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From the initial site inspection to risk assessments and employee training: The following steps show how safety consulting works in practice.
At the start of the consultation, the external occupational safety specialist conducts a site inspection in collaboration with the employer or a responsible manager. During this inspection, workplaces, work activities, and the organization of occupational safety and health are examined. The site inspection is then repeated on a regular basis.
During the workplace inspection, we will jointly examine workstations and work activities, review fire safety measures, and discuss how occupational safety is organized within the company. This also involves the employer’s responsibilities, the involvement of managers, and how clear organizational structures and appropriate information can support safe behavior among employees.
The results of the facility inspection are documented. This allows for the transparent tracking of identified hazards and required measures, as well as monitoring of their implementation.
Which Risk Assessments a workplace needs depends on the existing workstations, activities, and hazards. Together with the employer, we identify the relevant areas and determine which risk assessments need to be prepared or updated.
In doing so, we systematically examine working conditions and identify and assess potential hazards , and establish the necessary protective measures .
The risk assessment follows a clear procedure:
The results are documented in a transparent manner. This provides the employer with a solid foundation for organizing the necessary occupational safety and health measures and monitoring their implementation.
Employees are informed about the hazards and protective measures relevant to their work. Required Operating instructions, posted notices, and other information are taken into account and kept up to date.
Training is one of the employer’s fundamental obligations under occupational safety and health regulations. Employees must be provided with clear, task-specific information about the hazards in their workplace and the necessary protective measures.
The training is based, in particular, on the company’s risk assessments. These assessments identify the topics and protective measures relevant to the respective activities. Depending on the company, the training may include, for example, fire safety, emergency procedures, ergonomic work practices, the proper use of work equipment, or personal protective equipment.
Training sessions must be conducted before an employee begins work, and subsequently on a regular basis as well as on special occasions. The completion of these sessions is documented.
Hillebrand Occupational Safety assists employers in preparing and organizing training sessions, provides appropriate company-specific documentation, and can personally conduct training for employees.
Site inspections, risk assessments, and training are important components—but they are only part of the picture. With the WORKPLACE SAFETY PROGRAM, we systematically identify key requirements, highlight areas where action is needed, and track progress using a SCORE.
In our Knowledge Center, you’ll find clear and concise information on key occupational safety issues—from legal requirements to specific topics related to workplace practices.
