Itemise risks on time
The Working Conditions Act requires a risk assessment of set-ups prior to their use.
This means that before the construction of new set-ups or the commissioning of purchased or acquired set-ups the risks must be systematically evaluated. Where necessary, additional measures must be taken and it must also be established whether the remaining risks are acceptable. This not only concerns the set-up but also the processes and products (chemicals, biological agents, heat, etc.) used and produced .
Paying attention to safety at an early stage (planning phase) allows the risks to be tackled at the source as much as possible and then safety measures can be implemented before the work activities even start. In some cases a licence is required from the internal organisation or a government body before a certain experiment can be carried out. A systematic assessment of the research at an early stage in discussion with the health and safety officer can provide an overview of the licences required and the researcher can then be assisted in applying for these .