Rīki

This is the updated version of the Italian office tool. The former version will still be available until end December 2020 on the webpage of the Italian authorities, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and the National Institute for Workers' Compensation. New risk assessments should however only be done with this new version. All risk assessments done with the former version are also still available under each individual account when logging in.

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The building construction sector which is mainly made up of micro and small companies registers high levels of work accidents. This sector is characterized by several risk factors, such as working at heights, moving loads, handling machinery and work equipment, the presence of dust and other hazardous chemicals, improper posture, noise and vibration, as well as adverse weather conditions. Accidents usually occur due to unsafe conditions and / or actions. This tool aims to contribute to an improvement of working conditions in the building construction sector, as it allows for an assessment of existing risks and suggests measures to be implemented to control these risks and produces an action plan to be implemented at the workplace.

Šis rīks ir paredzēts uzņēmumiem, kas veic mežizstrādes darbus. Tā ir nozare, kurā raksturīgi dažādi darba vides riska faktori – mehāniskas dabas riski. ko izraisa dažāda darba aprīkojuma izmantošana, troksnis, vibrācija, darbam nepiemērotas temperatūras, klimatisko apstākļu izmaiņas, darbs neērtās pozās, smagu priekšmetu celšana un pārvietošana u.c. Sāciet ar riska faktoru identificēšanu un novērtēšanu, tad izvēlieties piemērotākos preventīvos pasākumus, kas samazinās vai izskaudīs riskus. Neaizmirstiet īstenot atlasītos pasākumus! Rīkā ir iekļauti padomi par ergonomiku, darba aprīkojumu, individuālajiem aizsardzības līdzekļiem u.c. Tie ļauj darbiniekus pasargāt no nelaimes gadījumiem, kas rodas no krītošiem kokiem, samazināt slodzi mugurai un locītavām, novērst trokšņa radīto dzirdes pasliktināšanos, kā arī ieviest galvenos ugunsdrošības principus utt. Šis rīks var palīdzēt ne tikai uzlabot darba apstākļus darbiniekiem būvobjektos, bet ļaut arī saglabāt viņu veselību, motivāciju un labas darbaspējas.

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Oira tool for electrical work is a great tool for general risk assessment when doing electrical work. This tool is mainly focused on basic electrical work and is designed for small or medium sized companies.

This tool does not replace more complex risk assessments for bigger or more complex projects were there are very high safety standards. But it´s a great tool as a basic risk assessment for companies without access to any risk assessments.

This project is a collaboration between Rafmennt and the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health in Iceland. All hints regarding this tool can be sent at andri@ar.is.

The primary purpose of the Icelandic version of the agricultural OiRA tool is to help farmers to improve their working conditions and minimise risk at the farm. It is easy to use, free and open to all.

With OiRA, users get a tool in their hands that helps them to assess the risks in their own work environment. The tool evaluates the risks and returns the results in a report that is only to be seen and used by the farmer or workers at the farm.

The tool sets out proposals and examples of improvements in the working environment. There are also references to laws and regulations, number of images for explanation and links to more informative material.

Emphasis is placed on fire and accident prevention and handling of machines. Health factors are assessed and risk by infectious diseases is discussed. The general condition of the farm is assessed since it is a part of potential risk factors which have to be taken into consideration. Also included are tips for prevention of accidents related to work with animals, reduce workload on back and joints and instructions to eliminate fall risks.

Proper health and safety risk assessments done with the Oira tool, can prevent many accidents and help the employer to find proper solutions.

Installation and removal of classic or semi-permanent nail polish, false nail application with gels or resins, nail art decoration are all activities that expose workers, mostly women, to products containing dangerous chemicals.
Some of the substances contained in the resins, glues, solvents and varnishes used by nail technicians can lead to the occurrence of cutaneous and / or respiratory allergic reactions, which are responsible for 75% of the professional pathologies diagnosed in this sector. The most common ones are allergic contact dermatitis, which causes an inflammation of the skin that can lead toworkers having to stop working in the sector. 
In addition repetitive gestures, prolonged, constrained sitting work postures, vibrations of tools, etc. can also promote the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). 

To help professionals in this sector to identify and assess different risks, a this new OiRA tool has been developed by INRS in collaboration with stakeholders from the sector. 

OiRA Buses and coaches has been developed for and by the sector. During the development of the Belgian tool 'Buses and coaches', the potential risks associated with the sector have been analysed and have shown that companies and their workers need to be more attentive to the risks they incur. The tool is adapted to the specific characteristics of the sector, such as the bus as a working environment with specific attention to the safety and security of the driver, the depot, the garage, …

In addition to identifying the risks, solutions are provided to manage them. The tool contributes to better and safer working conditions in the sector which will lead to healthy and motivated workers.