Independent assessment of occupational safety at work

Occupational safety and health at work is a system of measures aimed at protecting the lives and health of workers and ensuring safe and comfortable working conditions. Regulatory authorities regularly check for compliance with established requirements and standards. The slightest non-compliance will result in a report being drawn up and a fine being imposed, while serious violations can lead to suspension of the company's operations, including criminal prosecution of those responsible. To prevent this, independent occupational safety and health assessments are regularly conducted. This service is offered by FSR, a company with a presence throughout Russia, over 1,000 full-time employees, and extensive experience in occupational safety and health assessments.

Why is an occupational safety and health assessment necessary at work?

Occupational safety and health assessments at manufacturing facilities are aimed at identifying harmful and hazardous factors that negatively impact personnel health. They are conducted to:

• ensure employee safety in the workplace;
• identify weaknesses in the occupational safety and health management system;
• verify compliance with current legislation;
• increase labor productivity;
• reduce the number of accidents at work.

Financial investments in occupational safety and health help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, which subsequently reduces financial costs for compensation, medical care, and rehabilitation.

Procedure

An occupational safety and health assessment at a production facility is an important process that helps ensure worker safety, improve operational efficiency, and reduce financial risks for the enterprise. It begins with a review of documents—occupational safety regulations, job descriptions, personnel training protocols, briefings, etc. The next step is an assessment of actual working conditions to determine the level of negative impact:

• physical factors—noise, vibration, high temperatures;
• chemical factors—harmful, toxic, and hazardous substances;
• biological factors—pathogenic microorganisms, etc.

A separate study is conducted on industrial accident statistics, identifying the causes and conditions that contribute to their occurrence. This is necessary to identify problem areas and implement measures to eliminate them.

Our company will undertake a professional occupational safety audit, which typically includes analysis, assessment, and a final report with recommendations. FSR specialists can also visit your site.