{"id":145094,"date":"2026-04-15T10:19:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/?p=145094"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:19:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:19:26","slug":"how-to-perform-an-osha-risk-assessment-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/blog\/how-to-perform-an-osha-risk-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to perform an OSHA risk assessment: step-by-step guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p>Every employer has a legal duty to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/safety-management\/hazard-identification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">assess the risks<\/a> their workers face. A well-executed OSHA risk assessment identifies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/blog\/6-types-of-workplace-hazard\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/blog\/6-types-of-workplace-hazard\/\">workplace hazards<\/a>, evaluates the likelihood and severity of harm, and puts controls in place to keep people safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explains what a risk assessment is, why it matters for enterprise organizations, and how to carry one out using a five-step framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on a specific section below to navigate to that area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list no-bullet-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#what\"><strong>1. What is a risk assessment?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#why\"><strong>2. Why risk assessments matter for enterprise safety programmes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#how\"><strong>3. How many steps are in an OSHA risk assessment?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#five-steps\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#five-steps\"><strong>4. The five steps to a risk assessment<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#who\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#who\"><strong>5. Who is responsible for risk assessments?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#faq\"><strong>6. Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .Pegasus__Container ul.no-bullet-list {\n    list-style-type: none !important;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"what\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>What is a risk assessment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A risk assessment is a structured process used to identify workplace hazards, evaluate the likelihood and severity of harm, and implement controls to reduce risk and protect workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The significant findings of this process are often recorded in a written document that captures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list no-bullet-list\">\n<li>1. The hazards present in a workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. The risks those hazards create<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3. The measures put in place to control them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A <em>hazard<\/em> is anything with the potential to cause harm. This could be a piece of machinery, a chemical substance, working at height, or a poorly lit stairwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Risk<\/em> is the likelihood that a hazard will actually cause harm, combined with how serious that harm could be and how many people might be affected.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"why\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why risk assessments matter for enterprise safety programmes<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For large organizations operating across multiple sites, risk assessments are not just a legal obligation. They are a practical tool for maintaining consistent safety standards at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enterprise safety programs face specific challenges: varied work environments, large and diverse workforces, complex contractor relationships, and the need to demonstrate compliance across jurisdictions. A standardized risk assessment process is a core component of any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/topics\/safety-management-systems\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/topics\/safety-management-systems\/\">safety management system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits extend beyond compliance. A thorough risk assessment improves visibility of hazards before incidents occur, supports better decision-making about where to invest in safety improvements, and creates a documented record that protects both workers and the organization. When assessments are reviewed regularly and findings are communicated across teams, they become a living part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/topics\/safety-culture-in-the-workplace-guide\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/topics\/safety-culture-in-the-workplace-guide\/\">safety culture in the workplace<\/a> rather than a box-ticking exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers who conduct consistent, well-documented risk assessments are better placed to respond to regulatory inspections, insurance requirements, and incidents if they do occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a broader view of how risk management is evolving across the industry, EcoOnline&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/ecoonline-mega-trends-report\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/ecoonline-mega-trends-report\/\">Mega Trends Report<\/a> explores the key shifts shaping workplace safety in 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"how\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How many steps are in an OSHA risk assessment?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most workplace risk assessments follow five key steps recommended by OSHA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list no-bullet-list\">\n<li>1. Identify hazards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. Decide who may be harmed and how<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3. Evaluate the risks and implement controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4. Record the findings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5. Review and update the assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This five-step framework applies across industries and organization sizes. It is the recognized standard in North America and is consistent with international safety management guidance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"five-steps\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>The five steps to a risk assessment<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Step 1: Identify workplace hazards<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is a systematic search for anything in the workplace that has the potential to cause harm. Hazards fall into several broad categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical hazards include manual handling, slips, trips and falls, working at height, fire, driving for work, and using poorly maintained equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupational health hazards include noise, vibration, dusts, and work-related stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemical hazards include cleaning agents, industrial solvents, and pesticides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biological hazards include viruses, bacteria, and allergens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychosocial hazards include violence, bullying, and harassment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To identify these hazards effectively, walk the workplace and observe what is actually happening. Review manufacturers&#8217; manuals and safety data sheets. Analyze previous incident and near-miss reports. Speak to the people doing the work as they have firsthand knowledge of where problems occur and where existing controls fall short. Safety <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/ehs-software\/audits-inspections\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/ehs-software\/audits-inspections\/\">audits and inspections<\/a> are also valuable methods for identifying hazards across your workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No hazard identification process should rely on a single method. A combination of observation, documentation review, and worker consultation gives the most complete picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Step 2: Decide who might be harmed and how<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once hazards are identified, the next step is to think carefully about who is at risk. This goes beyond direct employees. Any risk assessment should consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contractors, agency workers, and maintenance personnel who may not be on-site every day but are exposed to hazards when they are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visitors and members of the public who access the premises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaners, delivery drivers, and others whose contact with the workplace may be brief but real.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain groups require particular attention because they face elevated risk. For example, young workers may lack experience or awareness of specific hazards. Pregnant and post-natal employees may be more vulnerable to certain physical or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/homepage-2\/chemical-safety\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/chemical-safety\/\">chemical safety<\/a> risks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/blog\/protecting-your-workers-around-chemicals\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/blog\/protecting-your-workers-around-chemicals\/\">Protecting your workers around chemicals<\/a> is especially important when assessing roles where exposure is likely. Night and shift workers may face hazards that are not present during standard hours. People with disabilities or those for whom English is not a first language may need additional controls or communication adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For organizations with multiple sites and shifting contractor populations, this step requires a robust system for tracking who is on-site and under what conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Step 3: Evaluate the risk level and implement controls<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Risk evaluation involves estimating both the likelihood of harm occurring and the severity of that harm if it does. Combining these two factors gives a risk rating. Most organizations use a risk matrix to make this assessment consistent and auditable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple rating system works as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Low risk: <\/strong>The likelihood of harm is low and the severity is minor. For example, occasional computer use at a well-arranged workstation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medium risk:<\/strong> The likelihood, severity, or number of people exposed is greater. For example, manual handling of heavy loads without mechanical aids. Controls are required to bring the risk down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High risk: <\/strong>There is a real likelihood of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/blog\/how-to-prevent-serious-workplace-injuries-with-digital-safety-solutions\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/blog\/how-to-prevent-serious-workplace-injuries-with-digital-safety-solutions\/\">serious injuries or fatalities<\/a>. For example, vehicles reversing in an area where pedestrians are present without adequate controls. These risks must be prioritized and treated immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the risk rating is established, the decision is whether to accept the risk or treat it. When determining which controls to put in place, the hierarchy of control provides the correct order of priority:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eliminate the risk<\/strong> entirely if possible. Remove the hazard or the activity that creates it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Substitute the hazard<\/strong> with something less dangerous. Replace a hazardous chemical with a safer alternative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply engineering controls<\/strong> to isolate people from the hazard. Install guarding on machinery. Separate pedestrian and vehicle routes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply administrative controls<\/strong> such as safe systems of work, training, job rotation, and procedures that reduce exposure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide personal protective equipment (PPE)<\/strong> as the last line of defence. PPE should always be used alongside other controls, not instead of them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, most risk controls involve a combination of these measures. The goal is to reduce residual risk to the lowest reasonably practicable level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Step 4: Record your findings<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Risk assessments must often be documented. This is a requirement for employers in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To follow best practices, a risk assessment record should capture the hazards identified, the people at risk, the current controls in place, the residual risk rating, any additional controls required, the person responsible for implementing those controls, and the target completion date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The format can vary. Many organizations use a risk assessment template, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/ehs-software\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/ehs-software\/\">EHS software<\/a> platforms allow assessments to be completed, stored, and retrieved digitally. For enterprise organizations managing assessments across multiple sites, a centralized digital system is the most effective way to maintain consistency, ensure version control, and make findings accessible to the people who need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completed risk assessments must be communicated to the workers they affect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Step 5: Review and update the assessment<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Risk assessments are not a one-time activity. They must be reviewed regularly and revised whenever circumstances change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A review should be triggered by any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A change in work processes, equipment, or materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An incident or near miss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The introduction of new legislation or guidance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant changes to the workforce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A scheduled periodic review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Guidance recommends that risk assessments be kept current and revisited at regular intervals even in the absence of obvious triggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For enterprise safety teams, building a review schedule into an EHS management system ensures that assessments do not become outdated. Automated reminders, version history, and audit trails all support a robust review process.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"who\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Who is responsible for risk assessments?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers carry the ultimate legal responsibility. Top management must ensure that risk assessment stages are conducted, documented, reviewed, and acted upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EHS managers, safety leaders, and operations managers typically lead the process in practice. In larger organizations, this is often a multidisciplinary effort involving teams with direct knowledge of the work being assessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees play an important role. Workers have firsthand knowledge of how tasks are actually performed and where existing controls fall short. Consulting employees during the risk assessment stages is essential.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"faq\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); border-top-right-radius:60px;border-bottom-left-radius:60px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-clay-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766483421858\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong><strong>What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A hazard is anything with the potential to cause harm, such as a chemical, a machine, or a slippery floor. Risk is the likelihood that the hazard will cause harm and how serious the consequences could be.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766483448466\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong><strong>Who is responsible for conducting risk assessments?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Employers are legally responsible for ensuring risk assessments are carried out. In practice, EHS managers, safety leaders, or operations managers lead the process while consulting employees who understand workplace hazards.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766483474359\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong><strong>What should a workplace risk assessment include?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A workplace risk assessment should include hazard identification, identification of who may be harmed, evaluation of risk severity and likelihood, control measures, documentation of findings, and a schedule for review.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766483485755\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong><strong>Do risk assessments need to be documented?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Risk assessments should be documented to demonstrate regulatory compliance and ensure safety controls are implemented and tracked across sites.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766483498491\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong><strong>How often should risk assessments be reviewed?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Risk assessments should be reviewed whenever workplace conditions change, incidents occur, new equipment is introduced, or as part of periodic safety program reviews. Efficient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/blog\/how-incident-reporting-drives-workplace-productivity-safety\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/blog\/how-incident-reporting-drives-workplace-productivity-safety\/\">incident reporting drives workplace productivity and safety<\/a>. Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/ehs-software\/incident-management-software\/incident-management-software\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/ehs-software\/incident-management-software\/\">incident management software<\/a> to log and track incidents ensures that nothing is missed and review triggers are acted on promptly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776241139846\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many steps are in an OSHA risk assessment?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most risk assessments follow five steps or stages: identify hazards, determine who may be harmed, evaluate risks, record findings, and review the assessment.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776241153917\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why are risk assessments important for large organizations? <\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Risk assessments help large organizations identify hazards across multiple locations, prevent incidents, maintain regulatory compliance, and prioritize safety improvements. 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