On the basis of such a risk analysis, you can focus on preventing the identified dangers and risks. In this way, a risk analysis contributes to a safer workplace.
Part 2: how to go about drawing up a risk analysis?
1. Complicated methods are not strictly necessary; with the necessary common sense you already get far. For example: determining the possible consequences of a dangerous situation? Start with the worst imaginable and end with the smaller risks.
2. Do go about it systematically. The following questions can help:
- How often does the risk occur?
- What are the possible consequences (e.g. damage, accident, near-accident…)?
- How serious are the possible consequences?
- Who is exposed to the risk (e.g. workers, customers…)?
- Are there people who run a higher risk (e.g. pregnant women, temporary workers, young people…)?
3. Be sure to cover all aspects related to a safe working environment in your risk analysis: general facilities, physical factors, psychological factors, workplace layout, work equipment, work gear, protective equipment, (safety) communication, workload, cleaning, hygiene…
Want to know more?
In the third part, we list a number of final points of attention so that you definitely don't overlook anything. Our prevention advisor training is also recommended if you want to learn more about this.