All you need to know regarding Risk assessments in the workplace according to the amended ohs act

1. MAKROSAFE Holdings
Risk Assessment according to the
amended OHS Act

2. According to the Amended Occupational Health and Safety Act section 29,
an inspector may, without previous notice, enter any premises which is
occupied and used by an employer to perform work. Further, the inspector
may request documentation that relates to the health and safety of a
company such as a Risk Assessment Plan.
This document is very important to the inspector because it
should explain all the risks associated with the work
environment and a contingency plan which clearly states
how the organization keeps employees safe.

3. What is Risk Assessment?
According to the Labour Guide (https://www.labourguide.co.za/), the primary
objective of risk management is to assist the organisation to address any foreseeable
health and safety risks. Further, they explain that focus should be placed on the process
that needs to be followed to control the effect of the identified hazard.
Risk management includes that all practises, standards and procedures be reviewed on a
regular bases. All existing management systems effectiveness should also be reviewed, so
that it can be determined if there is any improvement needed. The progress of risk
management should always involve to be monitored closely so that no details slips through
the cracks.

4. A Risk Assessment Document is created to describe all the possible risks that may
threaten the health and safety of your employees. It's used to help you
understand what may be possible hazards to your employees and why they are
hazards. Once you understand the "Why" you can then easily manage the risks
associated with your work environment. It's important to include all risks, however
big or small.
This document should explain the method of assessment used to identify these
hazards as well as the indentified steps that will be used to remove, reduce or
control these hazards. The detail in which you describe the risk within this
document depends on the complexity of the operations and the severity of the
hazard to employees.
Why do you need a Risk Assessment document?

5. Your Risk Assessment Document will tell an inspector everything he/she needs to know
about your business. It will show whether you understand your responsibility as an
employer and how well you care for your employees. It will also show that you have a
plan in place if anything happens within your organization.
If you don't have an up-to-date Risk Assessment Document in place, you may face
serious consequences which may lead to unwanted financial costs that will have a
negative impact on your overall working of your organization. By looking after your
risk, you look after your business.
The Act has been amended and implemented to protect employees and if there is
any indication that you are putting your employees at risk, it will be taken very
seriously by the inspector and will lead to prosecution.
Ensure that your organization is protected and complying with the right standards by
having a reviewed Risk Assessment Document in place.
Why is your Risk Assessment Document important to an
inspector?

6. Our Vision
We believe in making sure your loved ones return home healthy safe after work, by
understanding your specific needs and tailoring a comprehensive Health and Safety
solution, backed by qualified professionals providing legal compliance, training, and
management of incidents in the workplace.
Our Mission
Achieving significant growth by developing and continuously improving our capabilities
and delivering professional value-added services and solutions to clients through
sustainable relationships and departmental goals.
Our Core Values
Trust – Our clients do business with us because they trust us to implement safety
programmes that assist and guide them with information, systems, and procedures to
ensure the companies’ greatest asset, their employees, return home safe after work.
Care – We care deeply about the health and safety of your loved ones. We believe in
making sure your loved ones return home healthy and safe after work by implementing
and maintaining health and safety programmes in the workplace that ensure we look
after and provide for your health and safety needs.
Passion – Our passion leads us to our purpose. We believe in making sure your loved
ones return home safe after work.