Self-Assessment | State of Occupational Safety and Health - Manufacturing Industry

Assess the current state of workplace safety at your workplace

By answering the following questions, we will email you a preliminary assessment of the state of occupational safety and health at your company. Please note that this assessment does not replace an official assessment of the current state of affairs, but rather provides a general overview of the occupational safety and health situation. Filling out this survey does not obligate you to anything; rather, it provides guidance to help you consider whether important occupational safety and health areas have been taken into account in your company’s efforts to improve workplace safety.

Number of employees at the company1–910–1920–49Over 50

Have occupational safety and health responsibilities been defined, and has cooperation been organized in a manner appropriate to the number of employees?(An occupational safety and health manager is required whenever there is at least one employee; an occupational safety and health representative is required when there are at least 10 employees; and an occupational safety and health committee is required when there are 20 or more employees.)YesNoI don't know

Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health

Does the workplace have an up-to-date (updated within the last two years) occupational safety and health action plan and program?YesNoI don't know

Does it include responsibilities, objectives, the improvement of working conditions, monitoring, and employee participation?YesNoI don't know

Is the implementation of the action plan and the plan monitored on a regular basis?YesNoI don't know

Have the documents required by law (early intervention model, substance abuse program, equality and non-discrimination plan [for organizations with at least 30 employees]) been prepared in writing, and are they being followed as part of occupational safety and health cooperation?YesNoI don't know

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Have the hazards and risks in the workplace been assessed in writing and reviewed at least once a year or whenever working conditions change?YesNoI don't know

Does the assessment cover physical, physiological, chemical, biological, psychosocial, and accident-related hazards?YesNoI don't know

Have exceptional circumstances, maintenance, cleaning, subcontracting, and working alone been taken into account in the assessment of hazards and risks?YesNoI don't know

Have remote work and business travel been taken into account in workplace risk assessments, for example, as separate assessments?YesNoI don't know

Have occupational health and safety measurements—such as noise, dust, and chemical exposure—been taken or assessed?YesNoI don't know

Near-misses, hazardous situations, and accident reporting procedures

Is there a procedure in place for reporting near-misses, hazardous situations, and accidents?YesNoI don't know

Is the implementation of the agreed-upon measures monitored on a regular basis?YesNoI don't know

Was an accident investigation conducted on behalf of the employer immediately after the accident, without any delay?YesNoI don't know

Occupational Health Services and Workplace Assessment

Does the company have a written agreement with the occupational health care provider?YesNoI don't know

Has the occupational health and safety action plan been maintained, reviewed, and, if necessary, updated during the past year?YesNoI don't know

Has a workplace assessment been conducted and updated as circumstances change or every 3 to 5 years?YesNoI don't know

Is the occupational health care action plan based on a workplace survey and risk assessment, and does it include objectives, measures, responsibilities, and follow-up?YesNoI don't know

Does the workplace assessment cover all of the company's locations, job duties, exposure risks, and tasks that pose a particular risk of illness?YesNoI don't know

Have the recommendations and measures from the workplace assessment and action plan been implemented as actions that are monitored on a regular basis?YesNoI don't know

Machinery and Equipment

Have users received machine- or equipment-specific training, and has the employer's authorization to use the machines been documented?YesNoI don't know

Are all machines and devices CE-marked?YesNoI don't know

Have machine risk assessments been conducted, and do they take into account the hazards and risks associated with maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning tasks?YesNoI don't know

Are the safety guards, emergency stops, and lockout procedures for machinery and equipment in good working order and inspected regularly?YesNoI don't know

Have the lifting aids been identified and inspected at regular intervals?YesNoI don't know

Have the risks associated with working at heights and lifting personnel been assessed and documented?YesNoI don't know

Chemicals and Their Identification

Are chemicals used or stored at the workplace?YesNoI don't know

Does the chemical inventory include the necessary information (trade name, intended use, hazard classification, storage location, estimated quantity, and information regarding the safety data sheet), and has the inventory been reviewed regularly and kept up to date?YesNoI don't know

Are the safety data sheets available to employees at their workstations or in an electronic system, and are they up to date?YesNoI don't know

Is there a specific process in place for introducing new chemicals and disposing of old ones?YesNoI don't know

Assessment of Chemical Risks

Has the risk assessment for chemicals been conducted on a task-by-task basis, and have all risk factors been evaluated: inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion, fire, explosion, and environmental risks??YesNoI don't know

Surely the risk assessment has taken into account the level, duration, and frequency of exposure, as well as the compatibility and interactions with other chemicals, and exceptional circumstances?YesNoI don't know

Has risk reduction been carried out in accordance with the principle of priority (through substitution, process changes, ventilation, and technical solutions) before resorting to personal protective equipment?YesNoI don't know

Are substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction (CMR) or sensitizing used, and has the ASA reporting requirement for them been clarified?YesNoI don't know

Storage of Chemicals

Are chemicals intended for storage and incompatible chemicals (oxidizing, flammable, acidic, alkaline, toxic, and environmentally hazardous substances) kept separate during storage?YesNoI don't know

Are the chemical containment areas, spill containment measures, ventilation, and labeling in order, and are the absorbent materials needed for emergencies, as well as spill control and cleanup procedures, available?YesNoI don't know

Metrics and Management

Have occupational safety indicators, including predictive indicators, been defined and implemented?YesNoI don't know

Are occupational safety indicators regularly monitored by management?YesNoI don't know

Is the status and progress of the metrics communicated to staff on a regular basis?YesNoI don't know

Does management actively participate in preventive measures, such as safety walks?YesNoI don't know

Has management allocated resources for the implementation of projects and measures related to occupational safety and health?YesNoI don't know

Are occupational safety and health activities part of the annual internal audits?YesNoI don't know

Induction

Does the organization have a written orientation process that is updated regularly?YesNoI don't know

Have task-specific orientation plans been developed for different job roles or employee groups?YesNoI don't know

Training

Has the organization defined what training is required for different positions?YesNoI don't know

Is there a training matrix or some other method for tracking employee-specific training requirements?YesNoI don't know

Are participation in training sessions, the content of the training, the instructor, and the validity period documented?YesNoI don't know

Are the validity periods of training courses monitored systematically?YesNoI don't know

Has the company defined the safety training sessions to be held on a regular basis and the employee groups required to attend them?YesNoI don't know

Has the staff, including supervisors, been trained in the basics of occupational safety and health (e.g., as part of orientation)?YesNoI don't know

Policies for Shared Workspaces

Have the responsibilities related to workplace safety been defined in writing?YesNoI don't know

Has a document been prepared and distributed to all parties regarding the hazards and risks associated with the shared workplace?YesNoI don't know

Are the documents related to the shared workplace updated when circumstances change (job duties, personnel, risks, chemicals)?YesNoI don't know

Subcontractors

Does the organization use subcontractors, temporary workers, or other external service providers?YesNoI don't know

Is there a written process in place for the orientation of subcontractors?YesNoI don't know

Work Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment

Has the organization defined and documented the work clothing and personal protective equipment required for each specific job?YesNoI don't know

Have employees been provided with guidance on the proper use, storage, maintenance, and replacement of personal protective equipment?YesNoI don't know

Is there a defined procedure for inspecting and replacing protective equipment?YesNoI don't know

Is the use of protective equipment monitored in practice, for example, through safety rounds, supervision by supervisors, or audits?YesNoI don't know

Survey ResultsBest possible score: 180 points. Your score provides an indication of the level of key occupational safety and health practices at your company. By submitting the assessment, you will receive an email containing a brief summary of the current state of occupational safety and health based on your results, as well as the questionnaire for future reference.

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Self-Assessment | State of Occupational Safety and Health – Manufacturing Industry

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