How to minimize hidden risks on-site?

What is a Risk Assessment?

Risk assessment involves identifying potential hazards on construction sites and taking proactive measures to prevent them. Traditionally, the primary approach has been to investigate the causes of work-related accidents and implement countermeasures after they occur. However, labor environments are undergoing dramatic changes, driven by factors such as an aging workforce and an increase in inexperienced workers. Consequently, it is necessary to account for on-site changes, anticipate potential new risks, assess their severity, and prioritize risk-reduction measures starting with the highest-risk hazards.

Basic Procedure for Risk Assessment

1. Hazard Identification
Identify potential risks inherent in the work before starting operations on site.

2. Calculate the risks of hazardous items
We assess the risk associated with each identified hazard.

3. Prioritize and implement measures for high-priority items
Based on the risk assessment results, we implement measures starting with the highest risks.

4. Minimizing risk to acceptable levels
We repeatedly implement and verify risk reduction measures to lower risks to acceptable levels.

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