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Productivity Quality Reputation. improving. Material working conditions. Terms of employment. Social relations. Job content. Preventing occupational risks Info & training to workers Implement necessary measures. Action plan. Risk assessment.
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Productivity Quality Reputation improving Material working conditions Terms of employment Social relations Job content • Preventing occupational risks • Info & training to workers • Implement necessary measures Action plan Risk assessment Occupational Health & Safety training and consultancywww.humanatwork.org
Because...... (Fatal) accidents Work related injury Illnesses Business performance Reputation Occupational Health & Safety training and consultancywww.humanatwork.org
What is risk assessment? • Risk assessment is the process of evaluating the risks to • workers’ safety & health from workplace hazards. • It is the systematic examination of all aspects of work that considers: • What could cause injury or harm, • Whether the hazards could be eliminated and if not, • What preventive or protective measures are, or should be, • in place to control the risks Occupational Health & Safety training and consultancywww.humanatwork.org
Five step approach to risk assessment Fire safety Dangerous substances Accidents & illness records Noise & vibration Musculoskeletal disorders Violent, bullying or harassment Work related stress • Identify hazards and those at risk • Evaluating and prioritizing risks • Deciding on preventive action • Taking action • Monitoring and reviewing How likely will a hazard cause harm How serious that harm is likely to be How often (how many) workers are exposed Combating risks at the source Technical measures to control exposure Personal protective equipment (PPE) Prioritization plan Who does what and when Regular checks to ensure measures are working Review if significant changes occur Review after an accident or ‘near miss’ Occupational Health & Safety training and consultancywww.humanatwork.org
Occupational Health & Safety training and consultancywww.humanatwork.org
Occupational Health & Safety training and consultancywww.humanatwork.org