Risky Business Is Tempered Through Risk Management
Some risk is completely avoidable by a through Risk Assessment conducted by a Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
. The CSP will visit your facility to gather quantifiable data to determine the different exposures your company has to risk.
A Risk Assessment starts with identifying the hazards present at your facility. This could be from employees carrying heavy loads on a regular basis or employees are susceptible to trip hazards. The hazards could cause accidents or injuries to the workers that are in that immediate area on a day to day basis. Some hazards are not as readily identifiable and require the specialized training of the Certified Safety Professional to appropriately uncover.
The next consideration is determining who could be at risk from the identified hazards. The hazard might be a greater risk to a particular type of worker. New workers might have a higher risk for a certain type of hazard, while seasoned employees are at greater risk for a different type of hazard. Visitors or certain job roles present a new challenge to the CSP to ensure the area is safe for everyone.
Once the initial Risk Assessment has been completed, the Certified Safety Professional must evaluate all of the risks and determine the appropriate precautions through a Risk Management plan. Some circumstances allow for the hazard to be alleviated altogether, while other hazards require constant attention to ensure the risk is reduced. Certain situations require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be given to each employee. A respirator might be needed for workers in areas that have dangerous fumes or particles in the air.
The findings are then compiled into a detailed report with the recommendations to be immediately implemented. Training may be needed for employees to use the equipment or procedures effectively. The report should cite specific job roles and hazards that are at risk with the plan to lower that risk. The report should also have a recommendation for the appropriate time frame before re-evaluation. Safety is an ongoing pursuit and new technologies or procedures should be updated on a regular basis to ensure the worker safety continues to elevate. Click here to contact a Certified Safety Professional to start working with your company to conduct an in depth Risk Assessment for your company. Once the assessment has been completed, the risk management plan can be implemented to start improving the working conditions at the facility. Your employees are worth protecting.