4. From risk assessment to action plan
Once the risks have been identified, analyzed and assessed, various solutions must be considered to eliminate them or, failing that, to reduce them by acting either at source or on their consequences.
4.1 Action program based on a systemic approach
The next step in the risk assessment process is to identify all the possible actions that can be taken to eliminate or, failing that, control risks.
All too often, risk-prevention measures focus primarily on people, and are limited to making personal protective equipment (PPE) available or compulsory, or training employees in "safety standards". While these actions are necessary, they are not sufficient.
It is customary to distinguish between actions that can be taken...
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Risk management – Guidelines. - NF ISO 31000 - Juin 2018
- Risk management – Risk assessment guidelines. - FD X50-252 - Février 2006
- Machine safety – General design principles – Risk assessment and risk reduction. - NF EN ISO 12100 - Décembre 2010
- Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements and guidelines for their use. - ISO 45001 :2018 - Mars 2018
Regulations
Council Directive 89/391/EEC of June 12, 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work.
Law no. 91-1414 of December 31, 1991 amending the Labor Code and the Public Health Code to promote occupational risk prevention and transposing European directives on occupational health and safety.
Décret n° 2001-1016 du 5 novembre...
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