How do I get started with the risk assessment?

Write down which tasks, such as moving patients or cleaning surfaces, are performed in the different working areas. The same tasks from different working areas can be described together to avoid writing them down twice. The tasks which are performed in your facility are the starting point for the identification of hazards or risks which are connected with performing the task and the identification of the employees who are potentially exposed to the hazards or risks.

According to the information provided by EU-OSHA, employers can take the appropriate action for the risk assessment following the five steps below. 

Step 1 — Identifying hazards and those at risk 

Step 2 — Evaluating and prioritizing risks 

Step 3 — Deciding on preventive action — T-O-P 

Step 4 — Taking action 

Step 5 — Documentation, monitoring and review