Workplace Safety and Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

• A systematic process to identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks in the workplace
• Identifies hazards, assesses the likelihood and severity of incidents, and determines control measures
• Risk assessment tools: checklists, risk matrices, bowtie analysis
• Output: risk assessment report, action plan, and recommendations for risk reduction

Incident Reporting and Investigation

• Timely and accurate reporting of workplace incidents, including near-misses
• Investigation aims to identify root causes, contributing factors, and recommendations for prevention
• Incident reporting process: notification, initial response, investigation, analysis, and recommendations
• Incident investigation tools: root cause analysis, fault tree analysis, incident causation model

Hazard Identification

• Process of identifying potential hazards in the workplace
• Hazard types: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychological
• Hazard identification methods: workplace inspections, job safety analysis, task analysis
• Output: hazard register, risk assessment, and recommendations for control measures

Workplace Safety Regulations

• Legal requirements and standards for workplace safety
• Regulations cover: general duties, hazard-specific duties, and industry-specific duties
• Key regulations: OSHA (US), EU-OSHA (EU), WHS Act (AU)
• Compliance: risk assessments, safety policies, training, and incident reporting

Employee Training and Awareness

• Education and training programs to promote workplace safety and health
• Training types: induction, on-the-job, refresher, and specialized training
• Training topics: hazard awareness, risk assessment, incident reporting, and emergency procedures
• Training methods: classroom, on-site, online, and on-the-job training