1. 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho The 5 step model on Risk Assessment How to assess the risks (5 steps model) and Completion of the 5 steps

2. 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho2 Reference https://osha.europa.eu/en

3. Risk assessment in 5 steps A stepwise approach to risk assessment How to carry out a risk assessment Step 1. Identifying hazards and those at risk Step 2. Evaluating and prioritising risks Step 3. Deciding on preventive action Step 4. Taking action Step 5. Monitoring and reviewing 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho3

4. Step 1 Identifying hazards and those at risk Identifying hazards and those at risk Looking for those things at work that have the potential to cause harm, and identifying workers who may be exposed to the hazards. 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho4

5. Step 2 Evaluating and prioritising risks Estimating the existing risks (the severity and probability of possible harm…) and prioritising them in order of importance. 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho5

6. Step 3 Deciding on preventive action Identifying the appropriate measures to eliminate or control the risks. 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho6

7. Step 4 Taking action Putting in place the preventive and protective measures through a prioritisation plan. 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho7

8. Step 5 Monitoring and reviewing The assessment should be reviewed at regular intervals to ensure that it remains up to date. 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho8

9. Additional work Documenting Risk Assessment Who did it Why it was done Target audience Evidence on risks Proposed solutions Revision maintenance 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho9

10. Framework Directive 89/391 http://eur- lex.europa.eu/smartapi/cgi/sga_doc?s martapi!celexapi!prod!CELEXnumdoc &lg=EN&numdoc=389L0391&model= guichett http://eur- lex.europa.eu/smartapi/cgi/sga_doc?s martapi!celexapi!prod!CELEXnumdoc &lg=EN&numdoc=389L0391&model= guichett Note: A EU Regulation is mandatory to all Member States (works like a national law), while a Directive is a recommendation to Member States to achieve goals in a time frame 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho10

11. Risk Assessment Tools There are many. The most common risk assessment tools are checklists. Other kinds of risk assessment tools include: guides, guidance documents, handbooks, brochures, questionnaires, and 'interactive tools’. The EU has a risk assessment tools database with tools from all over Europe. The database is regularly updated. 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho11

12. Next We shall look at ways to implement this in my following presentations, AND your participation WILL be required. Details on how to do this will be explained in my last presentation. 24-06-2016João Paulo F. A. Carvalho12