Overview of risk assessments

Figure describes the steps involved in risk assessment, from identification, analysis, definition of measures, implementation and effectiveness monitoring.

Topics of the risk assessment

The employer must determine which occupational health and safety measures are required by assessing the risks associated with the employees' work. The employer must carry out the assessment depending on the type of work. (Occupational Health and Safety Act)

Arbeitssicherheit Hillebrand supports the employer with a complete set of forms.

The forms (CHECKs and QUESTIONS) and the templates for instructions are available in German and English, and in other languages if required.

The minimum scope of risk assessments, which applies uniformly to all companies, covers the following subject areas:

1) Organization of occupational safety

2) Fire protection, escape routes and evacuation, emergency management

3) VDU workstations and ergonomics

4) Home office, a recommendation from the employer

5) Mental stress at the workplace and in the working environment

6) Working time Time recording

7) Maternity protection and instruction of pregnant women

8) Occupational health care

Depending on the type of activities and the associated exposure or risk situation, the following applies additional scope of risk assessments. Here are a few examples:

1) Skin protection

2) Hazardous substances

3) Hazardous substance register

4) Lifting, carrying, transportation

5) Assembly work (interior fittings, roof)

6) Gastronomy, hotel industry

7) Warehouse, shipping, internal transportation

8) Setting up and operating workplaces

9) Workshops, laboratories

10) Use of devices, machines and mechanical equipment

11) Systems requiring monitoring / inspection

12) Electrical installation

13) Ancillary construction trades

14) Events, functions

15) TRGSs (e.g. lead directive)

16) Staff leasing

Checklists and advice also in individual cases

Checklists are used to identify weak points in occupational health and safety

Consulting provides answers in the assessment of risks

Advice provides the criteria and explanations for selecting alternative courses of action

Question: Where can I get advice from an experienced occupational safety specialist who can provide everything I need from a single source?

  • What kind of risk assessment do I need?
  • Which is the easiest way to carry out a risk assessment?
  • How much time do I need for a risk assessment?
  • What does a risk assessment cost?
  • Who helps to determine the risks?
  • Who knows best about legally compliant valuation?
  • Who provides a practicable solution to every problem?
  • Who knows both the legal and the practical side of occupational health and safety?
  • Who is flexible, fast and available?
  • Who combines dry occupational safety with cheerful humor?

Answer: At Arbeitssicherheit Hillebrand, Munich.