Instructions Based on the Indicative List of Risks
1 Mechanical risks
- 1.1 Unprotected machinery and moving parts of equipment (crushing, cutting, impact, tearing, piercing, pulling, catching).
- 1.2 Uncontrolled movements of parts and objects (moving, falling, rotating, sliding, flying).
- 1.3 Parts with dangerous surfaces (sharp, edges, points, protruding, broken).
- 1.4 Mobile transport equipment (crushing, impact, running over, bending, falling down).
- 1.5 Falls, slips, and trips on the same level (slippery, uneven, unsuitable, or unorganized surfaces).
- 1.6 Falls from height (from vertical ladders, stairs, scaffolding, up to 3m, more than 3m, into unprotected open areas, holes and channels).
- 1.7 Entrapment and drowning (from soil, construction materials, particles, water, or other liquids).
- 1.8 Confined or overcrowded spaces (collision and impact with fixed parts).
2 Electrical risks
- 2.1 Live parts (working on or near live equipment, insulation failures, incorrect installations, unsuitable equipment).
- 2.2 Electric arc (short circuit, working on live current, electrostatic discharges).
3 Fire and explosion risks
- 3.1 Flammable solids, liquids, gases.
- 3.2. Explosive substances (explosives, pyrotechnic articles)
- 3.3 Explosive atmospheres (through gases, vapors, mist, dust).
- 3.4 High-pressure vessels.
- 3.5 Electric arc.
4 Thermal risks
- 4.1 Hot objects, surfaces, materials (naked flames, hot surfaces, liquids and steam, splashes from hot materials).
- 4.2 Cold objects, surfaces, materials (cold surfaces, objects and parts of equipment and installations, freezing agents).
5 Chemicals
- 5.1 Corrosives (R 34, R 35)
- 5.2 Irritants (R 36, R 37, R 38)
- 5.3 Allergens (R 42, R 43)
- 5.4 Toxins (R 20, R 21, R 22, R 23, R 24, R 25, R 26, R 27, R 28, R 39, R 48, R 65)
- 5.5 Carcinogens (R 40, R 45, R 49).
- 5.6 Mutagens (R 46).
- 5.7 Reprotoxins and teratogens – (R 60, R 61, R 62, R 63, R 64).
6 Dust
- 6.1 Fibrogenic.
- 6.2 Others.
7 Biological risks
- 7.1 Pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi).
- 7.2 Allergenic and toxic substances from microorganisms.
8 Physical risks
- 8.1 Ionizing: X-rays, radioactive elements.
- 8.2 Non-ionizing: UV, infrared, radio waves, laser.
- 8.3 Electromagnetic fields.
- 8.4 Noise.
- 8.5 Whole-body vibration.
- 8.6 Hand-arm vibration.
- 8.7 Negative pressure, overpressure.
9 Factors of the work environment
- 9.1 Lightning.
- 9.2 Microclimate.
- 9.3 Outdoor work
- 9.4 Lack of oxygen.
- 9.5 Work in wet environments.
10 Physical strain
- 10.1 Dynamic strenuous work.
- 10.2 Repetitive movements
- 10.3 Static work (prolonged uncomfortable, forced, and fixed body positions).
11 Work organization
- 11.1 Mental workload.
- 11.2 Stress load.
- 11.3 Sensory workload.
- 11.4 Unfavorable behavior, violence, harassment.
- 11.5 Inappropriate work organization.
12 Other risks
- 12.1 From animals: allergies caused by animal parts, animal bites and stings, poisoning.
- 12.2 From plants: allergies caused by plants.
- 12.3 Strain from the use of personal protective equipment.