Incorrect use and poor maintenance of machinery in the workplace can lead to accidents, which could be serious and potentially fatal. Thorough Risk Assessments carried out for the Work Equipment in your workplace can help eliminate and reduce the risks.

Legislation

Part 2, Chapter 2 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, 2007, is titled “Use of Work Equipment”.  The employer’s duties include:

   – Provision of suitable work equipment

   – Implementing appropriate measures to reduce risk

   – Providing appropriate information and written instructions

What is a Workplace Equipment Risk Assessment?

The Nifast approach to this type of assessment involves:

   – Reviewing the work equipment in use and determining the associated risk

   – Providing advice on what can be done to eliminate or manage that risk

   – Issuing a report which includes a detailed assessment of the work equipment with practical recommendations.

How Nifast consultancy can help with Work Equipment Risk Assessment

Nifast’s professional safety consultants can advise you on your Work Equipment Risk Assessment needs.

Our consultants can act as ‘competent persons’, and work with your staff to ensure that there is a good awareness of the hazards and controls associated with the Work Equipment in your organisation.  We will ensure that any recommendations are practical and appropriate to the nature of your business.

Question: Do you need a Work Equipment Risk Assessment undertaken in your workplace? 

   – Have you conducted risk assessments on your work equipment?

   – Do you have a comprehensive programme in place for the prevention of accidents arising from the use of workplace equipment?

   – Are you in line with minimum legislative requirements in this area?

   – Would you like a Work Equipment Risk Assessment done by a competent person?