Risk Analysis
Occupational risk analysis method in maintenance

The next step is to assess the risks posed by these hazards by considering all their components, with the goal of evaluating them—and prioritizing them if necessary—to identify and prioritize the necessary measures.

In accordance with the definition of risk, this assessment must take into account the severity of the hazard and the probability of a hazardous event occurring. Since this risk involves people, their vulnerability to the hazard must also be considered. It is a combination of these three characteristics that will allow us to assess the level of criticality of the occupational risk—that is, its significance.

When a harmful environmental condition is constantly present—such as continuous noise or severe weather conditions over a long period—the...