Risk assessment as part of occupational safety
The employer has a broad duty to take care of the health and safety of employees at work, based on the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Risk assessment (identifying hazards and harms) is a part of this duty.
- Risks (hazards and harms) must be identified and assessed. The extent of the risk is determined based on the probability and severity (sick leave days) of the consequences.
- The risks are reduced to a level that fulfils the minimum requirements of laws and regulations on occupational safety and health and that the employee encounters as few risks as possible.
Risk assessment in Aalto University is always done as a part of workplace survey. Targeted risk assessment (machine or research and laboratory) is done if necessary. Risk assessment is conducted electronically via an online tool (Granite Partners). Occupational safety coordinates and work area implements the risk assessment. Work area also updates risk assessment regularly. IDs for the electronic tool are requested through occupational safety.
- Risks (hazards and harms) must be identified and assessed. The extent of the risk is determined based on the probability and severity (sick leave days) of the consequences.
- The risks are reduced to a level that fulfils the minimum requirements of laws and regulations on occupational safety and health and that the employee encounters as few risks as possible.
Risk assessment in Aalto University is always done as a part of workplace survey. Targeted risk assessment (machine or research and laboratory) is done if necessary. Risk assessment is conducted electronically via an online tool (Granite Partners). Occupational safety coordinates and work area implements the risk assessment. Work area also updates risk assessment regularly. IDs for the electronic tool are requested through occupational safety.
Risk assessment as part of occupational safety
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Aalto University Security and Lobby Services
Kampuksen turvallisuudesta vastaa Aalto-yliopiston turvallisuus- ja aulapalvelut yhteistyössä Aalto CRE:n kanssa.
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