocab#>
xml<http://www.w3.org/XML/1998/namespace>
xsd<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#>

HSE ERM Control Ontology: Overview back to ToC

This ontology has the following classes and properties.

Classes

HSE ERM Control Ontology: Description back to ToC

This ontology defines the sets of owl classes to be used to instantiate Controls

Cross-reference for HSE ERM Control Ontology classes, object properties and data properties back to ToC

This section provides details for each class and property defined by HSE ERM Control Ontology.

Classes

Acceptc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#Accept

Accept the level of risk based on existing information e.g. pursue the opportunity.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Action. ownerc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#ActionOwner

in order to monitor the action one person must have lead responsibility.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Actionsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#Actions

Actions are a future measure that will maintain and/or modify a risk. In the HSE, an action is a future measure to further reduce either the likelihood or impact of a risk.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Avoid/terminatec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#AvoidOrTerminate

Avoid/Terminate it completely e.g. do not proceed with the planned activity.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Control ownerc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#ControlOwner

Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Controlsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#Controls

Controls are measures that maintain and/or modify risk. In the HSE, a control is a measure that is in place, is working effectively and operating to reduce either the likelihood or impact of a risk.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Corrective controlsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#CorrectiveControls

Corrective controls are designed to correct errors or undesirable events which have occurred and will prevent further occurrences.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/
has super-classes
Reactive controls c

Current riskc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#CurrentRisk

Current risk is the level of risk after both the existing controls and actions are considered at the point in time the risk is being assessed
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Detective controlsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#DetectiveControls

Detective controls are designed to search for and identify errors or undesirable events after they have occurred so that corrective actions can be taken.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/
has super-classes
Reactive controls c

Directive controlsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#DirectiveControls

Directive controls give direction. These can be, for example, statutory obligations, regulatory standards including professional standards, or other organisational requirements or instructions, many of which are converted into policies, procedures, circulars, standard operating procedures and training.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/
has super-classes
Proactive controls c

External Assurance providersc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#ExternalAssuranceProviders

assurance from external independent assurance providers such as Regulators.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

First line of defencec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#FirstLineOfDefence

the way risks are managed and controlled day-to-day. Assurance comes directly from those responsible for delivering specific objectives or processes. Its value comes from those who know the business, culture and day-to-day challenges.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Inherent riskc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#InherentRisk

Inherent risk in the HSE is the level of risk before consideration of control and/or action measures.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Initial riskc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#InitialRisk

Initial risk is the level of risk after existing controls are considered when the risk was originally assessed.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Preventative controlsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#PreventativeControls

Preventative controls are controls designed to stop, discourage, pre-empt or limit the possibility of an undesirable event before it occurs.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/
has super-classes
Proactive controls c

Proactive controlsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#ProactiveControls

Proactive controls are put in place before the risk materialises
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/
has sub-classes
Directive controls c, Preventative controls c

Reactive controlsc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#ReactiveControls

Reactive controlsfocus on what happens after the risk occurs or which identify weaknesses in our current controls
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/
has sub-classes
Corrective controls c, Detective controls c

Reducec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#Reduce

Reduce the risk with further actions.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Residual riskc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#REsidualRisk

Residual risk in the HSE is the level of risk remaining after consideration of existing controls.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Risk treatmentc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#RiskTreatment

Risk treatment is the process to modify risk.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Second line of defencec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#SecondLineOfDefence

the way the organisation oversees the control framework so that it operates effectively. The assurance provided is separate from those responsible for delivery, but not independent of the management chain, such as risk and compliance functions.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Target riskc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#TargetRisk

Target risk in the HSE is the planned level of risk after consideration of both control and action measures.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Third line of defencec back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#ThirdLineOfDefence

objective and independent assurance, e.g. internal audit, providing reasonable (not absolute) assurance of the overall effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Transfer the riskc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#TransferRisk

Transfer the risk e.g. to an identified individual or unit, that has been communicated to and notified, where many of the actions identified as required to mitigate are better managed and are within their span of control.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Treatmant planc back to ToC or Class ToC

IRI: https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#TreaementPlan

treatment plans detail both action and effective control plans, to minimise the likelihood and impact of the identified risk.
Is defined by
https://openark.adaptcentre.ie/Ontologies/HSE-ERM-ControlOntology#
Source
https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/hse-integrated-risk-management-policy/

Legend back to ToC

c: Classes

References back to ToC

Add your references here. It is recommended to have them as a list.

Acknowledgments back to ToC

The authors would like to thank Silvio Peroni for developing LODE, a Live OWL Documentation Environment, which is used for representing the Cross Referencing Section of this document and Daniel Garijo for developing Widoco, the program used to create the template used in this documentation.