European OSHA Launches Free Online Risk Assessment Tool (OiRA) to Identify and Manage Risks

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The European OSHA has updated their free online interactive risk assessment tool (OiRA) to help identify and manage risks that could contribute to safety and health hazard to workers in small and micro enterprises (SME) to protect their workers. The website lists several different tools for industries such as construction, butchers, bakeries, road transport, and tools for understanding and limiting the spread of COVID-19. 

Because manufacturing has a wide range of occupational safety and health risks, due to heavy machinery, exposure to substances, and ergonomic factors, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work along with the National Research and Safety Institute in France developed the OiRA tool to help businesses in the industry to follow health and safety guidelines required by legislation. The Belgian focal point held a successful introductory seminar on November 25th, 2020. The speakers discussed the risks present in the workspace and how to identify and manage them using OiRA. The Greek focal point, along with the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA), will be hosting another seminar on December 8th in Athens to bring more awareness to OiRA and basic training about using the tools. 


The Future of Safety - ISO 45001

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Rumor in the EHS compliance world has it that ISO 45001 is the standard for safety in the near future. This new international standard is going to be the basis for all safety management systems implemented globally, not because companies want to, but because customers will demand it. The delicate dance between safety and the bottom line is finally coming to an end, and this new standard directs top management to implement systems company-wide.

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