A risk assessment involves more than just filling out a form. The hazards and stressors that must be considered depend on the actual activities, workstations, work equipment, and working conditions at the company.
This hub addresses the question of which risk assessments are required, through the appropriate assessment method, to the evaluation, determination of measures, and monitoring of effectiveness.
01 – WHAT DOES MY BUSINESS NEED?
What risk assessments are required for my business?
Not every company needs the same risk assessments. The key factors are the types of work, workstations, work equipment, substances used, and specific working conditions.
02 – HOW DO I PROCEED?
Conduct risk assessments systematically
A risk assessment is a process. Work areas and activities are identified, hazards are determined and evaluated, and protective measures are established, implemented, and monitored for effectiveness.
→ Conducting a Risk Assessment Systematically – Process and Steps
Depending on the specific question, various methods are available for conducting the analysis. CHECK makes structured use of organizational knowledge; SURVEY incorporates the experiences and perceptions of employees.
03 – WHAT TOPICS?
Risk Assessments Based on Hazards and Working Conditions
Hazards can have a wide variety of causes: for example, work equipment, hazardous substances, noise, electrical hazards, fire and explosion hazards, physical strain, or work organization.
The specific topics that need to be assessed depend on the company’s situation. That is why there is no single list of risk assessments that is identical for every company.
04 – WHERE AND HOW?
Risk Assessments for Activities, Workplaces, and Specific Situations
A risk assessment does not automatically apply to the entire company. The key factors are where and under what conditions work is performed and what tasks are carried out.
Therefore, different risk assessments or in-depth analyses may be required for office workstations, working from home, mobile work, machine operation, field work, or specialized tasks may require different risk assessments or more in-depth analyses.
The same job does not automatically mean the same working conditions.
05 – GO DEEPER
Selected Risk Assessments in Detail
Certain hazards and work situations require closer examination. In-depth technical articles and specific assessment tools are available for this purpose.
→ Risk Assessment for Computer Work – Office, Home Office, and Mobile Work
06 – AND THEN?
From Risk Assessment to Effective Measures
The risk assessment does not end with the identification and evaluation of risks. Measures must be established, responsibilities and deadlines determined, implemented, and then monitored to ensure their effectiveness.
→ Conducting a Risk Assessment Systematically – Process and Steps
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