Risk assessment in the workplace
Supporting documents for conducting a risk assessment
Workplace Environment Indicators
When conducting a risk assessment, the Workplace Environment Indicators from the Administration of Occupational Health and Safety (Vinnueftirlitið) can be useful. These provide information on key risk factors in various industries and the regulations that apply to them.
See Workplace Environment Indicators
Checklists
The Administration of Occupational Health and Safety has published checklists for various purposes, for example EKKO cases, remote work and risk assessment for small businesses (1-9 employees).
See Checklists
Interactive Risk Assessment Tools
OiRA
OiRA (Online Interactive Risk Assessment) is an online interactive risk assessment tool. It is easy to use, free of charge, and open to everyone. The tool presents suggestions and examples of improvements in the workplace environment. It also provides references to laws and regulations, along with numerous images for clarification.
The tool assesses risks for the user and generates a final report. It is primarily intended for small and medium-sized businesses.
Chemical Hazards
A tool for identifying and reducing safety and health hazards related to dangerous chemicals and substances within a company.
Checklists from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
Service provider
Administration of Occupational Safety and Health