Types of Risk Assessments in the Workplace
Virtually every situation has the potential to pose some sort of threat to the health and safety of individuals, or the safety of equipment, if not managed correctly. As an employee, it is your responsibility to make sure that all necessary and reasonable steps and precautions have been taken to ensure the wellbeing of your employees. It is also in your best financial interest to look after the longevity and optimal performance of your equipment, as well as the quality of your product and service. To achieve this, it is necessary to perform and/or review risk assessments in the workplace at least every two years to identify potential risks and to take the necessary steps to eliminate these risks and to put systems in place to deal with potential incidents.
A Simplified Summary of What Risk Assessments in the Workplace Entail
Ultimately, risk assessments are intended to be a careful examination of aspectsin the workplace that is considered a hazard and could potentially cause harm to people. Once these hazards are identified, a risk calculation is done and a rating is assigned to help you weigh up whether enough precautions have been taken, or whether more controls should be put in place to prevent harm.
These risk assessments in the workplace are not merely something that you can opt-in by choice, but rather a responsibility that is mandated by law. Failure to comply could lead to an employee being held accountable for extensive compensation and could even expose the employee to extensive litigation and criminal charges if their actions are deemed to be negligent in this regard. It is thus of vital performance that these risk assessments in the workplace are conducted by a professional service provider that understands the applicable laws in detail, and that is registered with the necessary authorities to conduct the necessary risk assessments in the workplace.
How IOH Solutions Can Assist You
IOH Solutions are experts at performing comprehensive risk assessments in the workplace that meet the necessary legal requirements. Since as far back as 2003 we’ve been working closely with some of Africa’s largest companies to provide a comprehensive and high-quality, one-stop service with innovative, cost-effective solutions to comply with local, national, and international standards and legislation.
Services We Offer
As professional environmental assessment and monitoring specialists, we provide a wide range of expert services, which relates to:
- Asbestos identification
- Hazardous chemical substances
- Indoor air quality (IAQ)
- Workplace ergonomics
- Vibration (WBV & HAV)
- Chemical compatibility
- Health risk assessments (including COVID-19 occupational health and safety measures)
- Noise dosimetry
- Thermal stress
- Water sampling
- Hazardous biological sampling
- Illumination
- Noise monitoring
- Ventilation
- Legionella water sampling
Why Trust IOH Solutions?
Aside from the fact that we have been in the industry for many years with a proven track record, IOH Solutions is accredited with the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) (Accreditation Number: OH0112) for Occupational Hygiene Inspection at workplaces, and we are registered with the Department of Labour (DoL) (Registration Number: CI-015) as an Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993. If you’re in need of reliable, thorough risk assessments in the workplace, contact IOH Solutions today for a free quotation.