Risk assessment tools
There are many risk assessment tools and methodologies available to help enterprises and organisations assess their risks. The choice of method will depend on workplace conditions, for example the number of workers, the type of work activities and equipment, the particular features of the workplace and any specific risks.
The most common risk assessment tools are checklists, which are a useful tool to help identify hazards. Other kinds of risk assessment tools include: guides, guidance documents, handbooks, brochures, questionnaires, and “interactive tools” (free interactive software, including downloadable applications which are usually sector-specific).
These tools can be either generic or branch/risk-specific.
The Agency has developed a risk assessment tools database with tools from all over Europe. These tools are free and available online. The database is regularly updated with new tools.
