This is a generic tool for all those that are interested in OiRA and do not have a national tool for their sector available. It gives an overview of possible risks for a range of activities and might serve most companies. However it is up to the companies to check that specific risks of their sectors not covered by the generic OiRA tool will have to be included into their risk assessment

This OiRA tool is intended to assist duty holders manage psychosocial risks and outline the possible preventive measures which mitigate against such risks. This tool provides guidance in how complex psychosocial issues can be handled adequately at the place of work.

This generic OiRA tool is intended for micro and small enterprises from all the sectors of the economy. This tool is divided into separate modules, which address different subjects such as occupational health and safety in general, physical agents, chemicals, stress, and manual handling. The tool will help users to identify the risks in one’s company and offers measures to deal with them.  

Seafaring still belongs to one of the most dangerous occupations worldwide. Risk assessment as a cornerstone in risk management has been widely introduced by internationally operating shipping companies. In contrast, small and micro sized shipping enterprises operating in coastal areas often have no systematic approach to occupational health and safety management. In order to tackle this challenge the “SHIPSAN-ACT – Joint Action” has developed this OiRA tool on maritime transport. The Risk Assessment Tool was structured into ten modules. Based on two general modules dealing with the general approach to safety and health on board (“Occupational Safety and Health Management” and “General Hazards on Board”), six modules cover relevant areas of the ship (“Working on the Bridge”, “Working on the Deck and Cargo Decks”, “Working in the Engine Room”, “Working in the Galley”, “Living Accommodation” and “Working in the ships offices”). Two extra modules were created to treat specific topics (“Dealing with Emergencies” and “Vulnerable Working Groups”). The OiRA tool for Maritime Transport can be used by anyone wishing to assess health and safety-related risks that might exist in their workplace on a ship.

'OiRA Hairdressers' has been developed under the supervision of the EU social dialogue partners: Coiffure EU, employers, UNI Europa Hair & Beauty and trade unions. The content of the tool is based on European legislation and particularly on the provisions of the European framework agreement on the protection of occupational health and safety in the hairdressing sector. This tool has been developed at EU level and may serve as a basis when developing an OiRA hairdressers tool at national level. This implies that specific changes will be needed for national adaptions. The solutions the tool offers are meant to be understood as suggestions.